URI to Host Super CPR Saturday Feb. 10

KINGSTON, R.I. -- January 26, 2001 -- Give the gift of life and learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation. On Saturday, Feb. 10, the University of Rhode Island will hold its fourth annual Super CPR Saturday in Mackal Field House.

It's all part of the University's participation in the American Heart Association's Heart Month.

Adult and infant CPR training, an adult CPR refresher (those participating must present card) and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Orientation will be offered to the first 100 to register. Participants will receive HeartSaver (Adult CPR or Pediatric CPR) training by professional volunteers for free.

Schedule of Events

9 a.m. Adult CPR

Noon Adult CPR refresher and Infant CPR

1 p.m. AED training (must have adult CPR training to participate)

"The University is pleased to affiliate with organizations and individuals in training efforts and education to save lives," said Ted Boyett, URI's coordinator of aquatics.

To register, contact Boyett at 874-4653 or by email at tboy@uri.edu by entering "enroll CPR Saturday 2001" as your subject. In the text, please include your name, phone number and full address.

For Information: Ted Boyett 874-4653, Dave Lavallee 874-2618