Where's My Flat Bob?
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation launched "Flat Bob" at the 2012 Heart Rhythm Society meeting, a campaign designed to increase awareness and education for Long QT and other SADS conditions in children and young adults. “Flat Bob” serves as a symbol of compassion and friendship for raising awareness of SADS conditions and having families share their stories around the world.
Salt Lake City, UT, May 11, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation Connecting People Around the World
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation launched "Flat Bob", a campaign designed to increase awareness and education for Long QT and other SADS conditions in children and young adults. “Flat Bob” serves as a symbol of compassion and friendship for raising awareness of SADS conditions and having families share their stories around the world.
The SADS Foundation is an organization dedicated to saving lives and supporting families of children and young adults who are predisposed to sudden death due to heart abnormalities. The Foundation provides information, support and hope to thousands of families with children living with the health threat and is a leader in education, research and advocacy for people with genetic heart arrhythmias that can cause sudden deaths.
The Flat Bob campaign originated with the “Where’s Bob” campaign when Bob DeVries’ wife suddenly passed away from Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) at the age of 35. As part of his recovery process, DeVries began a quest to attend one baseball game at all 30 MLB ballparks in the loving memory of his wife.
“I have spent many hours reliving the past and saying what if I would have done this or that,” says DeVrie. "What I have learned is that you really can’t ‘what if’ the past, but you can ‘what if’ the future.Today, people can take Flat Bob with them wherever they go to raise awareness of the warning signs of Long QT and other SADS conditions. Everyone is encouraged to send in photos of Flat Bob at a soccer field, swim lesson, doctor’s office, or wherever Flat Bob is needed to help support those who are living with or have suffered from SADS conditions."
For more information on Flat Bob or how to help the SADS Foundation, please visit www.StopSADS.org.
About SADS Foundation
Formed in 1992, the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation’s mission is to save the lives and support the families of children & young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. We are committed to promoting the early detection and treatment of these conditions throughout the world. The Foundation distributes materials internationally through grass roots efforts in order to teach families, educators and medical professionals about SADS conditions. For more information visit www.StopSADS.org or call .800.STOP-SAD (800.786.7723). Find us on Facebook at www.causes.com/causes/225843 and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SADSFoundation.
-www.StopSADS.org-
Contact: Laura Wall
VP, Development & Marketing
Office: 801.531.0937
Cell: 801.641.7148
E-mail: laura@sads.org
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation launched "Flat Bob", a campaign designed to increase awareness and education for Long QT and other SADS conditions in children and young adults. “Flat Bob” serves as a symbol of compassion and friendship for raising awareness of SADS conditions and having families share their stories around the world.
The SADS Foundation is an organization dedicated to saving lives and supporting families of children and young adults who are predisposed to sudden death due to heart abnormalities. The Foundation provides information, support and hope to thousands of families with children living with the health threat and is a leader in education, research and advocacy for people with genetic heart arrhythmias that can cause sudden deaths.
The Flat Bob campaign originated with the “Where’s Bob” campaign when Bob DeVries’ wife suddenly passed away from Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) at the age of 35. As part of his recovery process, DeVries began a quest to attend one baseball game at all 30 MLB ballparks in the loving memory of his wife.
“I have spent many hours reliving the past and saying what if I would have done this or that,” says DeVrie. "What I have learned is that you really can’t ‘what if’ the past, but you can ‘what if’ the future.Today, people can take Flat Bob with them wherever they go to raise awareness of the warning signs of Long QT and other SADS conditions. Everyone is encouraged to send in photos of Flat Bob at a soccer field, swim lesson, doctor’s office, or wherever Flat Bob is needed to help support those who are living with or have suffered from SADS conditions."
For more information on Flat Bob or how to help the SADS Foundation, please visit www.StopSADS.org.
About SADS Foundation
Formed in 1992, the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation’s mission is to save the lives and support the families of children & young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. We are committed to promoting the early detection and treatment of these conditions throughout the world. The Foundation distributes materials internationally through grass roots efforts in order to teach families, educators and medical professionals about SADS conditions. For more information visit www.StopSADS.org or call .800.STOP-SAD (800.786.7723). Find us on Facebook at www.causes.com/causes/225843 and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SADSFoundation.
-www.StopSADS.org-
Contact: Laura Wall
VP, Development & Marketing
Office: 801.531.0937
Cell: 801.641.7148
E-mail: laura@sads.org
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SADS Foundation
Laura Wall, Vice President
801-641-7148
www.StopSADS.org
Laura Wall, Vice President
801-641-7148
www.StopSADS.org
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