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PA Advocacy Day: Save the Date and Make a Difference!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Please join us on Monday, February 6th, 2012 for our annual Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. 

It’s important that we have advocates from as many legislative districts as possible – so, Register Now! to come make your voice heard!

Did you know that bystanders who aid someone in an emergency using CPR and businesses who want to place an AED on their premises are not protected from liability under the current PA Good Samaritan Law? Advocacy Day will highlight the problems with this loophole in current law and participants will meet with their legislators to advocate support for Senate Bill 351, which would remove these barriers, making it safe for Pennsylvanians to render aid without fear of liability.

In addition to meeting with your legislators to generate support for SB 351, Advocacy Day will include a morning training session to learn more about the issue, a press conference, and other activities throughout the day to celebrate February as American Heart Month and National Wear Red for Women Day.

More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date. So for now, all you need to do is mark your calendar for February 6th, RSVP, then plan to join other advocates in what promises to be an exciting day at our State Capitol.
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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We update regularly about our ongoing legislative issues (for example: tobacco prevention and cessation, childhood obesity, nutrition, stroke and STEMI systems of care, etc). We hope this blog proves to be a resource to keep our amazing advocates up-to-date with our fast-paced legislative happenings!

You don't have to be a doctor to save lives - just an advocate with the American Heart Association and its division the American Stroke Association. In just a few moments, you can make a huge difference. All you have to do is respond to the issues and action alerts that you feel are important.

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