Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Extends Invitation to Fall Event

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation invites the community to its annual awards reception, Won't You Be My Neighbor?...Won't You Learn How to Save a Life, to be held on October 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh. The event will honor survivors of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and the neighborly rescuers whose quick and courageous actions made the difference between life and death.

WTAE TV News Anchor Sally Wiggin, who lost her father to SCA when she was a teenager, will serve as emcee. Jamie Dixon, University of Pittsburgh Men's Basketball coach, who lost his sister Maggie Dixon to SCA when she was just 28, will be keynote speaker. And Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Turzai, a strong supporter of the mission to raise SCA awareness, will share his personal remarks.

As a special treat, David Newell, Mr. McFeeley from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, will make a guest appearance, highlighting the need for "speedy delivery" of CPR and every neighbor's role when SCA occurs.

"This year's event promises to be the best ever," said Dr. Norman Abramson, vice-chair of the SCA Foundation Board of Directors, and professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. "We are thrilled with the caliber of speakers and guests who will share their stories and perspectives on survival, and we are honored that The Fred Rogers Company is supporting our efforts to advance the theme of 'neighbors helping neighbors.'"

Tickets for the event are $75 per guest ($45 of which is tax-deductible) and may be purchased online at http://www.blacktie-pittsburgh.com or by mailing a check payable to the SCA Foundation, to 7500 Brooktree Road, Suite 111, Wexford, PA 15090. RSVPs are requested by September 30.

For sponsorship opportunities or to donate silent auction items, contact Event Co-Chairs Jennifer Bassett or Heidi Holzapfel at 724-934-0034 or [email protected].

Can't attend? Please consider making a fully-deductible contribution to the SCA Foundation at www.sca-aware.org/donate.

About the SCA Foundation

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to raise awareness and save lives threatened by sudden cardiac arrest. For more information, visit http://sca-aware.org, join the You Can Save a Life group on LinkedIn, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/youcansavealife and 'Like' us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/youcansavealife.

SOURCE Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Foundation