1440 Sarah Katz Positive Impact

May Her Passion Live On

“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.

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.

Read the full Stevens Cooperative article →

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.

Learn more about the Sarah Katz Award at Penn →

Our Ongoing Efforts

Community heart health and CPR education.
Donating and placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Caffeine and cardiac awareness initiatives.
Legislative advocacy supporting transparency and consumer safety.
Scholarships, partnerships, and community engagement.

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.

Legislative Advocacy

Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act (H.R. 2511)

We’re very grateful that 5 Calls has added the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act.

On the 5 Calls app or website, it shows you who to call in your state in Congress and exactly what to say — with simple scripts to help support and move this bill forward, promoting safer caffeine labeling and preventing avoidable deaths.

Why 5 Calls works: calling is the most effective way to influence Congress — staff track calls and use those tallies to guide decisions.

Takes less than 5 minutes: click here for the 5 Calls app or website and follow the prompts →

Please consider sharing this with your network.

Upcoming Events

• March / April 2026 — University of Pennsylvania Sarah Katz Award
  Learn more →
• April 7, 12:00 PM — 2nd Jersey City Newport SaveStation AED Installation Ribbon Cutting
  Join us for the ribbon cutting of the second SaveStation AED installation in Jersey City, expanding access to lifesaving equipment.
• May 14 — Wall Street Walk
  Please come join us in walking in Lower Manhattan on May 14.
  Link coming soon.

Past Events

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.