The Brief
- A Sun City man is alive today after collapsing while gardening in October when his heart suddenly stopped.
- A cardiac nurse who happened to be nearby rushed in, performed CPR and helped get him lifesaving care.
- More than four months later, he’s back in the garden, grateful for what his family calls a “perfect coincidence.”
BRANDON, Fla. – Jeff Pollier collapsed in a community garden on October 19, 2025, but by sheer coincidence, a cardiac nurse who happened to be walking by jumped in to help, performing CPR and helping get Pollier the care he needed to survive.
The backstory:
Jeff and Robin Pollier were tending their plot at the Tillers & Toilers community garden when the emergency happened. The couple, who is approaching their 35th wedding anniversary, often spend time growing vegetables together.…