CPRMom

There are so many things that municipal budgets don't cover, and that's why there are so many booster and parents organization that fund raise to cover the difference. And that's what I'm writing about today. I volunteer.  A lot.  A friend told me the other day I have not learned to say NO yet.  And despite my denying it, she's actually right.  I'm a sucker for a good cause and I volunteer quite a bit with organizations that my kids are involved in and things I'm passionate about. Which is the topic of this post. In addition to the Newington School Supporters (I'm a past chairwoman, past treasurer and current race co-director), and Girl Scouts, and myriad other things, I'm also helping out with the Parents Music Club of the Portsmouth Schools.  My oldest is a member of the Marching Band and I have spent quality time this past week sewing and altering band and color guard uniforms.  Yes, I sew.  I actually enjoy it and sometimes dream of havin...

Okay, so we're all getting excited at home for the NH Start! Heartwalk in Manchester on May 17th. Unfortunately we seem to be running into some snags on the fundraising aspect of the walk. I know times are tight, so I thought I'd throw out a few things that the American Heart Association does with your fundraising dollars. Research on the effectiveness of CPR and how we teach it. Has it been a few years since you've taken a CPR course? Did you know we know do 30 compressions rather than 15? Have you heard of the new guidelines on "Hands Only CPR"? Public Awareness of Heart Health Do you know your risks for Heart Attack or Stroke? You can find out at Go Red for Women or the American Heart Association website . Research on Heart Health and Risks So it doesn't need to be much, every little bit helps! http://heartwalk.kintera.org/newhampshire/gailklanchesser