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Heart Screenings / Education & Awareness / Fund Raisers

Heart Screening Events

Date

 
Numbers (over 6,000 echocardiograms)

Location

04/17/10

530 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 1st heart screening event in Surprise, AZ.  Our sponsors allowed us to donate 2 AEDs for the Surprise area schools.

Willow Canyon High School, Surprise, AZ

09/27/09

270 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 9th heart screening event for KSU.  The volunteers and medical support is greatly appreciated from the Manhattan & surrounding communities.  Our sponsors allowed us to donate 2 AEDs for the Manhattan area schools.

Kansas State Alumni Center, Manhattan, KS

09/19/09

154 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 3rd heart screening event Tucson, AZ.  This is our first Cardiac Screening in partnership with Salpointe Catholic High School and Carondelet Health Network in Tucson, AZ. We were able to raise enough money to buy two AEDs for the Tucson Community.

Salpointe Catholic High School, Tucson, AZ

09/12/09

450 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 1st heart screening event in partnership with Finger Lakes Health in Geneva, NY. Thanks to all the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous job raising awareness and facilitating the Cardiac Screening Day in Geneva, NY!  Plus, we raised money to buy two AEDs for the new town Community Center.

Geneva Community Center, Geneva, NY

08/29/09

150 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 1st heart screening event in partnership with Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Thanks to all the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous job raising awareness and facilitating the Cardiac Screening Day in Mesa, AZ!  Plus, we raised money to buy an AED and donate the AED to on of the schools in the community.

Cardon Children's Medical Center, Mesa, AZ

04/04/09

136 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 13th heart screening event in Phoenix, AZ but our 2nd with the Deer Valley Unified School District. Thanks to all the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous job raising awareness and facilitating the Cardiac Screening Day at Barry Goldwater High School!  Plus, we raised money to buy an AED and donate the AED to our host school, too.

Barry Goldwater High School, Phoenix, AZ

03/07/09

82 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 1st heart screening event in Colorado.  With the help of ALL the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous job raising awareness and facilitating the Cardiac Screening Day at Lewis-Palmer High School!  Plus, we raised money to buy an AED for the school, too.

Lewis-Palmer High School, Monument, CO

11/15/08

187 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
This was our 2nd heart screening event in Glendale, AZ but our 1st with the Deer Valley Unified School District.  With the help of ALL the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous job raising awareness and facilitating the Cardiac Screening Day at Deer Valley High School!  Plus, we raised money to buy an AED for the district, too.

Deer Valley High School, Glendale, AZ

09/20/08

52 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
 This was our 1st heart screening event in Cave Creek, AZ.  With the help of ALL the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous job raising awareness and facilitating the Cardiac Screening Day at Tatum Ranch Community Center!

Tatum Ranch Community Center
Cave Creek, AZ

08/16/08

53 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
 This was our 8th heart screening event in Manhattan, KS.  To allow a better protection for the KSU Athletes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest we did our screening before school started!
Thank you K-State for being proactive of heart health for your young atheltes and KSU students.

Kansas State University Football Complex
Manhattan, KS

05/03/08

56 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
 This was our 1st heart screening event at Bourgade Catholic High School in Phoenix, AZ.  With the help of the host school and ALL the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous AED Fundraiser / Cardiac Screening Day!
Our screening rasied half the money needed to purchase an AED for BCHS -- all of the education shared is LIFE giving.

Bourgade Catholic High School
Phoenix, AZ

Feb., March & April 2008

7 Low Cost In Office ECG / Echocardiogram screenings
These Low Cost heart screening event(s) took place at various locations in Phoenix, Gilbert, and Chandler for anyone to take advantage of our services. Thank you ALL for the great medical support we receive!

Accurate Care Pain Relief Center
Phoenix, AZ
Chiropractic Center
Gilbert, AZ
University Sports Medicine
Chandler, AZ

01/17/08

273 Echocardiogram screenings
 This was our 1st heart screening event in Seattle, WA.  With the help of the host school, Nick of Time Foundation and ALL the great Volunteers, we had a fabulous Cardiac Screening Day!
Our screening found over 25 people with unknown heart problems and 7 problems can be considered life threathening -- all of the education shared is LIFE giving.

Bishop Blanchet Catholic High School
Seattle, WA

10/28/07

194 Echocardiogram screenings
 This was our 7th heart screening event in Manhattan, KS.  Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and supporters and ALL the great Volunteers!
Our screening found over 50 people with unknown heart problems and many of these problems can be considered life threathening -- all of them are LIFE giving.

Kansas State University Alumni Center
Manhattan, KS

August, Sept, Oct, & Nov 2007

38 Low Cost In Office ECG / Echocardiogram screenings
This Low Cost Mobile heart screening event(s) took place at various locations in Phoenix, Mesa, and Sedona for anyone to take advantage of our services. Thank you ALL for the great medical support we receive!

University Sports Medicine &
Unity of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ
Accurate Care Pain Relief Center
Sedona, AZ

July 2007

4 Low Cost In Office ECG / Echocardiogram screenings
 This Low Cost In Office heart screening event took place at MPHS during the sports physicals with University Sports Medicine for anyone to take advantage of our services. Thank you to ALL the great medical supporters!

Mountain Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ

07/21/07

138 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
 This was our 1st heart screening event for the Polar Ice community.  Thank you to the Polar Ice Staff and especially Master Paul MacGowan from the Polar Gym.  All the wonderful sponsors, supporters, and ALL the great Volunteers!

Polar Ice / Desert Schools Ice Rink, Chandler, AZ

05/12/07

151 Echocardiogram / ECG screenings
 This was our 2nd heart screening event for the Tucson community and our 1st heart screening at Rincon High School.  Thank you to the RHS athletic trainer, Jon Herzner, our wonderful sponsors, supporters, RHS Boosters and ALL the great Volunteers!

Rincon High School, Tucson, AZ

Apr, May, & June 2007

20 Low Cost In Office ECG / Echocardiogram screenings
 This is the beginning of our Low Cost In Office heart screening events for anyone to take advantage of our services. Thank you to volunteers and ALL the great medical supporters!

ABF Office
Phoenix, AZ

02/03/07

149 Echocardiogram screenings
 This was our 3rd heart screening event for Peoria Unified School District and our 2nd heart screening at Peoria High School.  Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, supporters, PHS Boosters and ALL the great Volunteers!

Peoria High School
Peoria, AZ

10/29/06

169 Echocardiogram screenings
 This was our 6th heart screening event in Manhattan, KS.  Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and supporters and ALL the great Volunteers!

Kansas State University Alumni Center
Manhattan, KS

04/29/06

231 Echocardiogram & ECG screenings
 This was our 1st heart screening event in Goodyear, AZ.  We were able to perform echocardiograms and ECG tests on all participants.  Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and supporters and ALL the great Volunteers!

Estrella Foothills High School, Goodyear, AZ

10/22/05

370 Echocardiograms
 This was our 1st heart screening event in Gilbert, AZ and we topped our record for the best turn out for a one day event this year!
Thank you to ALL Volunteers and for a great turn out!
 

Highland High School, Gilbert, AZ

09/18/05

255 Echocardiograms
 This was our 5th heart screening event at K-State and our best turn out for a one day event this year!
Thank you to ALL Volunteers and for a great turn out!
 

Kansas State University Alumni Center
Manhattan, KS

08/27/05

245 Echocardiograms
 Thank you to ALL Volunteers and for a great turn out!
We found:
- 23 people with heart issues ( 9% abnormalities)
- 1 young 14 year old boy with a hole in his heart
- 1 young 14 year old boy an enlargemented heart

Mountain Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ

04/03/05 and
04/02/05

157 Echocardiograms
 Thank you to Las Vegas Volunteers and for a great turn out!
We found:
- 24 people with heart issues (15 % abnormalities)
- 4 people with problems had enlargemented hearts

AIMS (American Institute of Medical Sonography) school
Las Vegas, NV

03/12/05

199 Echocardiograms (after all the data was entered)
People were waiting at the doors when we arrived to set up!  Thank you Tucson for such a great turn out!
We found:
- 25 people with heart issues (12.5 % abnormalities)
- 10 people with problems were male, 15 were female
- 8 people with problems were younger than age 21
- 5 people with problems had enlarged hearts

Tucson Magnet High School & surrounding schools
Tucson, AZ

03/05/05

66 Echocardiograms
Now Sharon Bates is only One Degree of Separation from knowing Oprah Winfrey!

Peoria Unified School District Office
Glendale, AZ

02/05 & 02/06/2005

32 Echocardiograms
1st public event at a Health Show, average age to participate 47 years old

Integrated Health & Fitness Expo
Phoenix, AZ

10/23/04

168 Echocardiograms
1st event at Peoria High School, Peoria, AZ
85 students (8 college, 77 high school)

Peoria High School
Peoria, AZ

10/10/04

173 Echocardiograms
4th event done in Kansas

Kansas State University Alumni Center
Manhattan, KS

8/28/04

182 Echocardiograms
13 with abnormal results
 7% abnormal

Mountain Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ

10/26/03

136 Echocardiograms
61% male
39% female

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

5/17/03

125 Echocardiograms
2nd event at MPHS

Mountain Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ

4/05/03

43 Echocardiograms

Central High School
Phoenix, AZ

9/29/02

306 Echocardiograms

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

5/18/02

220 Echocardiograms
1st MPHS Event

Mountain Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ

10/28/01
10/29/01

394 Echocardiograms
1st Event (2 days)

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Education & Awareness Events

Date

 
Numbers

Location and Event Info.

Feb. 6 - 9, 2008

Cardiology 2008, is a information packed 5 day CME course for Pediatric Cardiac medical professionals (500+ in attendance).  Sharon Bates & Christine Puricelli hosted a Parent Heart Watch table raising awareness for SCA prevention and advocacy.

Gainey Ranch Resort
Scottsdale, AZ

Feb. 2, 2008

"Heart Education Symposium" hosted by Nick n Kelly Heart Fund.  This knowledge lending morning was attended by dozens of families inflicted with heart issues for their own kids.  The educational material was supplied by many knowledgeable medical professionals from AZ and across the country.

Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix, AZ

Jan 17, 18, 18-22, 2008

Hundreds of Washington residents heard about the Heart Screening, "Prevention of Sudden Death in Young Athletes" symposium, and the Parent Heart Watch Leadership Training Seminar.  All these events were hosted in part by the Anthony Bates Foundation.

Bishop Blanchet High School,
Benaroya Hall, and the
Marriott Waterfront
Seattle, WA

Aug 11, 2007

250+ Sedona, AZ residents & professionals.  This health fair was hosted by the Weber IGA;  raising awareness about SCA in youth sports and inviting the Sedona community to be a part of the upcoming Low Cost Cardiac Screening events. 

Weber IGA Grocery Store parking lot
Sedona, AZ

June 17-19, 2007

1500+ medical professionals in the Echocardiography industry.  This event was hosted by the American Echocardiography Society (ASE);  networking with the many divisions and organizations with the ASE for future assistance.

Seattle Convention Center
Seattle, WA

Feb 26 - 27, 2007

400+ small businesses vying for funding and attention from the NIH; networking with the many divisions and organizations with the NIH for future assistance.

Tuscany Casino & Suites
Las Vegas, NV

Jan 26-27, 2007

250+ young people screened for heart problems.  The whole school was educated by the Rhinebeck "Heart Club" to be aware of heart health issues.

Rhinebeck, NY - Attended the 1st Cardiac Screening event at Rhinebeck High School in honor of Maggie O'Malley (died from chronic Myocaridis & SCA) on 07/28/06.   The heart screening was provided by HeartScreen America.  The Anthony Bates Foundation and Parent Heart Watch provided support to Pat O'Malley and the RHS team that hosted this event.

Dec. 21-22, 2006

4 non-profit organization leaders come together to make a bigger impact in the world.
 

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK:  home office of the Arrhythmia Alliance.  Meeting with SADS UK, STARS, Arrhythmia Alliance & Irish Heart Foundation.  Building colllaborative programs to raise awareness and save young people from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Dec. 17, 2006

12 Italian Cardiologists / Medical Professionals.  35 Italian families wanting to learn more about preventing Sudden Death in young people.

Rome Italy:  Build collaborative efforts on heart health education / preventative screenings that will shape the future for young people.  

Oct. 20-22, 2006

250 Cardiologists / Medical Professionals.
Representatives from 13 countries and 23 states.

Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, MN - Dr. Barry Maron hosted event.
We provided education sponsorship for this event and an information table displaying AEDs and heart health information that builds more education  & awareness for the need for Cardiac Screenings for ALL children.

September 16, 2006

250 School Nurses of Arizona.

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ - Banner Health Children's Hospital sponsored event
We hosted an information table displaying AEDs and heart health information that builds more education  & awareness, warning signs of SCA, AEDs in Schools and Cardiac Screenings for ALL children.

July 17, 2006

100 Arizona School Nurses.

Hilton Phoenix / East Mesa, Arizona - School Nurses Organization of Arizona, Mesa, AZ
Public speaking appointment with SNOA promoting heart health education awareness, warning signs of SCA, AEDs in Schools and Cardiac Screenings for ALL children.

June 19, 2006

1 Cardiologist and 4 Parents - sharing our insight, passion and purpsose to save young lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the playing fields of the world!

Rome, Italy - Sports Institute of Health - a meeting with Dr. Antonio Pelliccia, Rome, Italy,  Sharon Bates, Phoenix, AZ USA, Brenda Laramore, Great Falls, MT USA, Mary Vesseghi, Dublin, Ireland, and Bridget MacAnallen, N.. Ireland, UK
Discussion and information exchange occurred in hopes of building support for saving young lives on the playing field.

June 3, 2006

500 People - runners, parents, educators, sponsors alike.

Walk for Life, Portland, OR - Eddie Barnett, Jr. Foundation, Portland, OR
Public speaking appointment with EBJR sponsorship of event and promoting heart health education awareness, warning signs of SCA, AEDs in Schools and Cardiac Screenings for ALL children.

May 13, 2006

1500 People - runners, parents, educators, sponsors alike.

Run for Sarah event was held in honor of Sarah Friend.  Parent Heart Watch hosted a table in Dallas, Texas with pictures and stories about many children that have died from SCA.  Anthony Bates Foundation was on  hand to lend support and connect with many community people in support of cardiac screening in the communities.
 
 

April 30, 2006

8 People - trained on "How to Run a Community Screening" parents, lay-people from 6 states.  24 training manuals provided to people in 16 different states across the USA and 1 in Ireland.

Anthony Bates Foundation Community Screening Training - Phoenix, AZ, hands on training (4/29/06) at Estrella Foothills High School Cardiac Screening Day, Goodyear, AZ.  The training sessions took place at Best Western Hotel in Phoenix, AZ (4/30/06).
Providing tips and tricks on organizing and promoting a community screening using the ABF model.  
 

March 4, 2006

500 - 700 People - runners, parents, educators, sponsors alike.

Peoria Unified School District - Health Fair / Fun Run, Peoria, AZ, at Centenniel High School
Promoting heart health education awareness for future screenings at PUSD.  Sharing information on next event, Estrella Foothills High School Heart Screening  to be held Apr. 29, 2006
 

February 25, 2006

200 People - runners, sponsors alike.

West Valley Hospital - Fun Run, Goodyear, AZ
Promoting heart health education awareness for Estrella Foothills High School Heart Screening to be held Apr. 29, 2006
 

Feb. 19 - 21, 2006

1,000 people were in attendance at this event.

University of Miss. Medical Center hosted this event at:
UoM, Jackson, MS
"Mississippi Summit on Sudden Death in Athletes"
Interested particpants, cardiologists, medical professionals, coaches, athletic trainers, NIH, Dept. of Defense, NCAA, Nat. Coaches Assoc. from across the country and over 15 grass roots organizations that are making a difference.

Feb. 11, 2006

1,500 people were in attendance at this event.

Arizona Heart 2 Heart hosted this event at:
Shriners Auditorium & outside too,
Phoenix, AZ
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Carnival and Heart Fair
FREE Rides & Fun for children of all ages, Heart information and heart supporters of all kinds available for the children & their families.

Feb. 8 - 12, 2006

730 Pediatric Cardiology Medical Professionals  
- from 46 states & 13 countries
 

Cardiology 2006 - hosted by Children's Hospital of PA, 
February 8rd - 12th, 2006, Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ
Providing copies of "What is HCM?" video, with Education & Awareness on screening events; presenting media information & screenings protocol for events by ABF.

September 18, 2005

Over 20 Million Viewers 
- program aired 3 times in one week

ESPN Program "Outside the Lines" Heart of the Matter - 20 minute program on sudden death in college & professional athletes" by Steve Delsohn, reporter, Sharon Bates and The Anthony Bates Foundation are featured in this program discussing the importance of heart screening in young athletes.

Sept., 2005

Over 50,000 Readers

"Out of the Darkness - instead of succumbing to unbearable grief, these four amazing Valley women find a way to help others--and themselves." by Kim Hill, Arizona Women Magazine, Sharon Bates and The Anthony Bates Foundation is featured in this article. Kudos!

Sept. 2, 2005

Over 5,000 Readers

"Anthony Bates Foundation donates an defibrillator in honor of Coach Ray Sheehan" The Riley Countain, published the ABF press release regarding our donation and the upcoming ABF heart screening event at Kansas State University.

August 27, 2005

Over 25,000 Readers

"Mother's crusade promotes heart screening for athletes" columnist Jim Walters, Arizona Republic / Chandler Community section, ran a story about our heart screening effort for the MPHS event, August 27th.

June 28, 2005

Over 100,000 viewers

 5 minute ABC News Story on "AEDs in Homes"
See our News Links for video clippet

June 23, 2005

Over 2 Million Readers 

"Sudden Death:  Doctors Miss Signs Of Heart Defects In Young Athletes, Problem is Both Treatable And Detectibel by EKG, But Scans Don't Get Done, Two Siblings Die, Weeks Apart" by Kevin Helliker and Kathryn Kranhold, The Wall Street Journal - Front Page

June 23, 2005

Over 1 Million Readers 

"U.S. and Europe Differ on Screening For Heart Ailment" by Jere Longman, The New York Times, June 23, 2005
This is a great article with a lot of expert opinions on the subject.  Including a picture of Sharon Bates in her home in Phoenix, AZ.

June 21, 2005

Over 2 Million Readers 
 

"Case Grows for Screening Young Athletes For Dangerous Heart Conditions" by Kevin Helliker and Kathryn Kranhold, The Wall Street Journal.
See our News Links for Full Article
This article is the first of a series bringing to light the need to provide Heart Screenings for our Athletes.  Europe has already started this effort, along with UK, Netherlands, Italy, and Japan (screening all children).
Now it's time for our coutry to save the young people of USA.

June 3 - 5, 2005

150 HCMA Members
100+ Medical Professionals

HCMA Annual Meeting, 
June, 3rd - 5th
Providing copies of "What is HCM?" video, with Education & Awareness on screening events; presenting numbers of screenings and efforts provided by ABF.

April 22 & 23, 2005

500 - 600 Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, & El Paso Texas Athletic Trainers for High School, College & Professional sporting teams. 

Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association (RMATA) Spring Session, Phoenix Airport Marriott, Promoting heart health, education & awareness of HCM, heart screening efforts by ABF, and AED's in schools. 

March 3, 2005

75 Elementary School PE Teachers with Peoria Unified School District. 

Presented information to PUSD K-8 Phys. Ed. Teachers, Oakwood Elem. School, Peoria, AZ
Informed the PE teachers on the warning signs of HCM, gave all the teachers flyers to our upcoming heart screening event - invited the teachers to attend.  Discussed the need for AED's on their Elementary School campuses, too. 

March 2, 2005

25 Southern Arizona High School Athletic Trainers in the Tucson area.  

Southern AZ ATA meets quarterly - ABF was invited to speak / present on heart screenings, HCM, & the importance of AED's on their school campus', Salpointe High School, Tucson, AZ.  Promoting heart health, education & awareness of HCM, heart screening efforts by ABF, and AED's in schools.  Showcasing the Tucson High School Heart Screening to be held Mar. 12, 2005
 

Feb. 25, 2005

400 Emergency Medical people, EMTs, Firefighters, Nurses and other personnel in the First Responder sector.

Co-hosted the Vendor Information table for Cardiac Science at Orange Tree Resort, Scottsdale, AZ. 
Introduced medical personnel on ABF and the upcoming heart screening event at Peoria Unified School District, March 5, 2005.

Feb. 17, 2005

20 members of the Marana School District AED Committee.

Marana School District is in committee to determine the importance of AED's on their school campus', Marana, AZ (30 min. north of Tucson, AZ).  Promoting heart health, education & awareness of HCM, heart screening efforts by ABF, and AED's in schools.  Showcasing the Tucson High School Heart Screening to be held Mar. 12, 2005
 

Feb. 13, 2005

200 - 250 Arizona Athletic Trainers for High School, College & Professional sporting teams. 

Az Athletic Trainers Association Winter Session, Arizona Health Sciences, Mesa, AZ
Promoting heart health, education & awareness of HCM, heart screening efforts by ABF, and AED's in schools.  Showcasing the Peoria School District Heart Screening to be held Mar. 5, 2005
 

Feb. 12, 2005

500 - 1000 participants of Phoenix greater area

North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot,
Phoenix, AZ
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Carnival and Heart Fair
FREE Rides & Fun for children of all ages, Heart information and heart supporters of all kinds available for the children.

February 5 & 6, 2005

1,000 people were in attendance at this event.

Integrated Health and Fitness Expo, Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, AZ
Demonstration of an "echocardiogram" through our "mini" heart screening event.  Promotion of heart health education, heart screening awareness and the upcoming heart screening event at Peoria School District March 5, 2005

Jan. 25, 2005

50,000+ in circulation readers for Gilbert, AZ section

Arizona Republic Newspaper column by EJ Anderson regarding The Anthony Bates Foundation and the fall event to be held in Gilbert Public Schools.  A heart screening event will be done on Aug or Sept. 2005.

Jan. 22, 2005

5,000 - 7,000 people in attendance
Banner Health Child Safety Fair, Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ
Promoting heart health education awareness for Peoria School District Heart Screening to be held Mar. 5, 2005
 

Jan. 22, 2005

75 - 100 Medical professionals at the for the Annual Arizona Echocardiogram Society Symposium.

Information and introduction table for ABF at Arizona Echo Society Symposium, Phoenix, AZ

Jan. 4, 2005

25 Medical Professionals at St. Lukes Hospital

Presentation of the ABF video, "What is HCM?" and introduction to assisting in the volunteer efforts of the foundation work, Phoenix, AZ

Dec. 16, 2004

2.3+ million in circulation readers

Arizona Republic Newspaper Article regarding The Anthony Bates Foundation and the Peoria High School heart screening event done on Oct. 23, 2004. Written by Louie Villalobos

Dec. 16, 2004

30 Medical professionals at the Southern Arizona Echo Society meeting.

Information and introduction table for ABF at Sarver Heart, Tucson, AZ

Dec. 1, 2004

10 Athletic Trainers at Tucson Unified School District (and 1 District Athletic Director)

Presentation to Athletic Trainers, Tucson, AZ, on the importance of heart screenings in our youth, how to run a community screening in Tucson & ways we can help each other.

Nov. 28, 2004

20 ASU Students of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

ASU Fraternity meeting, Tempe, AZ.  Presented video & fundraising ideas for a future screening at ASU.

Oct. 2, 2004

5,000 - 7,000 people in attendance
Glendale Fire Safety Parade and Safety Fair
Glendale, AZ
Promoting heart health education awareness for Peoria High School Heart Screening, Oct. 23, 2004
 

June, 5-8, 2004

130 HCMA Members
100+ Medical Professionals

HCMA Annual Meeting, 
June, 5th - 7th
Showcase "What is HCM?" video, with Education & Awareness on screening events
Lori Anne Flanigan Memorial Golf Outing,
June 7th
Morristown, NJ
Assisted with event

May 18-22, 2004

8.000+ Medical Professionals world wide
Heart Rythm Society Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA
Assisted HCMA with information booth, talked to numerous medical professionals on the HCMA support/advocacy roles.
Met many groups / medical professionals to assist in the growth of The Anthony Bates Foundation.

Feb. 14, 2004

1000 - 2000 participants of Phoenix greater area

North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot,
Phoenix, AZ
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Carnival and Heart Fair
FREE Rides & Fun for children of all ages, Heart information and heart supporters of all kinds available for the children.

Jan. 2, 2004

2.3+ million in circulation readers

Arizona Republic Newspaper Article regarding The Anthony Bates Foundation and the Kansas State University Football connection. Written by Paula Bovin

Fund Raising Events

Date

 
Numbers

Location

May 19-20, 2007

1000 people came through the Polar Ice doors during our Trade Show fundraiser;  there were over 30 vendors renting table space in support of our event.

Polar Ice Trade Show was hosted by Polar Gym / Polar Ice to benefit ABF for the specific reason of a future date (July 21, 2007) heart screening event.  
Our vendors, sponsors & friends allowed us to raise over $4,000 from our attendees of our fun event.

February 23, 2007

1700 Invitations were sent out across Arizona

Casino Night "A Black & White Affair" was hosted by ABF at the Crowne Plaza in Phoenix, AZ to raise awareness and funds needed to place AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) for schools in Arizona. 
Of course we had fun, too!
Our sponsors & friends allowed us to give over $10,000 of prizes to the attendees of our fun event.

December 6, 2006

2,500 mailing & 800 email 

"Give a Gift of Life" - National mailing / request for support.

April 30, 2005

18,000 KSU football fans in attendance

Kansas State University Football donates a portion of the Spring Football Game gate receipts to The Anthony Bates Foundation.

April 16, 2005

74 golfers with a beautiful sunny day on the golf course!

"Heart of Pride" Charity Golf Tournament
ASU Karsten Golf Course, Tempe, AZ
 

August, 2004 -
to Present
 

50+ Corporate Sponsorship requests

The Anthony Bates Foundation is seeking Corporate Partners to expand our heart screening efforts in Arizona.

May 1, 2004

92 golfers

"Heart of Pride" Charity Golf Tournament
Foothills Golf Course, Phoenix, AZ
 

April, 2004

18,000 KSU football fans in attendance

Kansas State University Football donates a portion of the Spring Football Game gate receipts to The Anthony Bates Foundation.

Jan., 04 -
to present

3 submittals

Started the long road to Grant Writing

April, 2003

18,000 KSU football fans in attendance

Kansas State University Football donates a portion of the Spring Football Game gate receipts to The Anthony Bates Foundation.

April, 2002

8,000 KSU football fans in attendance

Kansas State University Football donates a portion of the Spring Football Game gate receipts to The Anthony Bates Foundation.

April, 2001

20,000 KSU football fans in attendance

Kansas State University Football donates a portion of the Spring Football Game gate receipts to The Anthony Bates Foundation.