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GOOD NEWS on our Legislative Initiative: Inspired by the John Taylor Babbitt Foundation, legislation to increase access, availability, and the use of automated external defibrillators by Good Samaritans in emergency situations, has now passed both the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, and awaits approval by Governor Chris Christie. See our "Legislative Initiative" tab for more information.

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Good Samaritan Bill Signed into Law
On Thursday May 3, 2012 the Good Samaritan Bill was signed into law by Governor Chris Christie. The Good Samaritan Law protects an uncertified person who uses an AED (automated external defibrillator) in an attempt to save a life from civil liability if they unintentionally cause injury. The signing of the bill takes place a little more than two months after the bill was passed by the State Senates and Assembly.

by Elizabeth Entwistle

Should Young Athletes Be Screened for Heart Risk?
Should high school athletes be screened for heart trouble before taking to the practice field? Once thought to be exceedingly rare, sudden cardiac death is far more prevalent among young athletes than previously believed, recent research has shown.
by From the New York Times

Saving Lives at St. Benedictine Academy

AED Donation and Newest JTB Heart Club at St Benedictine Academy -- Follow this link for our new Heart Club at St Benedictine Academy.

Summer 2011

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Foundation Issues Guide for Defibrillator Program

The JTB Foundation has just issued an easy-to-use guide for launching a defibrillator and training program in your town or community. Based on our successful initiative in the Chathams, the guide provides a step-by-step program that can save lives by preventing sudden cardiac death through defibrillators and CPR/AED training.

JTB Foundation

JOHN TAYLOR BABBITT FOUNDATION is a nonprofit 501© -3 organization founded in John’s memory and dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death.