Football coaches administer cpr

[JustJen]

I am not blaming anyone I am just wanting to make sure we err on the side of caution and drown the kids with fluids.....

This was NOT at all a heat related incident ... and, honestly, it hasn't been that hot when these conditioning sessions have been underway (not like it's bound to be in 2-3 weeks).  I certainly understand the concern you have a2zaw4, but this  was absolutely unrelated to heat and/or dehydration.

Our coaches are wonderful.  They care about the kids, want to give them opportunities to learn, grow and play ... and, more than anything, want to keep them safe.  I can't imagine the emotional roller coaster this has been for this young man's family, the football team and the coaches.  Their quick and sound actions--along with the deputy who responded--saved this boy's life.  Like everyone else, I am wishing for the best for them all.

[student2010]

Yeah this can't really be considered heat related because of the kid's enlarged heart and the fact that they were only ten minutes into practice....

[Football Dad]

Bedford athletes are well taken care of at all practices, games and any related event.  Coaches are top notch and safety of the athletes is always their first priority.  As proven by this horrible event.  Must we always look for someone to blame?  Just pray that Chris pulls thru this.

[a2zaw4]

Okay unless someone can tell me for a FACT that HEAT was not even 1% related to this event, Ill stand down, but I have every reason that HEAT conditions did contribute to the onset of this situation even if it is ONLY 1%

It is a very sad statement that we live in a nation where some people will just walk by someone in need, or someone committing a criminal act and do nothing. From what has been reported, EVERY one on the field attended to Chris, and they assisted the deputy in doing what needed to be done.....

Thanks Mr Deputy for being in the Area, thanks for having the AED on board... I firmly believe it proved the fact that Chris is breathing today because of it.

There is never a time when HEAT would NOT be a factor.....

[collegekid]

Okay unless someone can tell me for a FACT that HEAT was not even 1% related to this event, Ill stand down, but I have every reason that HEAT conditions did contribute to the onset of this situation even if it is ONLY 1%

It was a pre-existing heart condition. Hence, it would have been just as likely to have happened had he been sitting at home, or doing anything else. You never know when it will just pop up and happen.

The coaches and the first responders did save his life it would seem, and no one was 'at fault' as some would seem to think for it to have happened. Let's just be thankful that it turned out as well as it did. No one can predict, or plan from something this random to have happened, they can only be trained and react when it does.

[student2010]

Okay unless someone can tell me for a FACT that HEAT was not even 1% related to this event, Ill stand down, but I have every reason that HEAT conditions did contribute to the onset of this situation even if it is ONLY 1%
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There is never a time when HEAT would NOT be a factor.....

I don't understand why you keep going on about the heat when, once again, this kid was only TEN minutes into practice. That's barely enough time for warm up!

[steelerfan73]

Coaches to receive commendations at township hall tues. nite @ 7 pm.

[SPORTSDAD]

I was talking with a local businessman this morning. Both of us have sons on the varsity football team.  He found out that the athletic department does not have a portable defibrillator to keep there in case of emergencies.  If the sheriff's deputy had not had one in his car, the young man would have probably died.  We feel that the BHS Athletic Dept should have one, but its doubtful that there is room in the budget for it.  I was told that a new one costs about $3,000, and a used one is about half of that.  They are supposed to be easy to use.  The two of us are willing to kick in a few hundred for it.  Any one else want to step up?  I dont ever want to lose one of our kids if we can prevent it.  I am willing to take the lead on this if there is enough support.  Care to help out?

[Stop the Looting]

I can't stand the idea of public money going to sports. I can't stand that one of the things we are constantly bombarded with is when the unions cry on our shoulders about how they aren't paid enough and how when budget issues come up it is the sports used as a tool to rally everyone to increase their taxes so the unions can insure their retirement while all of the real working citizens gotta do with less.

But!

I absolutely love the private sector stepping up to the plate and doing for themselves. Way to go! I'll even chip in at least twenty bucks if not fifty. Contact me through this site when their is proof that enough of the private citizens are stepping up to the plate and we are about to score a touchdown. I will refuse to give a dime if we fumble (definition of a fumble in this instance: this project recieves even a penny from the tax payer).

[SPORTSDAD]

Thanks STL.  I'll keep you posted.  If enough respond I will contact Mark German and see how we need to set this up to make sure the money goes where its intended.

[J Hoffa]

I can't stand the idea of public money going to sports. I can't stand that one of the things we are constantly bombarded with is when the unions cry on our shoulders about how they aren't paid enough and how when budget issues come up it is the sports used as a tool to rally everyone to increase their taxes so the unions can insure their retirement while all of the real working citizens gotta do with less.

But!

I absolutely love the private sector stepping up to the plate and doing for themselves. Way to go! I'll even chip in at least twenty bucks if not fifty. Contact me through this site when their is proof that enough of the private citizens are stepping up to the plate and we are about to score a touchdown. I will refuse to give a dime if we fumble (definition of a fumble in this instance: this project recieves even a penny from the tax payer).

Just curious, are you going to let your "private" donation remain totally "private" or are you going to commingle it with the government by adding it to your list of donations and contributions that you claim against your income tax?  

With respect to contributions, could a contribution be sent to the athletic boosters,  specifically ear-marked for the defibrillator?  Information like how to made out a check to earmark the contribuition along with a mailing address would not seem too difficult to set up.  Is that something you could do SPORTSDAD and post?

[SPORTSDAD]

Hoffa,
Thats pretty much what I have in mind, something like the boosters or football moms.  My only concern is if we don't raise enough, where does the money go?  I'm not sure how to handle that.

[collegekid]

$1,245 for a brand new portable model.

http://www.aedsuperstore.com/defibtech-lifeline-aed.html

An extra $75 for a battery that lasts 7 years instead of 5.

[StopTheBurning]

the school just has to have $2000.

[Stop the Looting]

Hoffa

If you read more of my stuff on this site, you would know how far out of line you are.

Would I use it to offset my "Constitutional-Income Tax" (two terms are contradictory which you would know if you read the Constitution) if the donation was substantial?

Yes.

The sixteenth amendment is totally unconstitutional. The amendments to the Constitution were never designed to increase the powers of the central government. You being a government owned school scholar wouldn’t have learned that.

And furthermore, if you studied Karl Marx, you would know that a graduated income tax (what so many here support) is one of the many steps to Communism which our government put in play some time ago.

So if the donation would keep five cents out of the illegal looter’s hands, I would claim it in every line possible on my tax form, quadruple if I wasn’t afraid the Thought Police would show up at more doorsteps ( I am so proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free).

As to the donation, it would be much more substantial if I thought sports were a necessity. I am probably the least sport oriented person that you will find within (I have no idea how many) miles.

Forced taxation to pander the whims of the majority is tyranny; individual choice in contributions is liberty. That is the only reason I offer the donation, to support that ideal. I cheer when I hear of it and can’t allow myself to be hypocritical.

So tell me the address to drop off the cash; I will drop it into a box on the front porch in the deep of night. I crave no public acknowledgement for it. But I want to see the pledges here first, ones I can believe. I will contribute nothing to a program were public dollars will make up the difference. If not enough are willing to support the idea, the item shouldn’t get purchased.

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