9/11/14 - The announcement of a potentially lifesaving county-wide high school CPR program will be made in conjunction with a special first responders blood drive Friday afternoon. A unique collaboration will provide Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED training to every high school student in Livingston County over the next four years. American Red Cross leadership, the Edward and June Kellogg Family Dental Foundation, Livingston County leaders and emergency personnel as well as school officials will detail the new partnership and the grant making it possible. Executive Director of the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross Renee Wyatt tells WHMI theyâre excited and the innovative partnership has been a long time in the making. The announcement will be made at 4pm Friday, during the inaugural âHonor Your Heroâ Battle of the Badges blood drive at the new Livingston County Public Safety Complex on Tooley Road in Howell. The American Red Cross joined forces with police, fire and EMS agencies in Livingston County for the blood drive where donors are encouraged to help save lives and cast a ballot for their favorite department. The agency with the most votes at the end of the blood drive wins the challenge and bragging rights until next year. Individuals interested in donating blood can either walk in or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment. Complete details can be found in the attachment below. (JM)
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