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The Anthony Bates Foundation (ABF) believes that no parent should suffer the heartbreak of losing a child to an undiagnosed cardiac malady; we seek to eliminate preventable Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). HEART Month continues here! We need your support at the Anthony Bates Foundation as we carry-on with promoting, educating and raising awareness of HCM; the leading killer of young athletes in this country. The ABF Quest 2020 seeks support to screen 1,000,000 youth in the next 4 years. We need your help!
Give today to save someone's life tomorrow!
Give today to save someone's life tomorrow!
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Heart Screenings/Fun Events on the Calendar:
Here are a few of our upcoming events and screenings. Be sure to check this space regularly because we're always adding new stuff. Click "Event" link below or drop down to "Events & What's New"
and sign up for Screening Appointments: Events PHOENIX - ABF Holiday Gathering & Wine Tasting FRIDAY, December 7, 2018 Our annual tradition of gathering with our friends, family, volunteers & supporters! We will have a wine-tasting, raffle, silent auction / on-line auction, food, beverages & fun for all! Tickets are $20 or bring some office supplies from our wish list! Plus, we will host our annual White Elephant Gift Exchange! Bring a wrapped gift ($20 value / or an item from home you can live without!) House rules on the exchange that starts at 7 PM. FLAGSTAFF - Flagstaff Clinic NM Cardiac Screening Day, FRIDAY., Dec. 14, 2018 Heart Screening Day for Youth & Families (10 years old to Adults) receive an ECG (aka EKG) and Ultrasound (aka Echo.) Fee is needed to set appointments, & appointments are required. Flagstaff Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine 809 N Humphreys St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Cardiac Screening in Planning Stages:
We are Open for a school near you! Contact us for more information on how to bring a "life saving" cardiac screening to your community. - Lake Havasu High Schools - February 16, 2019 - Cactus HS - Winter 2019, Glendale, AZ - Sandra Day O'Connor HS - Winter 2019, Phoenix, AZ - Moon Valley HS - Spring 2019, Phoenix, AZ - Chandler Unified High Schools - Spring, 2019-All (5) HS Chandler, AZ |
Screenings in the FuturePhoenix communities-Spring & Fall 2019
We're also planning events in the Mesa, Tempe, & Chandler School Districts. Not to mention upcoming events in NM and an Australian debut for our friends down-under! |
Who Does HCM Affect?HCM crosses ALL age groups, ethnicities and genders. Young athletes represent only 15% of fatalities caused by HCM. It is the added physical exertion of the heart during exercise and the cool down phase of the heart that will cause a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
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Donate TodayDon't miss out on a great opportunity to support a wonderful cause. Submit your donation request TODAY. Help us save lives and make a difference in your community. You can also contact us directly with your donation questions at: Sharon@anthonybates.org or phone: 602-482-5606.
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