Virginia Greek Picnic to Host ‘Save A Life’ Day Teaching CPR and Emergency Response in Virginia Beach

The Virginia Greek Picnic (VAGP) will teach Hampton Roads residents how to respond in a life-or-death emergency during its “Save A Life” community service day on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Princess Anne Family YMCA in Virginia Beach.

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2121 Landstown Rd and is open to the public. Built on VAGP’s tradition of uniting members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), this year’s gathering centers on hands-on safety training for everyday people.

Save A Life is a community safety initiative designed to prepare bystanders to step in during an emergency instead of standing by. Attendees will learn how to perform CPR, how to use an AED, and how to apply a tourniquet, including how to improvise one from a belt or other materials on hand.

First responders from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) and the Virginia Beach Fire Department will be on site to demonstrate proper procedures, along with a Navy recruiter. Career recruiters for first responder roles will also be available for attendees interested in the field. The event is supported by the YMCA and The Steven L. Law Firm.

“Service is at the heart of the Greek-letter community,” said a representative for VAGP. “Our primary focus is giving back to the community that supports us year after year.”

Community members interested in attending, volunteering, or partnering can learn more at www.vagreekpicnic.com, on Instagram at @therealvagp or by emailing info@vagreekicnic.com.

For the organizations that make up the Divine Nine, service has always been the foundation, and VAGP is carrying that tradition into Virginia Beach with a day built to save lives.