Our Story
The Gootter-Jensen Foundation was founded in honor of Steven M. Gootter, a beloved father, husband, and brother who lost his life to sudden cardiac arrest in 2005.
Now, the Foundation has joined forces with Murphy Jensen, world-renowned tennis champion and sudden cardiac arrest survivor.
SCD Education, Risks & Prevention
Every 90 seconds, sudden cardiac death (SCD) claims another victim. SCD is the leading cause of natural deaths in the United States, taking more than 335,000 lives each year. Discover risk factors, prevention tips, and treatments for sudden cardiac arrest survivors to stay alive and spread the word.
The Latest SCD Research
From studying arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy to engineering human heart cells, The Gootter-Jensen Foundation has partnered with the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute in the fight against sudden cardiac death.
CPR Education & AED Donations
Each day in the United States, nearly 1,000 lives are lost to sudden cardiac death (SCD). Double a person’s chance of survival from a sudden cardiac attack by learning the 3 C’s of chest-compression-only CPR.
Through the AED Donation Program, the Gootter-Jensen Foundation provides lifesaving AEDs throughout Southern Arizona since 2009.
Join Us for the Gootter-Jensen Grand Slam Gala
May 9th, 2025
Our 20th anniversary gala will feature cuisine from around the world, silent and live auctions, music and entertainment.
The Gootter-Jensen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives by defeating sudden cardiac death (SCD) through increased awareness, education, scientific research, and the distribution of AEDs.
