I was killed on March 25, 2000 while playing lacrosse for Northport High School by a syndrome known as Commotio Cordis. » find out more about me
My family and friends have created this foundation to protect your loved ones. Please help them in their mission to end sudden cardiac death in young athletes. » find out how you can help
Free AED/CPR Heartsaver Training In recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day, on May 31, 2010, and National CPR and AED Awareness Week, June 1-7 2010, The Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation, in partnership with St.FrancisHospital, WinthropUniversityHospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and MercyMedicalCenter, will be offering rree American Heart Association Heartsaver AED/CPR certification classes. »Registration Info
Man Saves Life with Defibrillator Again For the second time in three years, the man whose own son died before a defibrillator arrived, has used the device to save a life. »more
Defibrillators for Special Needs' Homes a Fundraising Focus Two charitable foundations created to help people with special needs are joining forces to raise enough money to install automated external defibrillators in group homes across the state. Officials from the National Foundation for Human Potential and the founders of the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation unveiled the "12 for Life NYS" campaign. »more
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Screen Pass Apathy toward thorough pre-participation heart evaluations leaves some at-risk student-athletes undetected — and others dead.»more
Get this FREE kit today! The Louis J. Acompora Foundation has developed the "AED in the School" kit, which details from "A to Z", the necessary steps to implement a public access defibrillation program. »request your kit now
Heartsaver AED Training May 27, 2010 • The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education,
Old Brookville, NY • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
For additional information or to register, please call Saint Francis Hospital ECC/CPR Department at 516-629-2128 or 516-629-2036
The ONE IN SPIRIT BAND can now be ordered through the mail! Help us help you! The Louis J Acompora Memorial Foundation has one purpose ... to keep our children out of harms way. Now you can help and show you support the cause.
Click the link below to get a printable order form and order your ONE IN SPIRIT BANDS today! Available in both ADULT and YOUTH sizes, these bracelets will help get more AEDs and training to the people and children that need it.
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