Nick of Time Foundation is an affiliate member of
Parent Heart Watch
Parent Heart Watch (PHW) is a state-by-state network of parents
dedicated to reducing the often disastrous effects of SCA in
children. PHW is an organization founded by parents who have
either lost a child to SCA or whose child is at known risk for SCA.
PHW grew from the friendship of Rachel Moyer, PA, Linette
Derminer, OH, Sharon Bates, AZ, and Laura Friend, TX, all who
lost their children to sudden cardiac arrest resulting from
undiagnosed heart problems. The members of PHW advocate for
awareness and change - all with the goal of protecting children
from SCA.
For more information on Parent Heart Watch, visit
www.parentheartwatch.org.
ABC News Link
After recently learning of the sudden cardiac death of a
San Francisco area high school athlete,
Diane Claerbout, California Parent Heart Watch State
Co-Coordinator of Stanford, CA, contacted the ABC affiliate
in San Francisco, ABC 7.
Diane wanted the media to understand that this tragedy did not
have to happen. She explained that a heart screening and access
to an AED may have saved the athlete's life.
The news story also included information about a heart study of
high school athletes in the San Francisco area,
funded by a grant from the Professional Football Hall of Fame,
that will begin in the fall of 2009.
To view the entire TV article, use the link above.
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Washington State Legislation
Board members from The Nick of Time
Foundation began working with Washington State
Representative Ross Hunter on legislation requiring a
plan to place automatic external defibrillator's in
public high schools.
House Bill 1429 was introduced in January 2006.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
For legislation to be successful we need as much support as
possible. This is our chance to make a difference. Please
consider emailing your local Representatives to show your
support and commitment to this very important cause that has
greatly impacted many lives.
We need our elected officials to understand how many
people care about this issue and want to make our
schools as safe as possible for EVERYONE!!!
Nick of Time Foundation really appreciates all your
support. "IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE"!
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