SADS Foundation :: Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation

What can parents and volunteers do to help?

Help promote SADS and SCA Awareness by ordering our new gold pin and/or sticker decals . They're great conversation starters!

1. Utilizing the New SADS School Check List (or download the PDF:  Checklist), make sure your school is informed and has implemented a care plan or 504 plan for your child (download sample LQTS_Care_Plan and ICD_Care_Plan) To see all the school materials, click here .
2. Advocate for the risk assessment questions to be added to student physical screening forms. (download our Risk Assessment Form)
3. Assure that your school is ready with a Medical Emergency Plan, (or download the PDF: MedEmPlan-schools) including AEDs, should your child need it.
4. Put SADS posters in all schools--in hallways, teachers' lounges, gyms, etc. (request materials)
5. Publish an article in your school(s) newspaper or distribute (mail) a hand out to parents  ( Sample article)
6. Organize a SADS presentation for school personnel, parents, PTA, state (or district) School Nurses' Association, local sports leagues and others-we will help!

Expand your outreach!

1. Distribute SADS materials (packets and posters) in your community's schools, recreation centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, your local Y.M.C.A and Y.W.C.A's, and/or to any after-school activity in which your child is involved. 
2. Visit the Emergency Rooms in your area, distribute materials and make sure they understand and are prepared to care for your child's condition
3. Alert the media!  If your family has LQT (or another SADS condition) tell your story to the media.
   You can use our Media Kit and Media Tips to prepare. (Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a Media Kit)
4. Give a personal gift to help cover the costs of materials and outreach.

SCA Awareness Month--facts

Call or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at SADS for help if needed.

Request materials to distribute in your community &/or schools. (Materials Request Form)

You can make a difference and save lives through your participation in SADS & SCA Awareness Month!  Thank you!

Volunteer Tools for Awareness & Working with the Media.