IT'S TIME!!!

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!

SENATOR DINNIMAN WILL BE INTRODUCING OUR AED BILL, AIDAN'S LAW, INTO THE PENNSYLVANIA SENATE TODAY!!!!  

And you, awesome supporters, have brought on FOUR MORE SENATORS to co-sponsor the bill, bringing the total number, including Senator Dinniman, to SEVENTEEN!!!

Our gratitude goes out to every single person who has signed our petition, made a phonecall to his or her senator, and spread word in support of requiring AEDs in public schools in PA.  You are doing it!!!!  This is going to happen!!!!

Our new co-sponsors are:
Senator Stewart Greenleaf (R-12):  Parts of Montgomery and Bucks counties

Senator Leanna Washington (D-4):  Parts of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties

Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2):  Philadelphia (city and county)

Senator Tim Solobay (D-46):  All of Greene county and parts of Washington and Westmoreland counties

That's 17 out of Pennsylvania's 50 senatorial districts!!! HUGE!!!!!

Check 'em out: 1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 26, 32, 36, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46

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WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED AS SOON AS WE GET WORD!!!!

13 PA Senators Join Efforts for Aidan's Law!

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

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!

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

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.

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)

Sen. John Rafferty (R-44th District)

Those that have joined our efforts:

Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-15th District)

Sen. Judy Schwenk (D-11th District)

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th District)

Sen. Richard Kasunic (D-32nd District)

Sen. Larry Farnese (D-1st 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.

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...)

Legislation Aims To Give Life To Defibrillators In Public Schools « CBS Philly

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