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To utilize the strength of our Athletes and the power of the American sports system
and media to help educate millions of Americans on how each one of us can become
better prepared and trained for any type of natural, manmade or day to day emergency.
“In the course of an Athlete’s lifetime, we should hope and pray that not only will we be remembered for our athletic achievements but more importantly for how we used our God given talents to give something good back to humanity.”
Billy McGehee
Founder
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October 2010
ATHLETES FOR AMERICA and UMASS AMHERST Men's Lacrosse team Team-
to become "FIRST"
in United States!
On Saturday October 16, 2010 the UMASS AMHERST Men's Lacrosse team led by Head Coach Greg Cannella became the "FIRST" Division 1 College team in the United States to be certified in CPR and AED usage as part of the ATHLETES FOR AMERICA National Emergency Preparedness Initiative! Forty players and three coaches completed the two and a half hour life saving course and will receive their AHA certification cards. Congratulations Coach Cannella and your entire team! You are #1.
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