I was killed on March 25, 2000 while playing lacrosse for Northport High School by a syndrome known as Commotio Cordis. » find out more about me
My family and friends have created this foundation to protect your loved ones. Please help them in their mission to end sudden cardiac death in young athletes. » find out how you can help
Attention Residents of the
Northport - East Northport
School District
The Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation fully supports improvements to the athletic facilities of the school district, and urges all voters to VOTE YES on the Bond Proposition on June 24, 2008.
The approval of this bond will provide our community's residents and students with safe fields and facilities, which is a primary goal of our foundation.
For more information about the bond proposition, click here.
US Lacrosse Issues Announcement on Importance of AEDs US Lacrosse, the governing body of the sport of lacrosse in the United States, recently issued a public service announcement supporting the implementation of AEDs and public access defibrillation programs. »Click here to watch the announcement
NBC News Report About AEDs
Watch a recent NBC News Report about the importance of AEDs »Click here to watch report
Congress Pushes For Defibrillators in Schools Nobody knows today how many people collapse inside schools or at school sporting events from cardiac arrest, but cities and states have begun counting the numbers of lives saved by defibrillators in schools. »more
Sutton School AED Legislation Passes House of Representatives On June 9, 2008, H.R. 4926, the Josh Miller HEARTS (Helping Everyone Access Responsive Treatment in Schools) Act passed the US House of Representatives. This legislation was introduced in the House by Congresswoman Betty Sutton (D-OH) in December, 2007. This legislation will establish a federal grant program to ensure every elementary and secondary school in the United States can obtain lifesaving automated external defibrillators (AEDs). »Click here to read full press release »Click here to write your Congressman to support this legislation
Get this FREE kit today! The Louis J. Acompora Foundation has developed the "AED in the School" kit, which details from "A to Z", the necessary steps to implement a public access defibrillation program. »request your kit now
Free Heartsaver AED Training Friday, May 30, 2008 • The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education, Old Brookville, NY • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
For additional information or to register, please call Saint Francis Hospital ECC/CPR Department at 516-629-2128 or 516-629-2036
The ONE IN SPIRIT BAND can now be ordered through the mail! Help us help you! The Louis J Acompora Memorial Foundation has one purpose ... to keep our children out of harms way. Now you can help and show you support the cause.
Click the link below to get a printable order form and order your ONE IN SPIRIT BANDS today! Available in both ADULT and YOUTH sizes, these bracelets will help get more AEDs and training to the people and children that need it.
»order now
