Teen’s CPR Skills Save Stepdad: A Lesson in Life and Love

In a heart-pounding scenario right out of a dramatic movie, 10th grader Anthony Killinger became the hero of the day when he rushed to save his stepdad, Mike Reese. Just half a year after learning CPR in school, the Lancaster teen found his stepfather unconscious and immediately sprang into action. Relying on the skills he had practiced, Anthony called 911 and performed CPR for eight intense minutes, keeping Reese’s life hanging in the balance until help arrived.

The swift response made all the difference, as medical professionals later confirmed that Anthony’s actions not only revived his stepfather but also spared him from brain damage due to lack of oxygen. After a brief hospital stint, Reese walked out with a defibrillator implant and a story that highlights the importance of learning life-saving techniques. It’s moments like these that show just how essential those lessons in school can truly be, proving that a hero can emerge from anywhere—even the classroom!