Defibrillators

The sudden trauma caused a rare disruption in his heart's rhythm, and he went into cardiac arrest.

A defibrillator saved his life.

Just a week later, he's out raising money to buy The group Parents Heart Watch is also helping by donating a defibrillator to Michael and the Indian Springs Sports Park.

"You're a true miracle and God has put you on a mission," said Laura Friend of Parent Heart Watch.

Laura Friend lost her 13-year-old daughter to sudden cardiac death.

"We need AED's everywhere, in public places, ballparks, recreation, any type of recreational sports.

You need them in health clubs, in schools," she said.

In addition to the donated defibrillator, Michael's family believes they have commitments for several other "If something like this were to happen again, then there will be an AED there on hand," said young Michael Slatcher.

Even with the donation, Michael will keep working; this is one young man on a mission.

Michael and his family say other schools and sports parks in the Tulsa area have taken notice and are getting The 11-year-old catcher says if the whole campaign spreads across the area, or across Oklahoma, that would be cool.

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