So...Someone gave you a TQ

You’re in the right place.

You’ve been asked to Hold A TQ in your home, in your car, at work, or in your bag. You’re now prepared to offer a tourniquet to someone who is trained to use it when seconds count.

But this page also gives you a simple, clear introduction to what a tourniquet is, why it matters, and what to do next.

No medical background needed,  just a willingness to help. Start where you’re comfortable.

4 Steps are found below.

Step 1: Tell Us You Received a TQ

Hold My TQ grows one person at a time.
If someone gifted you a tourniquet, you’re part of the next link in the chain. We’d love to know the movement reached you.

Add your name and email below so we can count you in and keep the momentum going.

No spam.
No pressure.
Just connection.

When we reach 1000 names, we’ll celebrate with a nice giveaway to someone on the list.

Step 2: Learn How a TQ Works

A tourniquet is a simple device. It applies pressure to stop severe bleeding. Using one takes only a little practice, and a short course can show you everything you need to know.

Believe it or not, you don’t extensive medical training. You just need a willingness to learn something that could save a life.

Take a Course

Most people finish the course in under half an hour. You’ll understand more than 90% of bystanders on any emergency scene.

Step 3: Gift a TQ

Someone equipped you. When you’re ready, choose another person to Hold Your TQ.

A friend, coworker, your child’s teacher, a neighbor, or grandparent. They all can be the person that supplies a life-saving bleed kit in an emergency.

You don’t need a speech. Just tell them this is something important to you and share it the same way it reached you. Then point them to HoldMyTQ.com.

Don’t know what to buy or where to get a tourniquet? Ask the person who gifted you where they got yours. Or read this article on basic kits.

Step 4: Help This Reach One More Person

A short post on your social media can help this movement reach another parent, teacher, grandparent, or neighbor who has never heard of bleed control.

Share only if it feels right. Even one post can make a surprising difference.

Copy this into your post:

“Someone gifted me a tourniquet today. Turns out you don’t need to be a medic to save a life. Learn more at HoldMyTQ.com.”