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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes - Summit Booster Association Meeting

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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes

Please join the Boosters as they host members of the John Taylor Babbitt Foundation to raise awareness regarding the issue of sudden cardiac death in athletes and the need for AED's (Automatic External Defibrillators) on our playing fields. HCM, (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes, accounting for 40% of such deaths.  Learn how we can implement a AED placement program in our community and keep our playing fields safe for all who use

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