NFL PLAY 60 and Nation of Lifesavers Programs Launch for 2024 Season
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The collaboration between the American Heart Association and the NFL provides an advantage in promoting physical activity for children.
The American Heart Association and the NFL have initiated programs to promote physical activity and CPR education for children, aiming to improve their mental and physical health.
The programs initiated by the American Heart Association and the NFL aim to make the world a better place by promoting healthier lifestyles and CPR education for children, contributing to a future with increased survival rates of cardiac emergencies.
The American Heart Association and the NFL have launched programs to engage children in physical activity and educate them about CPR, aiming to improve their health and safety in a fun and engaging way.
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At Three Trails Elementary School in Independence, Mo., the American Heart Association, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the National Football League (NFL) have launched two significant health initiatives ahead of the 2024 NFL season. The NFL PLAY 60 program encourages children to engage in 60 minutes of physical activity daily to improve both physical and mental health. Additionally, the Nation of Lifesavers program aims to double the survival rates of cardiac arrest by 2030.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, emphasized the importance of these initiatives, stating, "Engaging children in 60 minutes of play and ensuring everyone knows how to respond with CPR are ways we advance health and hope." This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to physical activity, CPR education, heart health, and safety.
The NFL PLAY 60 Kickoff Broadcast, previewed by nearly 150 third and fourth graders at Three Trails Elementary, will air nationwide on September 19. The broadcast will feature exercises from teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, encouraging children to incorporate various levels of physical activity into their daily routines. A second Fitness Break will precede Super Bowl LIX in February 2025.
Anna Isaacson, NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility, expressed excitement about the 18th season of PLAY 60, highlighting the program's role in promoting healthy lifestyles for youth in the Kansas City community.
The American Heart Association, a leader in resuscitation science, aims to educate the public on CPR through its collaboration with the NFL. With over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring annually in the U.S., knowing CPR is crucial. The association's guidelines recommend immediate chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute and a depth of two inches if a teen or adult collapses.
The Nation of Lifesavers initiative has seen the NFL Foundation and the American Heart Association promoting Hands-Only CPR education through in-school programs. As part of this commitment, the Kansas City Chiefs provided CPR training to youth sports coaches and donated CPR in Youth Sports Kits to 11 area schools. These kits come with Hands-Only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training for school staff and coaches.
Lara Krug, Chiefs EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, noted the significance of promoting healthy lifestyles and CPR education around the 2024 NFL Kickoff Game, emphasizing the community's ability to support one another.
For more information on these programs, visit heart.org/NFLPLAY60 and heart.org/nation.
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