Heart of the City community day celebrates life saving AED donated to Gameday Sports Academy [Video]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Cardiovascular Institute recently donated a lifesaving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Gameday Sports Academy. The donation will be commemorated with a free family friendly event, “Heart of the City.”

Gameday Sports Academy operates inside the Dignity Health Sports Complex and the AED donation is crucial for cardiac arrest emergencies. Having the device on-site will guarantee athletes receive the proper treatment when needed.

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Terri Agcaoili, the marketing director at the California Cardiovascular Institute and Winston Crite Jr., the Marketing Director at the Dignity Health Sports Complex joined 17 News at Noon to discuss the event and the launch of CCI’s youth club.

The event is happening Saturday Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gameday Sports Academy, located at 3101 Gilmore Avenue Suite 100.

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Free resources will also be available including: Sports play day, free children’s physicals, jumper for children, health-related vendors, food, …