Be THE FIRST Responder

A Partnership with
Surfrider Foundation

The Be THE FIRST Responder program that combines bystander rescue care of beachgoers with early warning know how to help protect our oceans and coastlines.

The program was launched at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point California June 30th 2023.

Sudden cardiac arrest takes 1,000 student athletes per year. So Cardiac Screening of children ages 5 years and older and adults was provided by HeartFelt cardiac screening including a electrocardiogram and cardiac ultrasound.  Multiple abnormal studies were found and those with such findings were recommended to seek further evaluation. To view future HeartFelt screening opportunities, go to www.heartfeltscreening.org

In collaboration with the Orange County Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, free lifejackets were provided and fitted for children 30-90 pounds. We continue to provide lifejackets to families in the community. To register for these gifts, please fill out the following information:

Lifejacket Signup

Lifejacket Signup

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