South Durham Community Initiative

Readiness starts on the sideline.

Bee Ready teaches kids how to stay calm, act fast, and help save lives.

Founded by North Carolina physicians Dr. Andi Senter and Dr. Elda Fisher with entrepreneur Matt Senter, Bee Ready brings trained responders, AED awareness, and practical emergency confidence to youth sports.

See the Bee Team
A group of diverse youth athletes smiling together on a baseball field, wearing Bee Ready uniforms.

What We Believe

Prepared kids make stronger sidelines, safer games, and a more confident community.

Our Story

Why we started.

Founded by practicing North Carolina physicians Dr. Andi Senter and Dr. Elda Fisher, together with entrepreneur Matt Senter, Bee Ready was created from a simple belief: AEDs should be readily available at youth sporting events, and our kids should know how to respond in an emergency.

We recognized that emergency preparedness is not just about having an AED nearby. It is about teaching young people how to recognize a medical emergency, activate the emergency response system, begin high-quality CPR, and confidently assist until help arrives.

Bee Ready was developed to bring AED readiness directly to youth sports communities while also empowering the next generation through CPR and emergency response training. Our "Bee Team" model helps youth develop leadership, confidence, teamwork, and real-world lifesaving skills while providing an added layer of safety at local games, practices, and community events. Volunteers are trained and certified through the American Heart Association.

Our mission is simple: build safer communities, prepare young responders, and create meaningful opportunities for youth involvement and service.

Our Leadership

Who runs Bee Ready.

Bee Ready is led by two practicing North Carolina physicians and an entrepreneur. We put our names and credentials behind the lifesaving skills we teach.

Dr. Andi Senter, MD, Executive Director of Bee Ready

Dr. Andi Senter, MD

Executive Director

Breast radiologist · North Carolina

Dr. Elda Fisher, MD

Medical Director

Maxillofacial surgeon · North Carolina

Matt Senter, Chief Technology Officer of Bee Ready

Matt Senter

Chief Technology Officer

Entrepreneur · North Carolina

FAQ

Common questions.

What is Bee Ready?
Bee Ready is a North Carolina nonprofit that teaches lifesaving skills — CPR basics, AED awareness, and emergency confidence — to young athletes through youth sports. We bring trained volunteers and AEDs directly to games, practices, and community events.
Who runs Bee Ready?
Bee Ready was founded by North Carolina physicians Dr. Andi Senter (Executive Director) and Dr. Elda Fisher (Medical Director), together with entrepreneur Matt Senter (Chief Technology Officer).
What does Bee Ready teach?
Our program covers CPR basics, how to find and use an AED, staying calm and acting fast in an emergency, and looking out for teammates so kids are ready to respond when it matters most.
Are Bee Ready volunteers trained and certified?
Yes. Bee Ready volunteers are trained and certified through the American Heart Association.
Is Bee Ready a registered nonprofit?
Bee Ready is a North Carolina nonprofit corporation. We have applied to the IRS for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt recognition; if approved, it applies retroactively to our incorporation date of June 5, 2026.
How can I get involved or support Bee Ready?
You can volunteer, bring training to your league, donate, or sponsor an AED. Visit our Donate page or sign up to join the Bee Team.

What's Next

Looking ahead.

As the program grows, Bee Ready aims to expand training opportunities, support youth-led initiatives, and bring AED readiness to more events across the community.

Focus areas

1

Expand hands-on CPR and AED training for more youth and volunteers.

2

Support more events with clearer emergency readiness and better equipment access.

3

Grow a youth leadership model that makes preparedness feel normal and practical.