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Seeking beta-testers. Join our Registration Test Team

July 1, 2026
We’ve rebuilt how families and volunteers sign up for our heart screenings — and before we launch it, we’d love your help testing it. Join our Website Test Team for a few minutes between July 7–18.

Save the Date: 4th Annual Give + Gather + Groove Benefiting Play for Patrick

June 10, 2026
Save the Date! The 4th Annual Give + Gather + Groove benefits Play for Patrick — Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00-9:30 PM in Eagan. Live music, food, cocktails, and community in support of protecting young hearts.

In the news

Play for Patrick on KAAL TV Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa

October 13, 2025
(Alex Karwowski KAALTVABC 6 News) – 14-year-old Patrick Schoonover was playing hockey alongside his teammates on the Eastview High School boys hockey team when…

The Cardiac Emergency Response Plan-CERP

February 28, 2025
Bill requires districts to develop response plans for cardiac emergencies | kare11.com Play for Patrick supports SF1457 The Cardiac Emergency Response Plan-CERP requires schools…

Event Recaps

Northfield Screening Recap – our 33rd Screening!

November 3, 2024
Play For Patrick Screen #33 held at Northfield Middle School Saturday April 20, 2024. We screened212 kids, and found 164 normal, 21 elevated blood…

Lakeville Screening Results

April 10, 2022
Lakeville High School Heart Screen Results We are thankful for our volunteers.  Especially our Cardiologists, MDs, PAs, Sonographers, ECG techs and nurses.  Thanks to…