Foundation's One Shot organizing Safety Event for student-athletes titled "Lifesavers Luau" on Aug. 2 in Erlanger.
The Matthew Mangine, Jr. One Shot Foundation is hosting its inaugural Lifesavers Luau on August 2, from 5-9 p.m. at Receptions Event Center in Erlanger. This event aims to provide an environment for student-athletes, their parents, coaches, and athletic trainers to learn, discuss, and implement emergency action plans.
The Lifesavers Luau offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn hands-on CPR techniques and gain an understanding of how an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) works. This event is crucial as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death for student-athletes, and about 3.5 million kids suffer sports-related injuries annually in the U.S.
Lauren White, the new director of program development for the Mangine's foundation, emphasises the importance of these practices in safeguarding student-athlete well-being. The foundation's initiatives stress preparedness for sudden cardiac arrest and other sports-related emergencies through training, accessible life-saving equipment, and raising public awareness.
The Lifesavers Luau includes a "Keeping Your Student-Athlete Safe" panel discussion, a buffet dinner, and complimentary drinks. Since its inception in 2021, the Mangine family has trained over 26,000 people in TAKE10 (hands-only) CPR.
The Mangine family has donated approximately 100 AEDs to schools and athletic organizations, and has provided more than $100,000 in emergency medical and training equipment. The foundation also advocates for policy and procedural improvements that safeguard student-athletes during sports seasons and competitions.
Comprehensive emergency action plans, easy access to AEDs, and training for coaches and their staff are recommended best practices for any athletic program or organization. Only 37 percent of U.S. public high schools employ a full-time athletic trainer, making events like the Lifesavers Luau even more crucial.
Prompt action, including administering CPR and using an AED within 1-3 minutes of an emergency, can make SCA a largely survivable event. The Mangine family's efforts align with best practices in sports medicine emergency preparedness, combining education, equipment access, and community engagement to reduce fatalities related to sudden cardiac arrest in youth and high school sports.
For more event details, visit the foundation's website at www.oneshot.life. Approximately 30 million children and teens participate in organized sports in the U.S. each year, making events like the Lifesavers Luau a vital step towards ensuring their safety.
- The Matthew Mangine, Jr. One Shot Foundation is dedicated to the development of emergency action plans for student-athletes.
- At the Lifesavers Luau, participants can learn CPR techniques and understand the working of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
- The Lifesavers Luau is significant as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a major cause of death for student-athletes, with approximately 3.5 million kids suffering sports-related injuries annually in the U.S.
- Lauren White, the new director of program development, underscores the importance of these practices for safeguarding student-athlete health-and-wellness.
- The foundation's initiatives focus on preparedness for emergencies through training, accessible life-saving equipment, and raising public awareness.
- The Lifesavers Luau features a panel discussion, a buffet dinner, and complimentary drinks.
- Since its inception in 2021, the Mangine family has trained over 26,000 people in TAKE10 (hands-only) CPR.
- The Mangine family has donated AEDs to schools and athletic organizations, and has provided over $100,000 in emergency medical and training equipment.
- The foundation promotes policy and procedural improvements for the safety of student-athletes during sports seasons and competitions.
- Comprehensive emergency action plans, easy access to AEDs, and training for coaches are recommended best practices for any athletic program or organization.
- With over 30 million children and teens participating in organized sports each year, events like the Lifesavers Luau play a crucial role in ensuring their safety in sports-and-exercise environments.
