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MEDIA ADVISORY

CPR/AED NETWORK KICKS OFF COMMUNITY TRAINING

State Sen. Leanna Washington Announces Funding for CPR Training

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2007 -- The CPR/AED Public Awareness & Training Network and State Sen. Leanna Washington will kick-off its “Emergency Medical Health Education for the Community” Program 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 20 at Finley Playground, Upsal & Mansfield Streets. The program is supported by a grant from Senator Washington.

The program will provide CPR/AED training and certification for faith-based organizations and youths from ages 16-20 using recreation centers for training. Three elementary schools in Germantown also will receive a Defibrillator Program that includes a defibrillator, a cabinet, training, maintenance and support. The Northwest area will serve as a model for the rest of the city. The program will eventually be expanded to the entire city.

On Saturday, the CPR/AED Network will provide training and certification to members of the Women’s Christian Networking Ministry as partners in their outreach to faith-based organizations in the Northwest. Other partners include the Daniel Rumph II Foundation that provides defibrillators and training at recreation centers.

Schedule:

10:00 AM CPR training begins

12 NOON State Sen. Washington announces program and presents check

Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers provides comments

The CPR/AED Network is a nonprofit organization of 911-trained, experienced paramedics striving to increase public awareness for CPR(Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) training and the need for greater public access to AEDs(automatic external defibrillators). They provide public awareness and training for community groups, churches, schools, businesses, local government and individuals. The goal is to build a comprehensive, life-saving network throughout the city.

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