CPR Saturday was held March 15th at the Golden Hall at the San Diego Concourse in downtown. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	People in line to CPR Saturday. Training sessions started every hour from 7am to 1pm. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Red Cross information booth outside Golden Hall. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Participants watch the video session of their training. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Students are required to pass a written exam before receiving certification. Photo by Bud Gardner.	Before moving on from the written exam, participants get their test answers checked. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.	Photo by Bud Gardner.
Photo by Bud Gardner.	Photo by Bud Gardner.
2,187 people are trained in CPR, unofficially breaking the world record. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.	Mannequins or "Annie's" are used for students to practice on. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Vista resident Celine Showman, whose life was recently saved by CPR, tells hundreds of attendees how important it is to learn the skill. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Volunteer Tessa Cason organized the 548 volunteers who came to help. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
Volunteers are getting breakfast before helping out in the training area. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Local news stations report from CPR Saturday. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
Children ages 5-11 could participate in Basic First Aid Training and Water Saftey. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Children are taught basic and water safety  training in the Children's Area. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
Photo by Bud Gardner.	Children taught by members of Red Cross Clubs from high schools and colleges across San Diego County. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Kids have fun while learning safety in Children's Area. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Photo by Bud Gardner.
A participant poses with Annie. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Volunteer Bob Berman poses with Annie. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen. "I learned CPR a long time ago, but it's good to keep it up. I'm also glad to know about it because of the job I have." - Janna Griggs, Child Therapist, San Diego	Troops of Boy Scouts also attend to get certified in CPR. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.  "I have never been in a situation where I had to use CPR skills, luckily, but it's good to be trained and I come back with my Scouts every year." - Scot Hogan, Boy Scout Leader, Oceanside
Daniel Guck makes sure the mannequin is ready for the next participant. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen. "I'm definitely into CPR because it's beneficial to everyone, and I'm glad to volunteer at CPR Saturday. I was 12 when I learned CPR the first time, and at 16 I got a trainer certificate. It's important to practice one's CPR skills regularly." - Daniel Guck, Instructor and Volunteer	Check for signs of life before starting CPR. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen. "CPR Saturday is a good way to learn CPR and this is my third year here. I feel that I learn something new every time." - Dion King, Physical Therapist, Chula Vista	Michael M. DeGiovine gives rescue breaths to a mannequin. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen. "It's my first time at CPR Saturday. I like the program; it's good to know what to do if I get in a situation where CPR skills are needed." - Michael M. DeGiovine, San Diego	Red Cross volunteer Clif Hu educates participants about disaster preparedness. Photo by Bjarne G. Jensen.
Photo by Bud Gardner.	Photo by Bud Gardner.
The Red Cross collects lifesaving blood donations at the event. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	Red Cross CEO Joe Craver(right) visits with Board member and volunteer Fred Sanford. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
Red Cross staff answer questions from a participant. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.	A group of Girl Scouts proudly displays their new certification cards, good for one year. Photo by Kevin Sprowls Photography.
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