In past blog entries, I've referred to Aidan as an "angel in the outfield," working in ways we don't understand to help us find a way to get through his loss and still keep his sweet spirit among us. This week, we've been overwhelmed by the swiftness and enormity of the support that you, Aidan's 'teammates', have leveraged in order to build a growing coalition of Pennsylvania State Senators in advocating for heart-safe schools for all of our kids.
We know that many of your are working quietly on our behalf, taking time from your hectic schedules to help make this happen. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL. You have no idea. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL. THANK YOU.
Your efforts have compelled three more senators to sign on in the last two days:
Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36th District): Lancaster County
Sen. Jay Costa (D- 43rd District): Pittsburgh Area
Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- 42nd District): Pittsburgh Area
This brings the total number of co-sponsoring senators, not including our bill's authoring Sen. Andy Dinniman, to TWELVE!!!!
Again, thank you, thank you, thank you.
And Happy Friday :)
Christy
Friday, February 22, 2013
More Front Page News!
Please check out the front page of today's ExtonDOES online news publication:
http://www.extondoes.com/
Special thanks to Karin Petroll and Moxie Moms for spreading the word!
http://www.extondoes.com/
Special thanks to Karin Petroll and Moxie Moms for spreading the word!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
More Press! Thank you, CoatesvilleDoes!
This was published today in our neighboring township!
http://www.coatesvilledoes.com/aeds-in-schools-help-aidans-law/
Many thanks for spreading the word and encouraging people to support Aidan's Law!
Latest count: 2,375 signatures on our petition :)
Please keep it going-- the numbers MATTER, as do the phone calls to the senators!!!
Find your senator: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/#address
http://www.coatesvilledoes.com/aeds-in-schools-help-aidans-law/
Many thanks for spreading the word and encouraging people to support Aidan's Law!
Latest count: 2,375 signatures on our petition :)
Please keep it going-- the numbers MATTER, as do the phone calls to the senators!!!
Find your senator: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/#address
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
And Here's the Audio (KYW Interview)
Steve did great!!!! This clip was featured in the morning rush hour spots earlier today-- we're grateful to Michelle for taking an interest in our story!
Listen by clicking here.
Listen by clicking here.
We've Got TEN!!! (Senators!) and Nearly 2,500 Signatures!
GREAT WORK, everyone!!! You're making a HUGE DIFFERENCE!!! We've started reporting the numbers of signers per jurisdiction to several senators, and when we've called their offices, they're responding, "Yep, we know about Aidan's Law!" Awesome, awesome, awesome job!!!!! THANK YOU for signing and calling!!!
This afternoon we learned that Senator Daylin Leach (D-17th District-- parts of Delaware and Montgomery Counties) has signed on as a co-sponsor!!!
Earlier today, Senator Jim Brewster (D- 45th District-- parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties) signed on!
Yesterday, Senator Ted Erickson (R-26th District-- parts of Delaware and Chester Counties) agreed to co-sponsor our bill!
Add them to those that signed on earlier, as well as our original co-sponsors, Sen Andy Dinniman and Sen. John Rafferty, and we've got 20% of the PA Senate advocating for Aidan's Law! SO exciting!!!
Our original co-sponsors:
Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19th District)
We're learning more about the process. In the next few days to week or so, Senator Dinniman will introduce our bill into the Senate for committee vote. This is where it will be determined whether Aidan's Law is squashed, or (what's becoming more likely with more co-signees) will be voted onto the Senate floor for consideration. AAAAAGH!!!! This could really happen!!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN HELPING TO KEEP KIDS' HEARTS SAFE IN SCHOOLS!!!!!
Keep it going in spreading the word about the petition and calling senators!!!! Click here for more information!!!
This afternoon we learned that Senator Daylin Leach (D-17th District-- parts of Delaware and Montgomery Counties) has signed on as a co-sponsor!!!
Earlier today, Senator Jim Brewster (D- 45th District-- parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties) signed on!
Yesterday, Senator Ted Erickson (R-26th District-- parts of Delaware and Chester Counties) agreed to co-sponsor our bill!
Add them to those that signed on earlier, as well as our original co-sponsors, Sen Andy Dinniman and Sen. John Rafferty, and we've got 20% of the PA Senate advocating for Aidan's Law! SO exciting!!!
Our original co-sponsors:
Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19th District)
We're learning more about the process. In the next few days to week or so, Senator Dinniman will introduce our bill into the Senate for committee vote. This is where it will be determined whether Aidan's Law is squashed, or (what's becoming more likely with more co-signees) will be voted onto the Senate floor for consideration. AAAAAGH!!!! This could really happen!!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN HELPING TO KEEP KIDS' HEARTS SAFE IN SCHOOLS!!!!!
Keep it going in spreading the word about the petition and calling senators!!!! Click here for more information!!!
Legislation Aims To Give Life To Defibrillators In Public Schools « CBS Philly
By Michelle Durham
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A bill is being introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate that would require an automated external defibrillator in all public school buildings in the Keystone state.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A bill is being introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate that would require an automated external defibrillator in all public school buildings in the Keystone state.
It’s a result of the hard work and grass-roots effort of a Chester County son whose seven-year old son died of sudden cardiac arrest in September, 2010.
Steven Silva is Aidan’s father, and he says this bill will go hand in hand with the law that requires that all student athletes (read more...)
Steven Silva is Aidan’s father, and he says this bill will go hand in hand with the law that requires that all student athletes (read more...)
Legislation Aims To Give Life To Defibrillators In Public Schools « CBS Philly
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Update: Another Co-Signer and KYW News
Steve, here. Your efforts are paying off!!!!! We received word that an 8th senator, Senator Ted Erickson from Delaware and Chester Counties agreed to co-sign Aidan's Law! We're thrilled to partner with Senator Erickson and value his support.
We also got a call from Michelle Durham from KYW news radio, who said she was touched by our story and wants to help us spread the word! Michelle interviewed me and Senator Dinniman, our primary sponsor of Aidan's Law, and the story will air during tomorrow morning's commute! Make sure you listen two, three, four times a day........
If you have not done so already, keep calling your state senator and encourage her or him to co-sign Aidan's Law for AEDs in schools. Senator Erickson made the comment that whatever we're doing is working, because his phones were ringing off the hook. He was impressed. Let's impress a few more.
Love to all.
We also got a call from Michelle Durham from KYW news radio, who said she was touched by our story and wants to help us spread the word! Michelle interviewed me and Senator Dinniman, our primary sponsor of Aidan's Law, and the story will air during tomorrow morning's commute! Make sure you listen two, three, four times a day........
If you have not done so already, keep calling your state senator and encourage her or him to co-sign Aidan's Law for AEDs in schools. Senator Erickson made the comment that whatever we're doing is working, because his phones were ringing off the hook. He was impressed. Let's impress a few more.
Love to all.
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