The mission of the Steven M. Gootter Foundation is to save lives by defeating sudden cardiac death through increased awareness, education and scientific research. The foundation works to increase awareness of sudden cardiac death among those who may be at risk, fosters education among the public and health care professionals, and funds scientific research into the causes of and treatments for sudden cardiac death. Learn More »
Be a Lifesaver! Attend free CPR training at UA Sarver Heart Center
The 2012 Gootter Grand Slam gala dinner will be held on March 24th at Skyline Country Club in Tucson, Arizona. This year we will be honoring Dr. & Mrs. Gulshan Sethi as the recipients of the Steven M. Gootter Philanthropic Award. The Pro/Exhibition tennis tournament will be held at Refkin Tennis Center on March 25th and will feature Mats Wilander, former #1 world tennis player.

On February 10, 2005, Steven Mark Gootter began his day like any other. He got up early, rounded up the family dog and headed out for a morning jog. That was the last time his wife, their two young children and the rest of his family and friends would see him alive. Steve never came home again - sudden cardiac death had claimed the life of this vibrant, athletic, healthy 42-year-old man.