Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike Vereb is making waves in the battle for awareness of the risks and dangers associated with SCA (sudden cardiac arrest). When two parents lost their infant son to SCA (sudden cardiac arrest), they came to Rep. Verab looking for answers and for change.
Together the parents and Mike Vereb started a non-profit called Simon's Fund to bring heart screenings into school across the state.Vereb is concerned that because of the growing competitive nature of youth sports, parents and coaches are pushing young athletes further than necessary. Vereb said that a bottle of Gatorade and a wet rag over the head of a athlete just doesn't cut it anymore.
New state policies require all students competing in athletics to have read and understand the symptoms of SCA (sudden cardiac arrest) and to let their coaches and parents know if they exhibit any of these symptoms. If so, they are removed from the field until their local medical professional approves them.
Strides are being made across the country for the benefit of our youth and students everywhere. Learn more about Simon's Fund or Living for Zachary for more information on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and heart screening for your family.
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