On a freezing Chicago night, 14-year-old Malik Johnson wandered the streets, hungry and barefoot. When he saw lights from a mansion hosting a funeral, he peeked inside — the service was for Clara Whitaker, a billionaire’s daughter.
Malik froze. He had seen her at the morgue the night before — and something told him she was still alive. Rushing in, he shouted, “Wait! Don’t close it!”
To everyone’s shock, Clara’s faint heartbeat was real.
Grateful, her father took Malik in. Years later, Malik and Clara created the Heartbeat Initiative to teach lifesaving skills to kids in need — proof that even one brave moment can change everything.
