Unfortunately, many volunteer EMS squads operate on tight budgets and have not been able to afford portable defibrillators. The Prudential Helping Hearts Program has helped to address this need. As the nation's largest life insurance company, Prudential is in the business of protecting people. Expanding the availability of portable defibrillators is a highly effective way to support that mission. The defibrillators that Prudential helps purchase will, in all likelihood, make the difference between life and death for hundreds, perhaps thousands of individuals who suffer cardiac arrest.
Few investments have a greater potential to save lives.
In addition, Prudential has a long history of supporting community volunteer efforts. Not only does the company assist volunteer programs in large and small towns across the country, but thousands of Prudential employees volunteer their time in support of non-profit organizations in communities where they live and work. Many of these employees serve on EMS squads. Through the Helping Hearts program, Prudential is proud to be able to support the dedicated men and women who save lives every day as EMS volunteers. Squads raise the rest of the purchase price themselves, typically through community fund-raising efforts.