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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. Proceeds raised at the “Perry Medic Open” will help bring SALF life supporting first aid  (LSFA) programs to the schoolchildren of Macoupin County by local EMS providers who will be the classroom instructors. Illinois State Senator Deanna Demuzio (49th Dist-Macoupin Co.) one of the event’s Host’s said “I am really excited to be a part of the Perry Medic Open, we are thankful for the support we have received so far and it should be a great day. The training that this event will help make possible in Macoupin County is what is really rewarding”. State Senator David Luechtefeld (58th Dist.) another host for the Perry Medic Open said “I have been familiar with the important work of SALF for some time now and am proud to participate in this year’s Open. Through events like this I hope to bring SALF to schools in my district in the near future” added Luechtefeld.

The first annual “Perry Medic Open” will be a scramble format 18 hole golf outing and luncheon, with first tee off at 10am Friday morning and raffles and prize drawings taking place throughout the day.

SALF IL State Director Carrie Viehweg  said “I want to recognize the sponsorships of Senate Republican Leader, Frank Watson, Senator Gary Dahl, State Representatives Angelo “Skip” Saviano, and Raymond Poe, and our special thanks to the Macoupin County Democrats which will make this event successful”.  

SALF Pres/Fndr Carol Spizzirri will be attending the “Perry Medic Open” and expressed her thanks to all involved, “The support of the legislators here in Illinois has made a huge life saving difference over the years. To have them here with us for this event really shows their commitment to the kids of Illinois, I’m just glad “Perry Medic” is doing the golfing and not me!” joked Spizzirri.

What: Save A Life Foundation’s “Perry Medic Open”
When: 10:00am, September 21st, 2007
Where: Timber Lakes Golf Course, 3120 Forest Lake Lane Staunton, IL

For information about SALF programs and the “Perry Medic Open”, contact SALF State Director Carrie Viehweg at 217-522-8634

Save A Life Foundation (SALF), 520 E. Capitol Street, Springfield, IL62701

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