“We’re More Than Realtors” in Long Beach, N.Y……….Vol. 1, Number 8

 Echocardiogram Screening Process Continues

 Now that the schools are back in session, the Long Beach School District has requested 3 Saturday dates in March, 2010 for Schneider Children’s Hospital to choose from. The Jason F. Gruen Research Foundation is also ready to sponsor the event.

Soc Hop Fundraiser

On October 16th, a Friday Night Soc Hop Fundraiser for the Foundation occurred at the Sands at Lido Beach, N.Y., where the 50’s & 60’s band Risky Business performed. Thousands of dollars were raised for a great cause.

 

 

 

Valley Stream, N.Y.

Screening Last month, a fellow Realtor was successful, after almost 2 years in having Dr. Bierman from Schneider Children’s Hospital and the Jason F. Gruen Research Foundation, screen 85 Valley Stream N.Y, 8th grade student athletes, by using echocardiograms. 3 Cardiac abnormalities were discovered. 3 Lives were saved! Congratulations.

2008 Long Beach Screening

Last year 52 Long Beach eighth grade student athletes were screened for HCM (Hypertropic cardiomyopathy), with one cardiac abnormality detected. Our hope is to bring awareness to more families this year.