Throughout the year, our blog will feature AHA volunteer stories of survival and hope. We know there are thousands of stories like these - thats why we want to say “Thanks” to all of you for giving your time and sharing your lives with us. You can’t spell CURE without U! Thank you for all you do to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. YOU’RE THE CURE!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Century Jr. High School HeartSavers!

Following on the heels of a great Hoops for Heart event, the students and faculty of Century Jr. High School in Orland Park put on a terrific CPR assembly on Friday, Feb. 24, with a big assist from American Heart Association volunteer and Orland Park School Board Member Lynne Donegan. The assembly, attended by 300 very enthusiastic middle-schoolers who had recently completed the American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR training course, featured a double-dutch jump rope demonstration, a student band, and speakers including representatives from local hospitals, the Orland Park Police, the American Heart Associaiton, and state Representative Dan Burke. A good time was had by all, and more importantly, the Century students and faculty showed just how easy and rewarding it can be to train the next generation of lifesavers!

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