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Julie West: Advocating for AEDs after her son died on the football field
This badass woman is compassionate, courageous, and thoughtful.
Julie is dedicated to the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and is a fierce advocate and champion for raising money
and awareness around the importance of AEDs. She founded the Play for Jake’s Foundation after her son collapsed and died on a football field in 2013. Her hope is to save lives and help prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The Play For Jake Foundation partners with schools to provide heart screenings for its students, as well as to raise funds and awareness around the importance of AEDs.
"I will never overcome the loss of my son but I have learned what works best for me in dealing with my grief. I live with this mantra, “What
would Jake want me to do"? - Julie West
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This badass woman is compassionate, courageous, and thoughtful.
Julie is dedicated to the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and is a fierce advocate and champion for raising money
and awareness around the importance of AEDs. She founded the Play for Jake’s Foundation after her son collapsed and died on a football field in 2013. Her hope is to save lives and help prevent this tragedy from happening to other families. The Play For Jake Foundation partners with schools to provide heart screenings for its students, as well as to raise funds and awareness around the importance of AEDs.
"I will never overcome the loss of my son but I have learned what works best for me in dealing with my grief. I live with this mantra, “What
would Jake want me to do"? - Julie West
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