Who We Play For
Our Mission is to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in the young through affordable heart screenings. Our Vision is to inspire and empower schools, sports clubs, and communities to provide heart screenings for every student-athlete, and student; no matter their level of athletics, socio-economic status, or geographical location.
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whoweplayfor.org
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Cocoa Beach
Who We Play For FOR EVERY KID WHO NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY We exist to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in the young through affordable heart screenings AEDs and working with communities to honor every kid who never had the chance. This is Our Story Our friend classmate and teammate Rafe Maccarone is Who We Play For. On November 30 2007 we were warming up for our high school soccer practice when Rafe suffered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The next day he passed away and it changed everything for our community.
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1. What strategies can we implement to increase community awareness about the importance of heart screenings for young athletes?
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2. In what ways can partnerships with local schools and sports organizations enhance our mission to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in the youth?
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Together, we can make a real impact in communities around the world. Help us bring hope and support.
❤️ It's heartbreaking to hear about Rafe's story, but I'm so inspired by the incredible work Who We Play For is doing to prevent this from happening to other families. Let's honor Rafe by spreading awareness and supporting heart screenings! #WhoWePlayFor #HeartMonth
Brooklyn Simmons
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👏 Thank you for shining a light on such an important issue! Every child deserves the opportunity for a healthy future. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every young athlete gets the screenings they need. Keep up the amazing work! 💪 #MissionFromTheHeart
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