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Chicago, Illinois - Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy, who is co-sponsored by Chicago Public Schools and Ronald McDonald House Charities, will be graced with the presence of Illinois State Senate President, Emil Jones, Jr., as well as McDonald's icon, Ronald McDonald, during a Save A Life Foundation in-school, life supporting first aid (LSFA) training session on Friday October 22, 2004.

President Jones, who has saved three lives himself by using the Heimlich maneuver, is a staunch supporter of SALF and their mission to educate every schoolchild on how to properly perform LSFA techniques, including CPR, basic first aid and the Heimlich maneuver. Yet again, he has led the Illinois State delegation in securing a spot for SALF in this year's budget.

"The funding for SALF is an important tool in educating young people in the techniques of life saving. I know personally how important this training can be to avert tragedy. Save A Life Foundation's continuing efforts to educate and inform, impact people's lives every day. One million young people have received this vital instruction since 1997. These dollars will provide life-saving training for many others." - Senate President Emil Jones.

Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy, 12339 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628, (773)-535-5590.