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Save-A-Life Saturday
Mar 14, 2011
The South Mississippi Chapter will offer free CPR and first aid training on Saturday, March 19, as part of Gabrielle Giffords Honorary Save-a-Life Saturday. Red Cross chapters will hold classes at more than 100 locations across the country to honor Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and all those involved in the Tucson tragedy.
Training will last 45 minutes to one hour, and will include instruction in hands-only CPR, controlling external bleeding and managing shock.
The tragedy in Tucson is a reminder of how important it is for everyone to know first aid and CPR. As this tragic event unfolded, several bystanders knew these vital skills, which helped save the lives of many victims, including Congresswoman Giffords.
A Red Cross survey given in 2010 found that about one in four people have found themselves in a situation where someone needed CPR. Recent research also shows that if more people learned hands-only CPR, we could increase the likelihood of surviving cardiac emergencies that occur outside a hospital by putting more victims within a few steps of lifesaving assistance. The Red Cross is able to provide this free training through the generous support of Walgreens and Safeway.
Also on March 19, the Red Cross is premiering a special set of videos to teach CPR and first aid skills. Those unable to attend a Save-a-Life Saturday event can also visit www.redcross.org/savealife to see lifesaving skills being taught.
Details for the day:
Hattiesburg 8:00 a.m. – 2:30p.m.
University of Southern Mississippi
Union Room B
For more information: 601-582-8151
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