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TOPIC: Lifeline AED Defibrillator |
| Danielle T
May 7, 2010
12:32:26 PM
Entry #: 3467413
| Hi everyone,
I have been on the phone this morning doing research on the AED Defibrillator. In the last week alone, the Port St-Lucie Civic Center had 2 different incidents where this device was used
to save 2 men's lives.
I wanted to get your opinion as Cheer Moms and Dads, if you would be interested in making a donation towards the purchase of one of these device so we can have one at Ultimate.
I will get Bobby and Sherry's permission of course regarding the idea and maybe set up a donation jar at the front desk. The same device that is at the Civic Center runs around $1,200.
We have a couple of months before competition fees are due, maybe together as a team we can set a goal and make it happen.
Please let me know what your thoughts are.
Thank You.
Danielle
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| Patty Brookshire
May 7, 2010
1:27:34 PM
Entry #: 3467500
| HI Danielle,
I think this is a wonderful idea! With all the families we have now, with just a small donation from each, we should be able to get close to what we would need. Keeping the kids/parents safe is always a priority!
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| Priscilla
May 7, 2010
1:35:41 PM
Entry #: 3467513
| I agree as well.
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| Deneen
May 7, 2010
2:33:41 PM
Entry #: 3467627
| If they get one, I am already trained. I have my certification in this and CPR.
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| Ty
May 7, 2010
4:20:09 PM
Entry #: 3467761
| Great minds think a like. I was just reading the newspaper article about the basketball player who was saved by an AED and was thinking that would be a great idea for the gym. As a coach who spends three to four days a week at the gym I would be happy to be trained on how to use an AED. Great idea count me in.
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| Tara
May 7, 2010
5:35:48 PM
Entry #: 3467826
| I am all for this and would be happy to donate towards this device. I would also be willing to go get certified and learn how to use since I am there alot. Keep me updated and let me know.
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| DANIELLE T.
May 7, 2010
9:15:07 PM
Entry #: 3467989
| Awsome :) :) I figured if each Ultimate family donated $10.00, the device would be paid .. Yeepee !!!
We could also hold a gym car wash to pay for extra pads and possibly a couple of Coaches could get certified .. Ty, as you said great minds think alike.. We truly are an ULTIMATE FAMILY !!! I knew I could count on you moms and dads.
Please place your donation in an envelope addressed: AED or write my name on in and drop in the payment box. Sherry will let me know when donations arrive.
We are one step closer in keeping our children and each other safer .
Thank you Sherry and Bobby for your support .
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| The Lara Family(Demi)
May 8, 2010
12:24:34 AM
Entry #: 3468099
| Wonderful idea for our ULTIMATE family! We will definitely donate! I would be interested in getting certified as well.
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| Karen Beckman
May 8, 2010
11:32:04 AM
Entry #: 3468250
| We're in!!! The health and safety of our kids has to be our first priority and this is a wonderful idea. I do think that Tara (thanks for volunteering) AND several of the coaches should be trained. Nothing could possibly be worse than needing it, having it, and no one being able to use it. Perhaps we should add the cost of training to the equipment purchase price and that be our fund raising goal.
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| HEATHER~~TRINITEE'S MOM
May 8, 2010
3:02:27 PM
Entry #: 3468337
| DANIELLE, WHAT A WONDERFUL SUGGESTION. I WOULD BE WILLING TO PUT A DONATION TOWARDS IT TOO. I THINK THAT IT WOULD BE A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT.
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| Kelly
May 9, 2010
11:14:15 AM
Entry #: 3468649
| Great thinking Danielle! I will be more than happy to donate! I work with the boys dad that had the heart attack at the civic center. He was only 20 years old! I think we need this at Ultimate!
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| Brent and Tammy Owen
May 9, 2010
1:58:14 PM
Entry #: 3468764
| Brent and I would love to donate!!! We are both already certified. Brent has his advanced cardiac cert. as well as his pediatric cert. We have tons of mommy RN's as well at they gym!! What a great cause!!!
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| Diane Clair
May 10, 2010
9:46:36 AM
Entry #: 3469474
| Thanks for thinking of this. We will leave a donation at the gym.
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| DANIELLE T.
May 10, 2010
10:42:33 AM
Entry #: 3469568
| Karen,
I spoke to Cheryl this morning, Jessica Clinton's mother. Also the founder of the Jessica Clinton's MVP Foundation. She has offered to come and meet with all the Ultimate Parents to talk about the AED DEFIBRILLATOR. The model that she recommended is self explanatory. She said once you put the paddles on, them machine calculates and will do everything :) So that means that everyone will be able to use it. I am so excited with the amount of support and positive feedbacks. Thanks Againg.
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| Paula
May 10, 2010
10:56:57 AM
Entry #: 3469597
| Danielle and all above,
yes great idea for the gym. But like you just mentioned these AED systems are set up so that anybody with or without rraining can use them. The system walks you through everything step by step and if a "shock" is not necessary the system will also notify you of that.
I have used one successfully on a 64 year old gentleman. So I know how simple they are to use.
Danielle thanks for a great idea.
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| Please read this article :( so sad
May 18, 2010
10:30:33 AM
Entry #: 3478254
| http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/17-year-old-Zac-Herold-forced-to-retire-before-f?urn=sow,241590
Let's get our AED asap . please
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