SADS FOUNDATIONSADS FOUNDATIONSUPPORTING FAMILIES.SUPPORTING FAMILIES.
SAVING LIVES.SAVING LIVES.
By: Rachel WhitakerBy: Rachel Whitaker
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION…ABOUT THE FOUNDATION…
As an foundation, we wanted to find "the better way" to educate people of the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS).
A nonprofit charitable organization that was established on December 12, 1991.
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his foundation was started with the
purpose of helping to prevent sudden and
unexpected cardiac death in children and
in young adults.
CONTINUE…CONTINUE…
MISSION…MISSION…
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o save the lives and support the families of children
and young adults who are genetically predisposed to
sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
WHAT IS SADSWHAT IS SADS
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udden arrhythmia death syndromes (SADS) is genetic heart
rhythm abnormalities conditions that can cause sudden
death in young, apparently healthy people – who are
undiagnosed. These conditions can be treated and deaths
can be prevented. SADS condition are passed down from
parent to child with each child of an affected parent having a
50% chance of inheriting the condition.
PROCESS…PROCESS…
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s more victims are taken from us, we do our best to
go around the world and spread the word about
SADS.
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ach month we put on many seminars and charity
events in memory of those who have lost the battle.
INPUTS…INPUTS…
We need help from charities and people like you to be able to spread the word and alert people of the dangers of this deadly disease.
People willing to give some time and donations are what keep us going.
OUTPUTS…OUTPUTS…
The SADS Family Pedigree Project and SADS Pedigree Kit
can help you identify and help other family members
who need to be screened – and save lives!
Sponsoring public awareness meetings in local
communities, providing educational videos, and also
sponsor the International SADS Awareness Week .
http://www.parentheartwatch.org/
THE GOAL…THE GOAL…T
o inform everyone about the effects of untreated/undiagnosed cardiac
arrhythmias and the methods by which death can be prevented.
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o have volunteers participate in awareness activities, support groups
and other awareness events.
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o prevent additional tragedies that can be avoided through early
detection and proper treatment.
HOW YOU CAN HELP…HOW YOU CAN HELP…
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s a foundation they rely on their volunteers to help spread the word
of SADS conditions.
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oin their efforts and become a SADS awareness volunteer by
emailing Adrienne or calling 1(800)786-7723
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ou can donate money to the foundation to help save someone’s life
by going to https://www.sads.org/Donate
COMMUNITY NEEDCOMMUNITY NEED
Too many people of all ages, lives have ended so
suddenly.
If the communities joined in and help spread the
word, more lives could be saved and less grieving
would be happening.
SHUTTLEWORTH FOUNDATIONSHUTTLEWORTH FOUNDATION
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he Shuttleworth foundation is all about people who change the
world for the better.
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ur foundation does just that, we want to help save peoples lives,
and help them live longer lives.
W
ith the two working together, many great things can come from the
partnership.
CRITICAL READINGCRITICAL READING
This foundation is based on critical reading.
Reading about the disease, studying it, the doctors
of this foundation worked hard so they can make a
change in the world, to make a difference.
CRITICAL THINKINGCRITICAL THINKING
As a foundation we had to think of ways to get the
word out and how to grab the attention of funding
organizations to make a difference.
CRITICAL ACTIONCRITICAL ACTION
Action needed to take place in order for this
foundation to grow.
A group of doctors met and tests are now available
for people and now more lives can be saved.
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very close friend of mine lost a
friend from this disease. She has
told me many stories and it broke
my heart. I decided to do my
project on this foundation, to learn
more about it and how I can
become involved, as well as get
you involved.
PERSONAL CONNECTIONPERSONAL CONNECTION