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our questions and re-explained or
demonstrated anything we did not
fully understand.
The party lasted about an hour
and a half. It was a lot of fun and
very informative. Everyone walked
away learning something new. "I
feel like I learned just as much in
that hour and a half, as I did in the
4 hour re-certification course!" said
one of my guests, Willow Shamson
of Kerhonkson.
Who should attend
a CPR party?
Anyone who would like to learn
the basic life support known as CPR.
Although these parties were de-
signed in response to a child drown-
ing, both infant/child and adult
CPR are taught. You never know
when there will be an emergency
— whether it's with your daughter,
your husband, a student or fellow
teammate.
Those first few minutes before
emergency responders arrive can
be critical and mean the difference
between life and death.
By learning basic CPR, you could
help save a life. Even if you are not
certified, knowing the basics can be
critical.
"The only thing you can do
wrong, is to not do anything at all,"
says Metro.
It only takes a second for a tragedy
to occur. A CPR party just might be
the most valuable hour of your life.
Kelly Auriemmo is a mom, blog-
ger, and special education teacher
who lives in Poughkeepsie.
CPR PARTY
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Ever since her own 3-year-old son's life was
saved by CPR, Laura Metro has been deter-
mined to teach everyone the basics of CPR.
She asked herself: "How do I make this easier
for moms to get this done?"
