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  Run to be Ready - 5K, A Success

Thank you to all who participated in the Run to be Ready - 5K race benefiting the Bonny Troisi Foundation & NCPA American Red Cross.  Participants came from New Jersey to North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Dave Troisi opened the event, on behalf of the Bonnie Troise Fdn. and Neil Armstrong, SHS spoke on the importance of the race and stated Susquehanna Health is looking forward to a closer partnership with the NCPA Chapter. Jim Malee, race chairman, served a the MC for the event.

Participants ranging from 9 years to 75 years of age came together to continue Bonny's legacy of supporting the North Central PA Chapter of the Red Cross, and it's many vital programs supporting the community it serves.

The winners in the Run categories where Brock Waughen in the male category with the time of 17:35, and Kristine Anspach in the female category with the time of 21:14.  The 5K walk winners were Andrea Pulizzi in the female category and Neil Armstrong in the male category.

  •  36 Door Prizes for Runners/Walkers.

  • 5K Awards were given to the top male & female in each race. (Walk & Run)

  • 1s, 2nd, 3rd Place ribbon w/medal presented in each 5K age categories.

  • 50/50- Winner  M.  McMunn

   


In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Generally temperatures are 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a long period of time and occur with high humidity as well.

Know the Difference

Excessive Heat Watch—Conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours.Heat Wave Safety Checklist

Excessive Heat Warning—Heat Index values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs=105-110° Fahrenheit).

Heat Advisory—Heat Index values are forecast to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs=100-105° Fahrenheit).


Now is a great time to learn CPR

Most cardiac arrests happen at home,  leaving immediate, emergency care in the hands of loved ones. In fact, almost 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in private residences.

Would you know what to do if an adult suddenly collapsed, whether at home or in a public setting? Being trained in how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can mean the difference between life and death, effectively doubling a victim's chance for survival.

When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the victim collapses, becomes unresponsive to gentle shaking, stops breathing normally and, after two rescue breaths, still isn't breathing normally, coughing or moving. If bystander CPR is not provided, a victim's chance of survival falls between 7 percent to 10 percent for every minute of delay until defibrillation occurs.

CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the heart and brain and increases the amount of time that an electric shock from a defibrillator can be effective.

If you have had training in CPR, you will know how to provide life-saving support until emergency personnel can take over.

CPR training also includes knowing how to use an automatic electronic defibrillator (AED). These portable devices-with their distinctive red and white logos- are designed to be simple to use, even for the untrained. They are required by law to be in public places, such as health clubs and shopping malls, but many communities also keep them near the entrances to community centers, theaters, swimming pools, and in workplaces and government offices. AEDs are portable enough to be used in the home and are especially beneficial for families with known existing heart conditions. Child and Infent class are avaible also.

Call the NCPA Red Cross for class information at (570) 326-9131.

 

 

 

 

        

 

A Benefit for the NCPA American Red Cross and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1147
Presents a:  Wise Crackers Comedy Show, Aug 21

Click here for more information!

A big THANK YOU to all sponsors, those who provided items for the auction or give-aways and to all the volunteers. Without the help of these individuals and businesses, we would not be able to provide our services without your support.

Again - "THANK YOU!"


Mission Statement

The American Red Cross, a humaintarian organization
led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the
fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement,
will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent,
prepare for and respond to emergencies.

                                                                                                                                   

 

 
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