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. ____________________________________________________
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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