Project Beat The Odds is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the Lake Country area. Our mission is to raise funds, build awareness, and place lifesaving AEDs in local businesses, schools, fitness facilities, youth organizations, martial arts studios, churches, and other community spaces where they are needed most.
When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, every second matters. Having an AED nearby can provide a critical opportunity to save a life before emergency medical services arrive. Project Beat The Odds works with local organizations, community leaders, businesses, and donors to help eliminate financial barriers that may prevent facilities from obtaining this essential equipment.
Through fundraising, sponsorships, community partnerships, and education, Project Beat The Odds is committed to creating a safer and more prepared Lake Country community. Our goal is simple: make sure more people have access to the tools needed to respond when a cardiac emergency happens.
Three businesses. Three AEDs.
POC objective: Test a shared funding model that brings three business sites to AED readiness.
Each business funds at least 25% of its site cost. The community helps close the gap.
Recruit three pilot sites
Each business commits at least 25% of its confirmed site cost and may contribute more.
Confirm the full cost
A site walk-through confirms equipment, cabinet, supplies and staff training.
One community fund. Three visible buckets.
Every shared gift supports all three, based on remaining need.
BUCKET 01
Coffee Shop
Business pledge $750
Minimum: $487.50 (25%)
AED package goal: $1,950
BUCKET 02
Barbershop
Business pledge $600
Minimum: $487.50 (25%)
AED package goal: $1,950
BUCKET 03
Martial Arts Studio
Business pledge $487.50
Minimum: $487.50 (25%)
AED package goal: $1,950
Equal opportunity, based on need.
Once each business commits at least 25%, split shared gifts in proportion to the remaining gaps.
Each community funding goal advances by the same percentage.
A $300 shared gift: $89.72 coffee shop + $100.93 barbershop + $109.35 studio.
Reach the funding goals
Verify each business pays at least 25% and combined funds cover its full site cost.
Install. Train. Maintain.
Mount all three AEDs, train staff and assign an owner for readiness and supply checks.
Proposed POC success criteria
3 sites fully funded | 3 AEDs installed | Staff trained and readiness owner assigned at each site