From Collapse to Comeback: A Community’s Race to Save Scott

What began as an ordinary morning run for ultramarathoner and Ironman athlete Scott Penticoff quickly turned into a fight for his life. Despite being in top physical shape, Scott suffered sudden cardiac arrest during a jog through Woodbury, Minnesota. This powerful story follows the life-saving chain of events that brought him back: a city council member who noticed something was wrong, a woman who called 911, an off-duty police officer who performed CPR, a public works employee that directed traffic, and EMS responders who arrived in under three minutes. Each person played a vital role. Hear from Scott, his wife Renee, the bystanders who took action, and Woodbury Fire Captain Michael Martin about how a community came together in a moment of crisis. Scott’s story is a powerful reminder that emergencies can happen to anyone—and that CPR and quick thinking truly save lives. Learn CPR. Know your numbers. Don’t ignore family history. You could be the reason someone survives.