Life has a way of throwing us curveballs.

Sometimes, these moments can redefine our entire path as a person.

This was certainly the case for a children's television star whose brush with mortality led him down a new career path.


Five years ago, the world of children's entertainment held its breath.

News broke that Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, suffered a cardiac arrest during a performance in Sydney.

It was a moment that could have ended in tragedy.

Yet, thanks to a stranger's quick wit and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Greg's life story continued.


Now, he's turning that life-changing experience into a force for good.

Greg Page emerged from retirement with a renewed sense of purpose.

This time, he's on a mission to empower the next generation of Australians with life-saving knowledge.


In partnership with Heart of the Nation, Greg Page has been using his musical talent to raise awareness among young kids about how to perform CPR.

This initiative could mean the difference between life and death for someone suffering a heart attack.

'There is a window of time when we, as general members of the public, can do something to help reunite a cardiac arrest patient with their loved ones on this side of life, not the other side,' Greg explained.

As he looked back at the terrifying moment five years ago, Greg shared his chilling account of his near-death experience.

'As I lay on the floor, feeling exhausted, a feeling came over me; a feeling of such complete exhaustion and giving up—a surrender,' he recalled.

'Yes, I felt a little uncomfortable as I struggled to breathe—but I didn't know at the time that my heart had stopped.'

'Nothing flashed before my eyes; there was no light, no tunnel, no family members or God-like beings sending me back,' he further shared.


Thankfully, Greg Page's story did not end after the unfortunate heart attack.

After his recovery, he's been busier than ever.

Greg stepped out of retirement to take on the role of President Franklin D Roosevelt in a stage production of Annie.

The show, which began its run at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney last 25 March, will move to Melbourne's Princess Theatre in July.

Watch Greg Page's story in this video by the Heart Foundation:

Greg Page's story is a reminder of the fragility of life.

His tale is also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to find new purpose after a life-altering event.

We encourage all our members to consider learning CPR, as you never know when you might be in a position to save a life.

For those who enjoy the theatre, why not support Greg's comeback in Annie?
Have you or someone you know ever experienced a health scare that led to a significant change in their life? Have you seen the positive impact of CPR training in your community? Share your stories with us in the comments below. Let's celebrate the second chances and the everyday heroes among us.