RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- National CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness Week, which runs from June 1 to June 7 this year, spotlights how you can save a life.

On Thursday, 8News Anchors Delaney Hall and Autumn Childress got a visit from Lieutenant Brittany Buckler-Hoffmaster and Richmond Ambulance Authority, and Michelle Nostheide of Executive Director of the American Heart Association, who shared their insights into the week and how you can save someone's life.

The week aims to increase awareness and encourage people to learn CPR and how to use an AED.

Should you or someone you recognize be in distress and not breathing, Lieutenant Buckler-Hoffmaster has tips for giving CPR. But first, she says, call 9-1-1.

The lieutenant said you must place the heel of your hand on t

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