CPR / RECAPPING MY LAST 2 YEARS

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CPR RECAPPING MY LAST 2 YEARS
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It has been an incredible 2 years working as the
Gov. Relations Director in Nevada for the
American Heart Association. I have worked with
great people on issues that impact heart disease
and stroke for adults and children. Some of those
issues include the Statewide Wellness Policy
(Passed Summer 2014), Statewide Stroke Registry
(Passed Spring 2015) and the 1 increase to the
Nevada Tobacco Tax. (Spring 2015) Each of the
public health victories listed above represents
countless hours of thoughtful work from
survivors, volunteers, staff, coalition members,
elected officials and many more. So why do we
work so hard? Why do we have such challenging
goals? Life is Why!
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Yes. Life is WHY!! Last week I was presenting CPR
Kits to a school district in Rural Nevada and the
Superintendent of the district said to me you
know those AEDs you all worked to get into our
schools and buildings, last month one of my Vice
Principals used one to save a life. The
individuals life that was saved represents more
than just a person that was saved. They are a
living proof that the work we engage in has a
Why. Every time they give a hug , help a friend
or say Im sorry is one time more than they would
have been able had it not been for the work we
have the privilege to be part of. As I
celebrate my 2 year Anniversary as the Nevada
Government Relations Director and 7th year
working with American Heart Association I am
grateful for the living proof that the work we do
makes a difference.
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The accompanying picture is with Superintendent
Dale Norton, Assemblyman James Oscarson and
myself minutes after Superintendent Norton told
me the story of the AED Save. The CPR kits in
front of us represent the resources needed to
train over 6,000 kids in hands only CPR in NYE
County Nevada. Learn more about
http//www.healthforcetrainingcenter.com/ Source
yourethecure.org