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Penn State University Recognizes Foundation Executive Director as "Hometown Hero"
Penn State University, in partnership with Dietz & Watson, recognized foundation executive director, Julie Walker, as a Hometown Hero during the season opener of the Penn State men's basketball game at the Bryce Jordan Center. Dietz & Watson and Penn State teamed up to honor those individuals who are going above and beyond for their friends, families, communities and country. Hometown Heroes not only help others, but inspire those around them with their outstanding service and other selfless actions. WE ARE...checking hearts, protecting hearts & saving lives! 2018 Was An Incredible Year!
Check out our Year In Review Video! To our volunteers, sponsors, donors and supporters...we humbly thank you for helping us to deliver our lifesaving programs and services in the Midstate. |
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The Peyton Walker Foundation Receives National Award For Lifesaving Efforts
Parent Heart Watch, the national organization for protecting youth from sudden cardiac arrest, awarded foundation executive director Julie Walker the 2018 Hero For Young Hearts Advocacy Champion Award. Julie and the Foundation were recognized for their "unwavering dedication to protecting young lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest."
Says Julie Walker, "We're incredibly honored to be recognized for the lifesaving work we're able to do - thanks to our medical partners, community & business sponsors, our PIAA District 3 partnership, donors, family, friends and all of our volunteers! Everyone who has supported our mission is a 'hero for young hearts.' This has been a community project from day one."
Parent Heart Watch, the national organization for protecting youth from sudden cardiac arrest, awarded foundation executive director Julie Walker the 2018 Hero For Young Hearts Advocacy Champion Award. Julie and the Foundation were recognized for their "unwavering dedication to protecting young lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest."
Says Julie Walker, "We're incredibly honored to be recognized for the lifesaving work we're able to do - thanks to our medical partners, community & business sponsors, our PIAA District 3 partnership, donors, family, friends and all of our volunteers! Everyone who has supported our mission is a 'hero for young hearts.' This has been a community project from day one."
In The News....Learn about Peyton and the Foundation's Lifesaving Work
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WITF Smart Talk: SCA Awareness
iHeart Radio: "Insight With Sylvia Maus"
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abc27: Importance of Screenings
CBS21: Count Your Blessing Campaign
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FOX 43: Hundreds Screened
abc27: Focus on Family
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More News Stories:
Late Cumberland County Teenager Continues To Leave Her Mark (abc27, April 2017)
Non-Profit Offers Free Heart Screenings For Students (abc27, March 2017)
EKG Screenings Can Protect Young Hearts (Parent Heart Watch, March 2017)
The Shocking Truth About AEDs (Parent Heart Watch, March 2017)
Heart Month: Sudden Cardiac Arrest & How To Use an AED (abc27, February 2017)
Defibrillator Donation Honors Teen's Mission (abc27)
The Peyton Walker Foundation (Comcast Creative)
The Beat Goes On Under The Stars (abc27, August 2016)
Midstate Group, Born of Tragedy, Works to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death (abc27, November 2015)
PIAA District III & Peyton Walker Foundation Announce Partnership
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District III and The Peyton Walker Foundation are pleased and proud to announce a partnership dedicated to advancing their mutual mission - saving lives and enhancing the well-being of students in District III geographic area.
The two parties will work together to broaden the reach of the Foundation's Heart Screening Clinics. Additional AEDs are being made available to District III schools, and there are plans to coordinate AED & CPR training for students, coaches, athletes and families in District III.
Read the full press release here.
