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Save A Life Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Schiller Park, IL, began its journey in 1993 after Founder/President, Carol Spizzirri, lost her daughter to a car accident, at which first responders were not trained in the basics of first aid. Save A Life Foundation, now an affiliate of FEMA Citizen Corps, member of U.S. Homeland Security, and proud member of the Rosemont Chamber of Commerce, aims to empower all citizens, especially children, with the skills to support life during an emergency. Local EMT's teach age-appropriate programs to adults at a minimal cost, while students in the public schools receive the programs for free.

Save A Life Foundation will proclaim the tenth anniversary of its inception at the 2003 Bridge the Gap Summit this September 16-17 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, which is located in downtown Chicago. This conference, which began last year, successfully unites the nation's experts in the fields of medicine, education, and corporate America for two days to share and discuss their best-practiced safety and emergency plans with the public. Coming just for this event is the U.S. Fire Administrator, David Paulison, among many other highly respected leaders. Legendary football referee, Jerry Markbreit, will be a featured speaker at the luncheon on September 16, 2003.

Almost half of the United States officially recognized Save A Life Week, celebrated the week of May 18-24, 2003. In addition, there was a special honor given to Founder/President, Carol J. Spizzirri, noting her accomplishments by the Illinois General Assembly in House Resolution 305. Save A Life Week observed the valuable efforts of Samaritans and EMS workers during emergencies, with the express intent to encourage citizens to become trained in Life Supporting First Aid. SALF continues to change the outlook citizens have of their role during emergencies.

If you are interested in preparing your community for potential emergencies, and would like to attend the 2003 Bridge the Gap Summit, or if you would like more information on how to implement Save A Life programs in your community or school, please visit the Web site at www.salf.org, or call the National Director of Communications, Ciprina Spizzirri, at 847-928-9683.