Ready, Set, Respond (RSR)

Ready, Set, Respond (RSR) is a medical student-led initiative founded in 2024 with the mission of equipping high school students with foundational emergency response knowledge. Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, whether at home, at school, or out in the community. We believe that everyone, especially youth, should feel confident recognizing the signs of medical emergencies and taking the first steps to help, even before professional responders arrive. Through free, physician-reviewed school presentations, we empower students to respond to real-life situations like seizures, strokes, anaphylaxis, opioid overdose, choking, and severe bleeding. Our goal isn’t to certify; it’s to raise awareness, build confidence, and spread lifesaving basics in a clear and relatable way. Please contact Jana (jkhanafer2027@meds.uwo.ca) if you would like to get involved.