Patrick Schoonover Heart Foundation

Patrick and his Eastview teammates were playing in the Blue Ox Hockey Bantam AA Tournament in Brainerd, MN. Patrick scored the game’s first goal and collapsed moments later on the ice. First responders were unable to revive him. It was later determined Patrick had numerous heart defects that caused his early death.

Patrick’s heart condition was never detected during routing exams or sport's physicals. The Foundation is working with Medical & Non-Medical volunteers to provide free youth heart screens for all kids ages 14-24.  The screen includes: Blood Pressure, Height/Weight, EKG, Echo cardiogram, MD consultation, performing hands only CPR & how to use an AED.

The Foundation has no paid staff and 100% of donations pay for medical equipment, medical supplies, business supplies, insurance, volunteer tee shirts & hospitality, and AEDs that are donated to area high schools.

Play For Patrick Statistics

From August 2015 to November 2024, the Patrick Schoonover Heart Foundation conducted 36 Play for Patrick youth heart screens. Screened 6,313 kids, found 401 with elevated blood pressure (w/repeated check), 351 with abnormal electrical or structural heart defects, taught 5,076 kids & adults CPR & AED awareness and donated 22 AEDs to area Schools. #Playwithheart