Help Put an AED in Every State
Police Patrol Car;
Participate in a Local “Bolt
for the Heart” Fun Run
Evansville – Are you
looking for a fun way to get some exercise and help put an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) in all the patrol cars at the Evansville District? The 5K run is self-paced and is a great
reason to put down the electronics and do something fun as a family while
supporting a worthy cause that could save a life.
If running “isn’t
your thing,” you can still help out by making a donation of any amount to Bolt
for the Heart. All funds raised from the run or donated will go towards the
purchase of additional AED’s. You can simply click
on the link https://boltfortheheart.com/ to donate.
Lieutenant
Brian Bailey, commander of the Evansville District commented, “We are grateful
for the partnership with Bolt for the Heart and appreciate the community
support to help raise funds for this life saving equipment.” Lt. Bailey concluded, “We know everyone has
busy schedules, so if you can’t join us on the run date, we hope you’ll
consider a donation of any amount to help reach our goal.”
Participating
is as easy as signing up to be a part of our 5K Family Fun Run. To register,
simply visit the Bolt for the Heart website at https://boltfortheheart.com/events/virtual-race-5k/
and signup. A $20 entry fee will include a 2017 Custom Finisher Medal and Commemorative
Race Bib. The official event will take place on Thursday, November 23, in
Carmel, IN. If you can’t join us in person on Thanksgiving morning in Carmel,
please consider supporting the Bolt for the Heart organization through the
Virtual Race option. Sign up now, we’ll ship you the Finisher Medal and
Commemorative Race Bib along with any optional apparel items you select. Then
complete your run on your own, anytime, anywhere and submit your results on the
Bolt for the Heart website.
Since
partnering with the Indiana State Police, Bolt for the Heart has purchased more
than 200 AED units. As a goal for 2017, Bolt for the Heart wants to raise
$300,000, which would purchase 250 additional AED’s to be deployed with
troopers statewide.
More about Bolt for the Heart
Bolt for
the Heart is a non-profit organization serving Indiana. Heart Reach Carmel was established in 2010 by Pierre Twer and friends
and is an extension of Heart Reach Michiana which was founded by Dr. Walt
Halloran and friends in 2004. Heart Reach was established to keep monies raised
locally to stay locally and impact the community close to home.
More about AED’s
An AED is a portable
Automated External Defibrillator used to restart someone’s heart in the event
of sudden cardiac arrest. Each year sudden cardiac arrests kills 335,000 people
of all ages and fitness level without warning. Ninety five percent of those who
suffer from sudden cardiac arrest die because CPR and defibrillation usually
occur too late, if at all.
If the first person
on the scene knew CPR and applied an Automated External Defibrillator within
five minutes, the American Heart Association estimates that at least 40,000
more lives per year could be saved.
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