Walkertown woman has emotional reunion with hero who saved her life: ‘Sometimes, my heart can stop’
By Hojung Ryu
Published on March 12, 2026.
Ashley Davis, a woman from Walkertown, North Carolina, suffered a seizure at the Kernersville YMCA last week when a CPR-certified nurse, Deja Martin, intervened. Davis reunited with Martin after a long hug and a new purpose for her life. Martin credits Davis' quick response to her epilepsy and urges her to get CPR certified in the future.
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