Weston Reed Fun Run-Raising Awareness for Heart Health in MS schools

Last night Sarah and three classmates had a Fun Run to remember and honor their friend Weston Reed who had a sudden cardiac arrest while playing soccer. Weston was in the sixth grade and would have been a part of the class of 2014. 

Sarah, Kyle, Hayden and Mary Dawson have worked with Weston's Dad, Lee Reed, to bring awareness to the need for heart test for student athletes and for the need for AEDs in all MS schools. The money raised at last night's race and the community sponsorship will go towards the purchase of an AED machine to be placed in a school in MS. 

The group of Seniors are also working with Senator Nancy Collins on a Bill for the MS Legislature to sign requiring all schools in MS have an AED machine. The schools in Tupelo have been blessed by the Weston Reed Foundation to have these machines, but so many other students in MS could benefit. These four students realize the value of saving a friends life. Their efforts are chronicled in today's local newspaper. See the article below. (notice the picture of my beautiful Sarah signing up a friend).

 Daily Journal Weston Reed Fun Run