Lavender Shirts

Today women's lavender shirts are up for sale http://www.booster.com/harrisonhugslavender
Grey shirt sale ends today and next time they go up, will have a $5 increase...hurry!!

Today & Everyday...

You can go to www.HarrisonHugs.org and click on the donate button to help raise funds for AEDs for schools and raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest/death & possibly save a life...with a click and a tax deductible donation!  

Its Official!!!

Today Harrison Hugs, Inc. has become an official non profit organization per the IRS. All donations are now a tax deduction to our donors! Thank you to all who've helped me get to this pivotal point on this journey!

Hugs 4 Hearts

Today received event approval by the Rancho Simi Recreational Parks District for our first annual Hugs for Hearts Fest! This will be help April 25, 2015 so mark your calendars. There will be food, vendors & live entertainment, along with education about sudden cardiac arrest/death. 

AEDs in SVUSD

Last night at the Simi Valley Unified School District board meeting, another victory for Harrison Hugs, but even more so for the safety of our children, school staff & visitors. An AED implementation committee was unanimously approved by the board of trustees.  Getting there...
And thank you Ventura County Fire for all of your support in our efforts!

Highland Boy, 7, Dies

Another sad story of a life cut short...
Harrison Hugs, Inc. is wanting to help wherever the efforts are wanted...
Please donate to help us help others...
http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/social-affairs/20141003/highland-boy-7-dies-after-collapsing-in-classroom

Links

From Parentheartwatch.org showing October 1 through now...

Selena Martinez, student who died after church event, was 'praising the Lord' when she suddenly - Wednesday, November 05, 2014 Selena Martinez, a 12-year-old seventh-grader at Arab Junior High, was at a Halloween night church lock-in where she had been playing and dancing moments before she suddenly collapsed. Read More...

Getting to the Heart of the Heart - Wednesday, November 05, 2014 Researchers capture images of a protein complex that keeps hearts beating.  Read More...

Parents mourning son's death face tough choices - Sunday, November 02, 2014 Not long after DeShaun Cash was born, his mother and father were told he had a weak heart and may not make it a week.  Read More...

At Barry Park, a homecoming: Girl returns to visit soccer team - and coach who saved her life - Tuesday, October 28, 2014 The homecoming was at Barry Park, bringing everything full circle.  Read More...

NIH and CDC Announce Grantees for the Sudden Death in the Young Registry - Monday, October 27, 2014 The NIH and CDC announce awards to ten grantees for the Sudden Death in the Young Registry.  Read More...

One boy's legacy: free heart screenings - Monday, October 27, 2014 Eric Paredes has helped save the lives of Devin Lawson and as many as 128 other teens. Read More...

'Heart defects may not manifest themselves until they get older' - Sunday, October 26, 2014 A heart screening takes about 15 minutes, but the results could save a life.  Read More...

Thomas Iskra overcame heart issue to get back on field - Sunday, October 26, 2014 On the surface, the only thing that separates Thomas Iskra from the average 10-year-old is how well-spoken and mature he is.  Read More...

Change Is A Heartbeat Away - Friday, October 24, 2014 When he’s not getting straight A's, or being a star on the Champlain Valley Union High School track team, 16-year-old Tommy Watson teaches others how to save lives.  Read More...

Wissahickon High School student organizes free heart screening as graduation project - Thursday, October 23, 2014 Alex Zavitsanos didn’t start out looking for a high school graduation project that would potentially save lives, but what he decided on does just that.  Read More...

ASU police officer saves student's life - Thursday, October 23, 2014 A casual game of volleyball almost proved deadly for an ASU student when he suddenly grabbed his chest and collapsed right there on the court. Read More...

Ranger's kindness helps save young hockey player's life - Wednesday, October 22, 2014 A small act of kindness.  Read More...

Teen collapses, dies playing soccer on Southside - Monday, October 20, 2014 A teen collapsed and died Monday while playing soccer at a Southside park.  Read More...

Starting Hearts trains Brush Creek Elementary students in CPR, AED use - Monday, October 20, 2014 “Today we’re going to learn how to save lives,” Lynn Blake told a class of fourth graders.  Read More...

Mother Pushes For Hands-Only CPR Training In Schools - See more at: http://buffalo.twcnews.com/conte - Sunday, October 19, 2014 As a group of adults and kids happily danced as part of a flash-mob at the Newstead soccer fields, Annette Adamczak said there's a powerful meaning behind their dance moves.  Read More...

Saving Lives by Remembering a Teen Girl's Sudden Death - Sunday, October 19, 2014 Picture a vibrant high school senior doing everything she can to stay active – cheerleading and homecoming queen. Jessica Clinton was also a daddy's girl.  Read More...

Athletic Trainers' Group Advises Heart Tests for Young Athletes - Friday, October 17, 2014 oung athletes should undergo heart screening before they play competitive sports, according to new guidelines released by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).  Read More...

House passes bill to require CR training for school coaches - Thursday, October 16, 2014 All school athletic coaches would be required to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under legislation approved Thursday by the Massachusetts House.  Read More...

Living with long QT syndrome; teen fights for life he once had - Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Dylan Rose is just like any other teenager who loves playing and watching sports, but after being diagnosed with long QT syndrome, which is a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast and chaotic heartbeats, Rose is fighting for the life he once had.  Read More...

Collapsed player back at home, school - Wednesday, October 15, 2014 After collapsing during football practice, eighth grader Khalil Wallace, is back.  Read More...

Police release name of MSU student who died after collapsing in off-campus apartment - Wednesday, October 15, 2014 The 21-year-old Michigan State University student who died after collapsing in an off-campus apartment Tuesday is Navanjeet Sahi, of Novi, police said Wednesday.  Read More...

T.W. Josey senior, varsity basketball player dies after collapsing during pickup basketball game - Monday, October 13, 2014 A T.W. Josey High School student died Monday after collapsing during a pickup basketball game.  Read More...

Brandon Goyne Foundation champions EKG testing - Friday, October 10, 2014 It's the type of story we have all read about — a young athlete who appeared perfectly healthy just moments before dying suddenly.   Read More...

Jackson girl faces rare disease, fundraiser planned - Friday, October 10, 2014 Danielle DiBona’s life began to change the year her left leg swelled.  Read More...

First-ever guide for echocardiography in kids - Thursday, October 09, 2014 The American College of Cardiology has published the first appropriate use criteria (AUC) for initial outpatient transthoracic echocardiography to evaluate children with possible heart disease.  Read More...

Brothers will be Kid Captains when Hawkeyes host Indiana for Homecoming - Wednesday, October 08, 2014 The Mulder brothers are best friends. Noah, 14, is compassionate and responsible.  Read More...

Staten Island Teenager Who Collapsed on Football Field Died of Heart Condition, Not Heat: - Tuesday, October 07, 2014 A Staten Island teenager who died after collapsing during varsity football practice last month died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood, the medical examiner said Tuesday.  Read More...

Defibrillator law less costly, not as difficult for schools than feared - Sunday, October 05, 2014 School districts in Illinois for the first time this year are required to teach students how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator.  Read More...

7-year-old boy collapses at Highland school, later dies - Friday, October 03, 2014 A 7-year-old boy collapsed at an elementary school in Highland and later died, authorities said Friday.  Read More...

Marfa ISD mourns death of student Andrew Madrid - Thursday, October 02, 2014 The sudden death of a popular high school student has silenced the halls at Marfa High School.  Read More...

Cardiac screenings inspired by story of MikeyD - Wednesday, October 01, 2014 More than 500 young people received potentially lifesaving heart screenings during an event that the Doherty family of Middletown organized as a way to pay it forward.  Read More...

Hi...

Staring a blog to share stories of families who've lost a loved one to a sudden cardiac death, but also survival stories regarding sudden cardiac arrest.  I will share news from parentheartwatch.org as they keep an up to date of many happenings in the world of SCA/SCD.

Don't  forget to get your shirt at booster.com/HarrisonHugs  Remember: all the cool kids will be wearing them soon!!

Harrison's Mum