When one woman watched the Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapse on the field in Monday night’s football game, it brought back memories of her own experience, when her daughter died after sudden cardiac arrest on a Glenview soccer field. CBS 2’s Sara Machi had more on how that lead her on a mission to make sure there were more defibrulators on sports fields.
THEIR SUPPORT AND PRAYERS. MEANTIME, THE LEAGUE HAS OFFERED NO TIMELINE FOR RESCHEDULING THE GAME. >>> A DEFIBRILLATOR WAS USED ON THE FIELD TO SHOCK HAMLIN'S HEART. >> SARAH MARKET REPORTS, ALL THIS BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES FOR ONE LOCAL MOTHER WHOSE DAUGHTER DIED AFTER CARDIAC ARREST ON A GLENVIEW SOCCER FIELD. SARAH. >> Reporter: THAT'S RIGHT. WHEN JENNIFER LYNN SNYDER, SHE DIED IN 2008, THERE WAS NOTHING LIKE THIS, THIS AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR AVAILABLE. NOW, HER MOM SAYS SHE SEES HIM EVERYWHERE. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE EASY ENOUGH FOR ANYONE TO USE. JUST OPEN, FOLLOW THE PICTURES, AND THE AUDIO PROMPTS THAT YOU MIGHT SEE. HER MOM SAYS THAT SEEING THESE EVERYWHERE MAKES HER FEEL LIKE JENNIFER'S LEGACY IS STILL ALIVE. NOW, IF YOU GO OUT TO THE FIELD IN GLENVIEW, WHERE THAT ALL HAPPENED, WHERE JENNY COLLAPSED DURING A SOCCER GAME WITH SOME
FRIENDS, THERE IS A PLAQUE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE AED THAT THEY INSTALLED AFTER SHE DIED. STAFF SAY THEY TAKE GOOD DEFIBRILLATOR INSIDE DURING THE WINTER WHEN THE SPORTS FIELDS AREN'T IN USE. THEY HAVE DOZENS OF THESE DEVICES NOW, AND THE STAFF IS TRAINED TO USE THEM, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED BY ANYONE. JENNY'S FAMILY SAY THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR YEARS TO RAISE MONEY AND TO DONATE AEDS TO OTHER YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS. SHE SAID THAT YESTERDAY'S NFL GAME BRINGS MORE AWARENESS TO THEIR MISSION. >> IF THERE IS ANY GOOD THAT COMES OF IT, IT IS SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THE FACT THAT AEDS NEED TO BE EVERYWHERE. >> Reporter: THERE IS ONE REALLY IMPORTANT THING TO NOTE HERE. THESE ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT A HEARTBEAT, AND
Sports Events Culture in Chicago
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Sports Events Culture in Chicago
Chicago is home to a wide variety of sports. From baseball to basketball to football, Chicago fans are fiercely loyal to their teams. For example, Chicago fans are committed to the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox.
Sports play an important role in bringing fans together. They generate excitement, passion and raw emotions. Sporting events are also good for kids because they provide opportunities to get active. In addition, they create awareness for important issues such as bullying and mental health. These events are also a source of funding for local athletic programs. The sports culture in Chicago is a reflection of the city’s renaissance.
In addition, sports are a major source of income in the city. During 2013, sports helped the city create 456,000 jobs and generated $600 million for the state of Illinois. This is a tremendous amount of money that goes back into the economy.
Aside from being a major source of revenue, sports also bring fans together. Chicago’s sports fans have won a number of awards for their loyalty and support. Their dedication to their teams has earned them the title of the Best Sports City in the World. Whether it is watching the Chicago Blackhawks or the Chicago Cubs, Chicago fans are passionate about their team.
If you are planning to go to a sports event, it is important to check the event status on the venue website before heading out. Often, sporting events are postponed, so be sure to plan ahead.