Gabe’s Heart Foundation is a 501 c3 Non profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible. Annually, we host a 5k walk on October 18, 2025 at 8 AM to raise awareness of heart defects and sudden cardiac arrest in youth.

Our goal is to place portable defibrillators in public spaces around the country where youth congregate.

We also host an annual gala to recognize those individuals that are “Doing it Gabe’s Way” with “Gabe’s Big Heart” Awards and provide a platform to learn more about how sudden cardiac arrest is impacting those in our communities and how we can support those impacted.

Gabe’s Heart Foundation was formed due to Gabriel Michael Jacobs unexpected passing at the age of 12 years old due to an unknown heart defect that led to sudden cardiac arrest. It took paramedics approximately 15 minutes to arrive to start their life saving measures.

We are grateful for their tireless effort, however, we believe CPR coupled with a defibrillator being on site, can possibly make a difference in the outcome for someone here on this earth experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Gabe loved playing football and played in the National Football Playoffs the week prior to his death (Gabe Stood 5’10 and known as “Diesel” on the football field). He was an honor roll student and the anti-bullying mediator at his school. Gabe was affectionately known as “Guardian Gabe” amongst his peers.

Gabe’s Heart Foundation Mission, Vision, and Purpose:

Mission Statement:

To raise awareness & provide resources towards the goal of eradicating sudden pediatric cardiac arrest.

Vision Statement:

Our goal is to ensure the safety and health of our youth by equipping schools and recreational centers with heart defibrillators and preventive cardiac assessments. These measures will work to minimize the threat of pediatric sudden cardiac arrest.

Purpose:

The sole reason The purpose of GHF is to ensure that every family has as much time possible with their children. Kim and her family did not have that gift of more time with Gabriel. By providing awareness, advocacy, and action in the face of sudden pediatric cardiac arrest, we ensure that Gabe’s heart will “just keep beating.”

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PayPal: PayPal.me/Gabesheartfoundation

Website: Gabesheartfoundation.org

Tax Deductible Donations can also be written to:

Gabe’s Heart Foundation

Mailing Address:
6012 Bayfield Parkway
#346
Concord, NC 28027

Physical Address:

10130 Mallard Creek Rd
Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28262