[April 19, 2010] Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Rolls Out 'You Can Save A Life' Video Awareness Contest on YouTube Tweet Apr 19, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- To celebrate National CPR/AED Awareness Week during the first week of June, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation announced the launch of its third 'You Can Save a Life' video awareness contest on YouTube. The foundation said students from elementary school through college are invited to write, film, star in and edit their own short (3-5 minute) videos promoting the importance of recognizing cardiac arrest, giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or chest compressions only (cardio-cerebral resuscitation, or CCR), and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Five winning schools will each receive an AED and CPR Anytime Kits, essential equipment for emergency preparedness. The grand prize winner will also receive a Nintendo Wii gaming system. According to a release, video entries are due on May 25 and the winners will be announced on June 1. The Foundation's panel of judges will review videos for overall message, creativity, originality, degree of student participation, and likelihood to raise awareness. While technical accuracy is not a primary focus in the judging, one of the objectives of the contest and its prizes is to encourage the development--through awareness, training and confidence-building--of potentially life-saving skills. "We're challenging students around the country to use their unique talents to create memorable stories that raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, and can contribute to helping save more lives in schools and communities," said Mary Newman, president of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. More Information: http://www.sca-aware.org/schools/win-an-aed-contest http://www.youtube.com/user/SCAFoundation http://www.sca-aware.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]