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Taking Matters to HEART
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death among adult men and women. It also kills children. Surprised? Boys and girls active in youth sports may face the danger of cardiac arrest on the field given undetected health issues related to the heart.
In 1999 Holly Morrell pioneered a unique cardiac screening program, and for twenty years has screened over 50,000 people, many of them youth. The nonprofit organization is now called HEARTFELT, and Holly has previously screened with the Anaheim Angels, LA Dodgers, as well as youth programs including Orange County Public & Private Schools, PTSA, and Junior Lifeguards among many others.
A recent HEARTFELT screening survey conducted on 5,000 young athletes screened by Heartfelt resulted in 117 kids at potential risk for sudden cardiac arrest and another 565 kids referred for further cardiac evaluation.
HEARTFELT saves lives; especially protecting kids and their families that have no clue of the risk of sudden cardiac death. Adrienne Brandes, a seasoned pro real estate agent in Newport Beach / Corona del Mar has joined the HEARTFELT misson, championing the cause, getting the word out, and raising funds to serve more youth.