Simon's Day 2009
Please join us at Please Touch Museum on February 8, 2009, to have some fun and raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in children. It's a family affair, so bring the kids! We're celebrating Valerie Krawitz and Melissa Fair. There will be food, entertainment, a raffle sponsored by ING DIRECT, a silent auction and of course, free ECG exams. Buy your family ticket and register for an ECG exam.
Schedule of Event
Museum is open to the public from 3 to 5. Simon’s Fund will have exclusive access to the West Gallery and Café after 5. ECG Exams will be available throughout the event.
Buy Raffle Tickets
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a $1,000 ING DIRECT Orange Savings Account.
Purchase Family Ticket
The price of a family ticket for Simon’s Day is $100. This will admit up to two parents and two children. All additional tickets can be purchased for $25 each.
Don't miss this opportunity to also purchase three raffle tickets for a $1,000 ING Direct Orange Savings Account. You do not need to be present at the event to win.
Choose your ticket type and click "Continue" to enter your payment information and reserve your tickets.
Healthy Heart Screenings
Exeter School District - April 25, 2009
We will return to Exeter for another screening. There are currently 200 people on the waiting list. Registration will reopen in the Spring.
Abington School District - October 18, 2008
On October 18, 260 students from the Abington School District received free heart screenings. All students received a free ECG exam. The exams were provided by Dr. Victoria Vetter and cardiology team from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Here are some high level results:
- 17 students required a follow up ECHO
- 3 students require additional testing with a cardiologist
Exeter School District - September 20, 2008
On September 20th, 238 students from the Exeter School District received free heart screenings. All students received a free ECG exam. The exams were provided by Dr. Victoria Vetter and cardiology team from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Here are some high level results:
- 17 students required a follow up ECHO
- 6 students require additional testing with a cardiologist
Past Events
Simon's Soiree III
On January 26, 2008, we honored Miss Massachusetts 2006, Michaela Gagne. Michaela was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome in high school and dedicated her reign as Miss Massachusetts to raising awareness about her condition. The evening generated $170,000 through sponsorships and auctions. The auction was led by Don Tollefson from FOX News.
Fellowships
Every summer, Simon's Fund provides scholarships to medical students interested in researching the incidents of sudden cardiac arrest in children. The fellowship is provided by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
- Ehimare Akhabue (07)
- Jessica Sisti (07)
- Courtney Morgan (07)
Research
Dr. Victoria Vetter and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are embarking on a very ambitious effort to screen 100,000 children across the United States. A similar study was conducted in Europe by Dr. Peter Schwartz. That study found that the incidents of sudden cardiac arrest and death in children were prevalent and were dramatically reduced by mandatory EKG exams. To support her efforts, Simon's Fund has pledged $250,000 for this study.
