1440 Sarah Katz Positive Impact
Every Minute Matters
Honoring Sarah Katz by strengthening community, advancing heart health, raising awareness around caffeine and cardiac safety, and supporting legislative advocacy that helps protect lives.
Why 1440
The name reflects Sarah’s own message about using each day with purpose — and the way she lived with energy, curiosity, connection, and impact.
There are 1,440 minutes in each day.
At her Stevens Cooperative School graduation, Sarah spoke about using those 1,440 minutes to make a positive impact.
She didn’t just say it — she lived it.
Sarah moved through life with energy, curiosity, and purpose. She embraced experiences fully and often at a pace that reflected how much she wanted to do and see.
From summers spent in Spain, India, and Israel, to a gap year in Chengdu, China, to internships, work, and academic pursuits, she made the most of every opportunity.
She deeply valued community and loved the many different communities she was part of. She was especially passionate about community health and about bringing people together in ways that could make a positive difference.
Every minute matters
In honoring Sarah, 1440 represents a commitment to carrying forward that mindset each day — strengthening community, advancing health awareness, supporting legislative advocacy, and creating positive change.
“May Sarah’s passion and commitment to community health live on through all she impacted.”
These words, engraved on a memorial bench in Asbury Park, reflect the spirit of this work.
Sarah loved community. She had a rare ability to connect across different parts of her life and to make others feel seen, welcomed, and valued.
These efforts, along with many others — and the impact they create — are happening so that Sarah’s passion and commitment continue to live on.
Legislative Advocacy
Advocacy is a central part of this work — helping build awareness, strengthen safeguards, and move meaningful protections forward.
Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act (H.R. 2511)
The Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act (H.R. 2511) is legislation focused on improving transparency and safety around highly concentrated caffeine products by strengthening labeling requirements and increasing consumer awareness of potential risks.
The goal is to help prevent avoidable cardiac events and protect consumers — particularly young people — by ensuring individuals better understand what they are consuming and the dangers of excessive or highly concentrated caffeine intake.
The bill is currently in committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and requires continued public support to advance to a full vote.
We’re very grateful that 5 Calls has added the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act.
Your voice can help move this forward — contacting your representatives is one of the most effective ways to support this effort. The 5 Calls app and website make it easy by showing who to call and what to say, with simple scripts to guide you.
Why 5 Calls works: calling is the most effective way to influence Congress — staff track calls and use those tallies to guide decisions.
Please consider sharing this with your network.
Wall Street Walk
A featured annual moment of community, remembrance, and action in Sarah’s honor.
As many of you know, each year we proudly participate in the American Heart Association Wall Street Run & Heart Walk in downtown Manhattan in honor of our beloved Sarah Katz.
Thanks to your incredible support last year, we were able to make a meaningful impact in continuing Sarah’s legacy, and we are so grateful to this wonderful community that continues to walk beside us.
This year, we invite you once again to join Sarah Katz’s Team, Walking For Sarah Katz, for the 2026 American Heart Association Wall Street Run & Heart Walk as we continue to honor Sarah’s passion for saving lives through CPR education and AED access in local communities.
Walk with us, donate, or do both — every step and every dollar helps continue Sarah’s impact.
How You Can Support Sarah’s Legacy
Participate in the walk by joining our team through registering to walk and/or donating. Every step we take and every dollar raised helps bring CPR education and AEDs to communities and keeps Sarah’s mission alive.
Event Details
American Heart Association Wall Street Run & Heart Walk
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Walk begins at 6:30 PM
Meet at Jill’s office at the Woolworth Building
233 Broadway, Suite 801
New York, NY 10279
6:00 PM
Additional meeting details and logistics will be shared as the event gets closer.
Post-Walk Gathering
After the walk, we invite everyone to return to Jill’s office for pizza, sushi, and time together as a community.
The walk is expected to end around 8:00 PM, and we would love for you to join us to connect, reflect, and celebrate Sarah’s impact.
Please RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected] if you plan to attend the post-walk gathering so we can plan food accordingly.
Thank you for continuing to stand with us, walk with us, and support Sarah’s legacy. Every step we take and every dollar raised helps bring CPR education and AEDs to communities and keeps Sarah’s mission alive.
Ongoing Impact & Community
These initiatives continue Sarah’s legacy through community-building, education, advocacy, recognition, and lifesaving action.
University of Pennsylvania — Sarah Katz Award
The University of Pennsylvania has established the Sarah Katz Award to honor Sarah’s legacy and recognize students who reflect her values of community, leadership, and positive impact.
This award celebrates individuals who bring people together, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and embody the spirit of connection and engagement that defined Sarah’s life.
Stevens Cooperative School Community
Sarah had a remarkable ability to bring people together, forming connections across communities and leaving a lasting impression on those who knew her.
The Stevens Cooperative School community has shown extraordinary care and leadership in honoring Sarah’s life and spirit. In tribute to Sarah and the impact she had on classmates, friends, and the broader community, Stevens established the Sarah Katz Heart Fund.
The Heart Fund supports meaningful initiatives that reflect Sarah’s generosity, energy, connection to others, and commitment to positive impact.
Stevens also helped drive lifesaving community efforts, including the SaveStation installation in Newport in front of the school and the April 7 ribbon cutting for the new SaveStation in Newport with Congressman Menendez and Stevens leadership.
The Stevens community will also have a Sarah Katz team participating in the American Heart Association Wall Street Walk, joining others in honoring Sarah and continuing her impact.
Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School (LREI)
The LREI community has played an important role in continuing Sarah’s impact through education, awareness, and student-led engagement.
A community assembly was held to share Sarah’s story, raise awareness around heart health and caffeine safety, and reinforce the importance of CPR and AED access.
Students have also helped lead efforts through a growing Heart Club, focused on education, advocacy, and expanding lifesaving skills within the school community.
LREI is also fielding a team for the Wall Street Run & Heart Walk, joining the broader community in honoring Sarah and supporting her mission.
Community AED Access
Installed a SaveStation outdoor AED in Newport LeFrak Park — just steps from Sarah’s middle school.
Donated AEDs to Carefarm and the Hoboken Children’s Theater, bringing lifesaving tools to places that shaped Sarah’s world and support families in need.
CPR & AED Training
Delivered CPR certification courses at the Woolworth Building, Stevens Cooperative School, and Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School, equipping students, educators, and professionals with lifesaving skills Sarah championed.
Our Ongoing Efforts
Legislative advocacy supporting transparency and consumer safety.
Community heart health and CPR education.
Donating and placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Caffeine and cardiac awareness initiatives.
Scholarships, partnerships, and community engagement.
Upcoming Milestones
A second Newport LeFrak Park SaveStation will be installed this April 10 — Sarah’s birthday.
AED placements are being planned for UPenn Hillel, along with efforts to launch an annual UPenn CPR Day with the MERT team Sarah helped inspire.
Upcoming Events
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April 7 — Newport SaveStation Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon cutting for the new SaveStation in Newport with Stevens, Congressman Menendez, and the Head of Stevens School. -
April 10 — Sarah’s Birthday
A day to honor Sarah’s life, legacy, and continuing impact. -
May 14 — Wall Street Walk
Please join us in Lower Manhattan for the American Heart Association Wall Street Run & Heart Walk in Sarah’s honor.
See Wall Street Walk details above → -
March / April 2026 — University of Pennsylvania Sarah Katz Award
Learn more →
Past Events
March 19, 2026 — Sarah Katz CPR & AED Training
Cannon House Office Building, Room 330 Cannon
27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Empower yourself with essential life-saving skills developed by the American Heart Association.
Participants learned:
• Essential CPR techniques
• How to use an AED
• Information about H.R.2511, the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act
Jersey City SaveStation AED Installation
In partnership with community leaders, a SaveStation AED was installed to expand access to lifesaving equipment.
Read more about the SaveStation installation →
Additional CPR trainings, AED placements, and advocacy efforts continue to grow as part of ongoing work to strengthen heart health awareness and prevention.
Get Involved
There are multiple ways to participate — from joining events and supporting legislation to staying informed and helping expand AED access.
How You Can Help
Participate in upcoming events and community initiatives.
Help raise awareness around heart health and caffeine safety.
Contact your representatives to support legislation.
Share Sarah’s story and impact with your network.
Reach out if you are interested in AED placement or future community efforts.
Stay Informed
Stay connected with updates on upcoming events, community initiatives, legislative efforts, and ways to participate in continuing Sarah’s positive impact.
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