Placing AED's in every school in the Kiwanis Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District was adopted by the district as its Major Emphasis project for 2007-2008.

What is an AED? An Automated External Defibrillator is a small portable device that checks a person's heart rhythm, decides if the rhythm is "off," and gives the heart an electric shock that restarts the correct, natural rhythm. This device is used whenever a person suffers from sudden cardiac arrest. With minimal training, teachers, principals, coaches and others can easily operate one of these devices. The AED is a life-saving device!

The Martin Kiwanis Club has this project well underway in Weakley County, but it still needs funds to purchase units for other schools in the region. If you, or your company, would like to make a donation toward this life-saving project, or if you would like more information, then you may contact Misty at the number given in the contact information (514-7289), or you may mail a check directly to the Club at the contact address, with a note stating that it is to support the AED project. (You may designate a particular school if you wish.) Thanks for any consideration you can give to this effort!

AED Project Status
Martin Middle School - Unit in place
Westview High School - Unit in place
Martin Elementary School - Unit in place
Martin Primary School - Unit in place.
Sharon School-Funds donated by First State Bank. Unit is awaiting installation.
Gleason School - Unit purchased by The Gleason Clinic! Unit is awaiting installation.
Dresden Elementary School - Funds still needed.
Dresden Middle School - Funds still needed.
Dresden High School - Funds still needed.
Greenfield School - Funds available!
Martin Fire Department will train teachers on the units during in-service.  Martin Citizens Police Academy has bought an AED trainer for the MFS to use to train teachers.

Martin Kiwanis Club made the District Honor Roll for our efforts with the District AED Program.

Along with the defibrillator, a wall cabinet is purchased to house the unit.

Martin Fire Department EMT Jamie Summers demonstrates the AED to Kiwanians Steve Lemond and Tammy Hazelwood.   Summers has dedicated himself to training all of our local school faculty and staff as well as overseeing the installation  and registration of each AED we purchase.

Martin medical Center made a $250 donation towards the Martin Kiwanis Club's AED Program.  VP Tammy Hazelwood is shown accepting the check from Bryan Bradberry who challenged other medical clinics to do the same. The money went towards the AED unit purchased at Martin Elementary School.