“Dominic’s Story Is Going TO help Change Lives”
“Meet DomINIC Barcomb”
Back in 2025, during a boys JV basketball game at Spaulding High School, a young athlete by the name of Dominic Barcomb from Milton, Vermont suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during live gameplay. When a heart stops, every second matters—the clock immediately starts ticking on a life. Thankfully, there was a woman on staff who not only recognized what was happening, but was trained in CPR and acted without hesitation. She was quickly assisted with the use of an AED, a piece of equipment that ultimately helped save Dominic’s life. Because of her knowledge, her calm under pressure, and the tools available in that gym, Dominic was given a second chance. This moment is a powerful reminder that preparation, training, and access to life-saving equipment don’t just matter—they save lives.
“Revived By Love”
Revived By Love is a documentary film that tells the powerful true story of Dominic Barcomb and his survival of a sudden cardiac arrest during a boys JV basketball game at Spaulding High School in 2025. The film follows Dominic’s journey from the moment of crisis through recovery, highlighting the critical role that immediate CPR and the use of an AED played in saving his life. It focuses on themes of resilience, hope, and the life-saving importance of preparedness in youth sports, and has been presented to audiences at film festivals across the country with the goal of inspiring others and raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and emergency response. The project has been supported by the VT Coyotes and Dominic’s community, emphasizing how one young athlete’s story can educate and potentially save lives.
“Story transformed efforts”
The American Heart Association played a critical role in turning Dominic Barcomb’s survival into lasting change across the state of Vermont. Following Dominic’s sudden cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association worked closely with lawmakers, educators, medical professionals, and community advocates to push for stronger cardiac emergency preparedness in schools. They provided expert guidance on best practices for CPR training, AED access, and emergency response planning, while also helping elevate Dominic’s story at the Statehouse to show lawmakers what is truly at stake when seconds matter. Through advocacy, education, and direct legislative support, the American Heart Association helped ensure that Vermont schools are better prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest, ultimately helping pass life-saving legislation that will protect students, athletes, and staff for years to come.