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- 1. SADS FOUNDATION SUPPORTINGFAMILIES. SAVING LIVES. By: Rachel Whitaker
- 2. ABOUT THE FOUNDATION…As an foundation, we wanted to find "the better way" to educate people of the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS). A nonprofit charitable organization that was established on December 12, 1991.
- 3. This foundation wasstarted with the purpose of helping to prevent sudden and unexpected cardiac death in children and in young adults. CONTINUE…
- 4. MISSION… To savethe lives and support the families of children and young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
- 5. WHAT IS SADSSudden arrhythmia death syndromes (SADS) is genetic heart rhythm abnormalities conditions that can cause sudden death in young, apparently healthy people – who are undiagnosed. These conditions can be treated and deaths can be prevented. SADS condition are passed down from parent to child with each child of an affected parent having a 50% chance of inheriting the condition.
- 6. PROCESS… As morevictims are taken from us, we do our best to go around the world and spread the word about SADS. Each month we put on many seminars and charity events in memory of those who have lost the battle.
- 7. INPUTS… We needhelp from charities and people like you to be able to spread the word and alert people of the dangers of this deadly disease. People willing to give some time and donations are what keep us going.
- 8. OUTPUTS… The SADSFamily Pedigree Project and SADS Pedigree Kit can help you identify and help other family members who need to be screened – and save lives! Sponsoring public awareness meetings in local communities, providing educational videos, and also sponsor the International SADS Awareness Week . http://www.parentheartwatch.org/
- 9. THE GOAL… Toinform everyone about the effects of untreated/undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmias and the methods by which death can be prevented. To have volunteers participate in awareness activities, support groups and other awareness events. To prevent additional tragedies that can be avoided through early detection and proper treatment.
- 10. HOW YOU CANHELP… As a foundation they rely on their volunteers to help spread the word of SADS conditions. Join their efforts and become a SADS awareness volunteer by emailing Adrienne or calling 1(800)786-7723 You can donate money to the foundation to help save someone’s life by going to https://www.sads.org/Donate
- 11. COMMUNITY NEED Toomany people of all ages, lives have ended so suddenly. If the communities joined in and help spread the word, more lives could be saved and less grieving would be happening.
- 12. SHUTTLEWORTH FOUNDATION TheShuttleworth foundation is all about people who change the world for the better. Our foundation does just that, we want to help save peoples lives, and help them live longer lives. With the two working together, many great things can come from the partnership.
- 13. CRITICAL READING Thisfoundation is based on critical reading. Reading about the disease, studying it, the doctors of this foundation worked hard so they can make a change in the world, to make a difference.
- 14. CRITICAL THINKING Asa foundation we had to think of ways to get the word out and how to grab the attention of funding organizations to make a difference.
- 15. CRITICAL ACTION Actionneeded to take place in order for this foundation to grow. A group of doctors met and tests are now available for people and now more lives can be saved.
- 16. A very closefriend of mine lost a friend from this disease. She has told me many stories and it broke my heart. I decided to do my project on this foundation, to learn more about it and how I can become involved, as well as get you involved. PERSONAL CONNECTION