WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (SOUTH FLORIDA DAILY) -
One in 300 youngsters has a detectable heart condition and 80 percent of youth have no symptoms at all prior to a sudden cardiac arrest. The numbers highlight a critical health issue among young people.
That’s why GOLDLAW and Who We Play For are teaming to host a free heart screening event on Saturday, February 21. The event takes place at the Westgate Parks and Recreation Center in West Palm Beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event aims to screen hundreds of young people ages 10 to 25 and emphasizes education and awareness can save a life.
A grant from the Florida Department of Health makes the entire event completely free for the local community.
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What to expect
- Free ECG screenings: Who We Play For team members will be administering electrocardiogram screenings.
- CPR and AED education: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue paramedics are bringing their trucks to demonstrate how EKG equipment is used.
- Hands-on training: Every Second Counts CPR is providing practical CPR and AED instruction.
- Free treats: GOLDLAW’s Sweet Justice Ice Cream Truck will be serving complimentary refreshments.
- Prize raffle: An AED donated by GOLDLAW will be raffled off at the event.
Meet the Organizers
Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq., CEO and founder of GOLDLAW, and Stacy Cartechine, a heart screening director from Who We Play For, will be in attendance to educate and engage with attendees.
How to Participate
Pre-registration is encouraged at WWPF.as.me/WPBYouthHeartScreening.
Walk-ins are welcome, and consent forms will be available on-site.
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