SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- Sometimes it's great to be able to say, "Thank you."

Jim Kurtz got that chance Thursday; he was the runner who suffered cardiac arrest towards the finish line of this year's AJC Peachtree Road Race.

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Upon his collapse, nearby runners and watchers notified Marci Searles, an EMT with Grady Memorial Hospital who works the race as a bike team volunteer.

Searles got right to action. Joined soon by another bike team member, she administered CPR and within minutes, brought Kurtz back to life.

"He woke up and said, 'Why do you have your hands on my chest?'" Searles recalled. "I said, 'I'm performing CPR.' He said, 'On who?'

"I said, 'On you ...'"

Bert's Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to allow children with a chronic or terminal illness ages 5 to 12 years of age that prove financial need and live in The Bert Show’s Atlanta radio listening area (WWWQ-FM/99.7), to experience a magical 5 day adventure with their families at Walt Disney World®.

Now that summer is now in session and in addition to bringing warm weather, the new season has brought about a host of philanthropic events, all benefiting one of Atlanta’s favorite organizations: Bert’s Big Adventure. With different events throughout the summer, there’s sure to be something to fit your style and schedule.

Saturday, July 16 Charity

Car Show at Tires Plus, Hamilton Mill | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free for spectators | 3225 Sardis Church Road, Buford, GA 30519 Have a cool ride you want to show off? Bring it to the Tires Plus Total Car Care Hamilton Mill in Buford Charity Car Show event on July 16 from 10 a.m.