Mission Statement
The Chase McEachern (AED) Memorial Fund Inc. is dedicated to saving lives through high-quality cardiac arrest education, training volunteers in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and providing AEDs to not-for-profit organizations. The organization was created to help ensure that children and adults are protected wherever they may be—gyms, arenas, fields, or courts—especially in cardiac emergencies. Their mission follows Chase McEachern’s vision to make AEDs accessible in public spaces and to empower people to use them when needed.

Geographic Focus
The Chase McEachern (AED) Memorial Fund Inc. operates primarily in Ontario, with strong roots in Barrie, but its work extends across Canada. The Fund has placed life-saving AEDs in public spaces including sports fields, arenas, and community centres throughout various Canadian communities. Its goal is to create safer environments by making AEDs available wherever people gather, regardless of age or location.

Program Highlights
The organization provides AEDs to not-for-profit organizations, schools, and recreation facilities to improve emergency response in cardiac arrest situations. It also offers education and volunteer training on how to use AEDs, ensuring that communities can act quickly during emergencies. The Fund regularly donates devices, organizes fundraising events, and partners with local groups to expand access to defibrillators. Notable initiatives include AED presentations at community venues and ongoing outreach to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of accessible AEDs.