The Save A Life Foundation (SALF) is a national not-for-profit organization headquartered near Chicago, Illinois. SALF’s mission is to provide vital first aid skills to our nation’s youth.  Those skills can then be used to help in an emergency prior to the arrival of EMS (Pre-EMS). To accomplish its goal, SALF utilizes local emergency medical services (EMS) professionals as instructors. Founded in 1993, SALF has successfully equipped more than 2 million children with CPR and first aid skills. SALF is a proud affiliate of the Homeland Security Department’s Citizen Corps.

Since 1993, "Save A Life Month" has been proclaimed by Governors and Mayors from across the country, including former Governors Tommy Thompson (Cabinet Secretary of Health & Human Services) and Tom Ridge (Cabinet Secretary of Homeland Security), in an effort to encourage citizens to be trained in life supporting first aid skills and take an active role should they be faced with an emergency.To view Governors and Mayors Proclamations click here

 

Congresswoman Capps Declares September as Save A Life Month

Congresswoman Capps recognizes the need for emergency preparedness and has proclaimed September as Save A Life Month. The congresswoman presented the proclamation to Save A Life Foundation’s (SALF ) Founder and President, Carol Spizzirri on September 15, 2006 at Monroe Elementary School in Santa Barbara with Santa Barbara Mayor, Marty Blum. To view Capps Proclamation click here

 

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Your Life Is At Risk

March 05, 2008

The “Golden Hour” is the first sixty minutes after an occurrence of a major trauma or illness, such as a heart attack.  A victim's chance for survival is greatest if he or she receives medical care from emergency room doctors and nurses within that first hour after a severe occurrence

Training provides a second chance to save a man's life

October 27, 2007

After 10 years, Matthew Kujovsky got his second chance to save a life. This time he was ready.

Defibrillator helps save life of man at gym

September 23, 2007

Quick thinking and a handy defibrillator may have saved the life of a 56-year-old Hainesville man who collapsed on the gym floor during a pick-up basketball game Sunday at Grayslake Central High School.

"Perry Medic Open" TEE's OFF

September 21, 2007

Friday September 21st marks the first Save A Life Foundation (SALF) “Perry Medic Open” at Timber Lakes Golf Course, Staunton IL. The charity golf outing brings together state leaders, EMS providers and golf enthusiasts for a great day and for a great cause

SALF “Coalition of the Caring” Forum Highlights Local Preparedness Efforts

September 4, 2007

Save A Life Foundation (SALF) hosted the first “Coalition of the Caring” forum on Saturday, September 1, at Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood. Community leaders and stakeholders discussed issues of safety and preparedness in our neighborhoods and schools, and vowed to work together to find solutions to the growing problems of violence, especially affecting school children.

Battle Creek, MI - Proclaims September 2007, as 'Save a Life Month.'

September 4, 2007

 

President Bush Proclaims Month

September 1, 2007

A Proclamation by the President of the United States. National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage all Americans to better prepare their homes and communities for emergencies.