The John Taylor Babbitt Foundation is a not for profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in John’s memory and dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death.
Goals and Objectives
- Install defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, athletic venues and public gathering places and facilitate training of individuals in the use of AEDs and CPR.
- Propose and sponsor legislative efforts to encourage widespread placement of AEDs.
- Raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and the key role of bystanders in saving lives.
- Fund research on genetic cardiac disorders that increase risk of sudden cardiac death.
- Promote and support screening for sudden cardiac arrest risk factors
Defibrillators and Training
- Proposing legislation and lobbying for state-level and federal laws on defibrillators.
- Working on municipal policies and procedures to support the purchase and maintenance of defibrillators.
- Sponsoring local training programs in CPR/AED.
- assistance for the planning, purchase and deployment of defibrillators.
- Deliver and sponsor training programs in CPR/AED.
Legislation
- Propose legislation and advocate for state-level and federal laws on defibrillators
- Work on municipal policies and procedures to support the purchase and maintenance of defibrillators.
Awareness and Education
- Raise awareness of cardiac arrest and how to save lives at high schools, universities and among young adults.
- Team on educational campaigns and outreach with the American Heart Association, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, Parent Heart Watch and other organizations.
Research
- Supporting research on genetic cardiac disorders, including Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and other diseases, that increase the risk of sudden cardiac death.
Screening
- Promote screening programs to identify individuals at risk for sudden cardiac arrest and efforts aimed at improving the accuracy and cost effectiveness of screening programs.
