On Saturday, October 11, 2025, OLVG is organizing Restart a Heart Day in Oosterpark – a day where Amsterdammers can join CPR workshops for free and learn more about lifesaving skills.
👉 Please note: this year the event takes place near the Oosterparkstraat entrance, at Eikenweg, not at the Music Pavilion.
Why join?
Restart a Heart Day is part of the global World Restart a Heart movement, raising awareness of the power of citizen CPR. Worldwide, initiatives like this significantly increase the chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
Whether you take part in a workshop or watch one of the demonstrations, you’ll be contributing to a more aware and lifesaving community.
What to expect
✔️ Free CPR workshops
– Four workshops led by rapid responders, paramedics, and certified trainers.
– Register via the OLVG website. 80 spots per time slot.
✔️ Childcare & emergency care for children
– Pediatric doctors and nurses will answer questions and provide hands-on practice with mannequins.
– Topics include choking, drowning, and child resuscitation.
✔️ Demonstrations & experiences
– Simulated CPR demonstrations by police, fire brigade, and ambulance staff.
– Times: 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30. No registration needed.
✔️ Information from professionals
– Q&A on treatments after CPR (such as stents or ICU admission).
– Pediatric specialists provide tips and practical advice.
✔️ Experience tents & vehicles
– Guided tours of ambulance, police, and fire trucks.
– Test your CPR skills in the interactive Laerdal tent.
đź“Ť Restart a Heart Day
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Oosterpark (Oosterparkstraat/Eikenweg entrance)
đź”— More information: OLVG Restart a Heart Day
đź”— Workshop registration: click here