Mid Penn Bank executives wore purple on Feb. 19, Purple for Peyton Day, in support of the Peyton Walker Foundation.
The bank joins schools, organizations, and communities across the nation each year to advocate for AED accessibility and to honor the life of Peyton Walker, a college student who died from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
“Purple for Peyton Day is a meaningful reminder of why heart health and emergency preparedness matter,” said Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory Ritrievi. “We are proud to support the Peyton Walker Foundation and to help carry forward Peyton’s legacy through education, awareness, and expanded access to AEDs. By placing this lifesaving equipment in our locations, we are taking practical steps to help protect our customers, employees, and the communities we serve.”
SCA, one of the leading causes of death in young athletes, can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time — Peyton Walker was just 19 years old when she lost her life to SCA. Efforts to raise awareness extend far beyond wearing purple, as the Peyton Walker Foundation works to help schools and organizations become “heart-safe” by increasing access to AEDs and CPR training.
In partnership with the foundation, Mid Penn Bank has pledged to place an AED in every financial and administrative center by 2027. Access to an AED during a sudden cardiac emergency is crucial to survival, and the bank is committed to ensuring this lifesaving equipment is readily available, protecting community members in moments when every second counts.
Though Purple for Peyton Day is just one day, Mid Penn Bank’s support of the Peyton Walker Foundation is year-round. The bank honors Peyton’s legacy of inspiring action, education and preparedness that will help save lives in the communities it serves.
Learn more about Mid Penn Bank, which operates 59 retail locations throughout Pennsylvania and central and southern New Jersey and has total assets of more than $6 billion.
