RoughRiders Receive Life Saving AEDs From Living for Zachary
Published on June 10, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, TEXAS - The Frisco RoughRiders have received a donation of two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Living for Zachary, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. The devices have been placed inside Dr Pepper Ballpark and are available if needed during all games, as well as any of the numerous events hosted at the ballpark.
"We are very excited and thankful to the Living for Zachary organization for providing AEDs for Dr Pepper Ballpark. Hopefully we'll never have to use them, but it is much better to be prepared in case of an unforeseen event. We look forward to working with Living for Zachary to help spread awareness of sudden cardiac arrest, as well as youth heart screening that can save lives," said RoughRiders' President, Scott Sonju.
Living for Zachary was founded in honor of Zachary Schrah, who was only 16 years old when he collapsed during a high school football practice in Plano on April 2, 2009. After Zachary's death, the Living for Zachary organization was established to raise awareness of undiagnosed heart issues in teens.
The non-profit organization was started by Zac's mom, Karen Schrah. Living for Zachary is dedicated to raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and saving lives through community education and awareness events, promoting youth heart screenings, awarding student scholarships, and donating AEDs to youth-based organizations.
For more information on mobile heart screenings, AED donations, and student scholarships, visit www.living4zachary.org.
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