Cleveland Browns make $25,000 donation to continue support of University Hospitals’ AEDin3 Initiative

The donation will cover the cost of nine Automated External Defibrillator machines for Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Senate League Football Programs

As part of the Cleveland Browns’ “Month of Giving” this December, the Browns will donate $25,000 to University Hospitals’ (UH) AEDin3 Initiative.

 

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are imperative to save the lives of those who experience sudden cardiac arrest, which is why the Browns are building on their partnership with UH, the Make Them Know Your Name Foundation (MTKYN) and Kaulig Companies to ensure schools across Northeast Ohio are equipped with the latest life-saving technology and training in case an athlete suffers cardiac arrest.

The $25,000 donation will provide AEDs for nine Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) Schools in support of their Senate League football programs in alignment with the Cleveland Browns field project program. These nine programs are supported by the Browns’ field projects, which are lined for multiple sports, including but not limited to football and soccer, and serve as a resource to further engage athletes and students in their local communities.

To participate in the challenge, school athletic programs are encouraged to conduct drills getting AEDs to fields and other sports venue areas in under three minutes. The challenge will determine whether existing AEDs work and can be used within three minutes of cardiac arrest to most effectively deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to re-establish an effective heart rhythm. Northeast Ohio schools that can’t beat the AEDin3 time limit are eligible for AEDs and training at no cost.

We are excited to participate in the AEDin3 Challenge to help spread awareness and ultimately, save lives,” Desiree Powell, CMSD’s Executive Director of Athletics, said. “Timing is everything, and this donation is right on time since we’re launching a professional development program in February that supports CPR training and certification for high school health teachers; AED training and education will also be added to the curriculum for teachers and students. We appreciate the Cleveland Browns and University Hospital Initiative partnership.”