Tips to Secure Funding for AED Trainer, Program and Equipment in Schools

Tips to Secure Funding for AED Trainer, Program and Equipment in Schools

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can affect anyone, a story that six-year-old Olivia Quigley knows too well. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, "Olivia collapsed during her first grade gym class at East Boston Catholic School, and Olivia's teachers performed CPR until Boston EMS arrived. They used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to get her heart restarted before taking her to Massachusetts General Hospital."

Olivia was lucky, but what would have happened without the proper AED training, equipment and supplies? Many educational professionals understand the value of proper automated external defibrillator (AED) trainers, programs and equipment, but finding the funds to pay for the associated fees can be daunting. In addition, a variety of states such as Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania are now mandating the placement of AED equipment with other states expected to follow suit.

Following are some tips to help secure funding to equip your school with an AED trainer and ultimately save lives:

1. Create and implement a fundraiser where all proceeds go towards funding the purchase of AED equipment and supplies, as well as professional AED trainers. Get creative- 50/50 raffles, bake sales, car washes and special events in partnership with your athletic dept, PTA or booster club are all great ways to generate funds. Portable deliberators can start around $1,000, so make sure you raise enough to procure a deliberator for each of the school's main activity areas including the administrative office, gymnasium, football field and any satellite offices.

2. Ask your school's medical supplier about grants and other financial aid programs to help cover or offset the money needed to secure equipment.

3. Find similar organizations that have succeeded in funding AED trainers and see what you can glean from them. Do they have resources, tips or a network of contacts to share with you? Many organizations are happy to pass along information when they know it benefits the greater good saving lives.

4. Reach out to local organizations such as the rotary or other civic-minded groups. Don't forget government organizations such as your City council or state representatives to see how they can assist even if it's just sharing information and funding leads.

5. Utilize online tools such as school forums and search engines to glean tips from educators from across the country.

With a little planning, research, time and creativity, procuring AED programs, training and equipment might be easier than you think.

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