FaithHealth Appalachia, Marshall Health Network announce AED grant recipients

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – FaithHealth Appalachia, in partnership with Marshall Health Network, has announced the recipients of its automated external defibrillator (AED) distribution program across Cabell, Mason and Wayne counties. 

An AED is a portable medical device used to assist individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It analyzes the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock—known as defibrillation—to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. Each of more than 90 organizations selected received a LIFEPAK CR2 AED by Stryker, known for its ease of use, real-time readiness monitoring and Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows for continuous monitoring and readiness.  Each organization will also be trained on installation and use of their AED by the St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute. 

“I am deeply proud to witness so many community organizations across Cabell, Mason and Wayne counties receive lifesaving AEDs,” said Rory Chapman, director of FaithHealth Appalachia. “This initiative represents the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to protecting every neighbor. With new AEDs, organizations will now have vital tools and the training to respond to cardiac emergencies swiftly. Our goal today is simple: strengthen our communities and save lives along the way. We’re grateful for the congressional support and the dedication of all our partners making this vision a reality.” 

Funded through congressionally-directed support from U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III, the initiative aims to improve cardiac emergency preparedness by placing life-saving devices in high-traffic public and faith-based spaces. 

“AEDs can mean the difference between life and death, and it’s one of the reasons I was proud to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee to secure a CDS award that supports this initiative to get these life-saving devices in more spaces throughout the region,” Senator Capito said. “Expanding access to AEDs will ensure our communities are prepared in the event of cardiac emergencies, especially in high-risk areas like on the sidelines and at practices where young West Virginians are participating in sports and activities,”  

Device distribution and training was conducted July 21 for Cabell and Wayne County grant recipients. Mason County organizations will receive their devices and training on August 12.  

AED recipients by county include: 

 

Cabell County 

• Alchemy Theatre / ReGeneration Church (Huntington) 

• Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (Huntington) 

• Asbury Woods Camp and Retreat Center (Barboursville) 

• Autism Services Center (Huntington) 

• Baptist Temple Church (Huntington)  

• Barboursville Public Library 

• Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church (Huntington) 

• Bethel Worship Center (Barboursville) 

• Bible Apostolic Church (Huntington) 

• Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church (Huntington) 

• Cabell County Commission (Huntington) 

• Cabell County Community Services Organization, Inc. 
  • Bob Bailey Wellness Center 
  • CCCSO Administrative Building (Huntington)
  • Marie Redd Senior Life & Enrichment Center (Huntington)
  • Milton Senior Center
  • Salt Rock Senior Center
  • Underwood Senior Center (Huntington) 

• Cabell County Public Library 
  • Cox Landing Library (Lesage)
  • Gallaher Village Library
  • Guyandotte Library
  • Huntington Library
  • Lesage Library
  • Milton Library
  • Salt Rock Library
  • West Huntington Library 

• Cabell County Sheriff’s Office (Huntington) 

• Cabell Midland Band Boosters (Barboursville) 

• Marshall University Campus Christian Center (Huntington) 

• Christ Presbyterian Church (Huntington) 

• Church in the Valley (Milton) 

• Creekside Church (Culloden) 

• CrossPoint Community Church (Huntington) 

• Culloden Volunteer Fire Department  

• Douglass Cammack Youth Football (Huntington) 

• Ebenezer Community Outreach Center, Inc. (Huntington) 

• Enslow Park Presbyterian Church (Huntington) 

• Expression Prep Academy (Huntington) 

• First Congregational United Church of Christ (Huntington) 

• Florida Street Baptist Church (Milton) 

• Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District 

• Green Valley VFD (Huntington) 

• Hebron Baptist Church (Barboursville) 

• Highlawn Presbyterian Church (Huntington) 

• Hite-Saunders Little League (Huntington) 

• Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 

• Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter 

• Huntington Children’s Museum 

• Huntington Community Church 

• Huntington Museum of Art, Inc. 

• Locust Grove Baptist Church (Huntington) 

• Mercy Village Church (Barboursville) 

• Milton United Methodist Church  

• Milton Volunteer Fire Department 

• Missio Dei Church (Huntington) 

• Ohio River Road VFD (Lesage) 

• Ona Volunteer Fire Department 

• One Life Church and Top Tots Daycare (Culloden) 

• Pea Ridge Baptist Church (Huntington) 

• Real Life Christian Center Church (Huntington) 

• Reclaim Church (Huntington) 

• Redemption Church (Huntington) 

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Huntington) 

• Salvation Army (Huntington) 

• Spring Valley Presbyterian Church and Food Pantry (Huntington) 

• St. Joseph Catholic Church (Huntington) 

• St. Mary’s Center for Education (Huntington) 

• St. Paul Lutheran Church (Huntington) 

• Sunrise Temple Baptist Church (Ona) 

• Union Baptist Church (Milton) 

• United Way of the River Cities (Huntington) 

• Valley of Decision Church (Milton) 

• Walnut Hills Church of the Nazarene (Huntington) 

 

Mason County 

• Jordan Baptist Church (Gallipolis Ferry) 

• Mason County Department of Human Services (Point Pleasant) 

• Mason County Soccer League (Point Pleasant) 

• Moore’s Chapel Church (Ashton) 

• New Haven and Community Volunteer Fire Department 

• New Haven Youth League  

• Point Pleasant High School Soccer Booster 

• Point Pleasant High School Tennis 

• Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church  

• Point Youth League Softball (Point Pleasant) 

• Point Pleasant Youth Football League 

• Rivers Health (Point Pleasant) 

• Sacred Heart Catholic Mission (Point Pleasant) 

• Valley Fire & Rescue (Apple Grove) 

• West Virginia State Farm Museum (Point Pleasant) 

 

Wayne County 

• Cabwaylingo Appalachian Mission (Dunlow) 

• Fort Gay Fire Department 

• Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Prichard) 

• New Beginnings Church of God 

• Presbyterian Church of Kenova 

• Stepping Stones, Inc. (Lavalette) 

• Turkey Creek United Baptist Church (Wilsondale) 

• Wayne Central Little League 

• Wayne Community Center 

• Wayne County 4-H WVU Extension 

• Wayne High School (football and baseball fields) 

• Wayne United Methodist Church
   

For more information, contact FaithHealth Appalachia at 304.399.1765 or rory.chapman@mhnetwork.org.  

Photos from the July 21 training are available here: https://jcesom.smugmug.com/Events/2025-Events/AED-Distribution