Police officer, who experienced a heart attack while on duty in Beloit, launches a charitable organization focused on preserving lives.
Not Today Training: A Community-Focused Effort to Save Lives
In the heart of Janesville, a remarkable story of resilience and determination is unfolding. Dan Molland, a former Beloit Police officer, survived a heart attack with a 5% survival rate, an event he describes as a "sudden cardiac death."
On the fateful day, Dan was dropping materials off at the Janesville landfill when he suffered the heart attack. Fortunately, he was not alone. His wife, Ellen, was by his side. In that critical moment, a bystander, a former paramedic, stepped in and started performing CPR, buying Dan precious time before emergency services arrived.
This life-saving intervention was a turning point for Dan and Ellen. Motivated by Dan's 5% survival rate, the couple established Not Today Training, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to saving lives through CPR, AED, and first aid education. One of the first accomplishments of this initiative was donating an AED to the Janesville landfill, a testament to their commitment to making lifesaving equipment accessible in the community.
Ellen emphasises the importance of equipping bystanders with the tools to perform CPR and use AEDs. She believes that every individual has a role to play in responding effectively to emergencies, and Not Today Training is designed to empower communities to do just that.
Dan, too, is working tirelessly to bring lifesaving equipment to the places where they are needed most. However, the specific location where he aims to provide more equipment is not specified. What is clear, though, is his dedication to making a difference and his belief that he has a bigger purpose after his near-death experience.
In collaboration with Janesville city leaders, Dan is also working to implement the Pulse Point app, a system designed to alert people to nearby 911 calls for cardiac arrest events, increasing the chance of a bystander starting CPR.
While detailed, up-to-date information on the achievements, outreach scope, or impact metrics of Not Today Training may be found on their official website or through recent press releases and social media updates from the organisation, one thing is certain: the work of Dan and Ellen Molland is making a difference in their community, empowering individuals to take action in emergency situations and potentially saving lives.
The dedication of Dan and Ellen Molland doesn't only lie in teaching CPR and first aid, but also extends to the promotion of mental health and overall health-and-wellness. Through Not Today Training, they aim to foster a culture of care with an emphasis on fitness-and-exercise and mental-health awareness.
To further improve cardiovascular health in their community, Dan is pursuing plans to place lifesaving equipment in strategically important locations.
The impact of Not Today Training doesn't just stop at providing knowledge and resources for emergencies; it also strives to educate individuals about managing medical-conditions and maintaining a balanced health-and-wellness regimen.
