An AED òòò½ÊÓƵ” short for automated external defibrillator òòò½ÊÓƵ” is shown mounted to a wall for first aid use in this photo distributed by the American Heart òòò½ÊÓƵsociation.
An AED òòò½ÊÓƵ” short for automated external defibrillator òòò½ÊÓƵ” is shown mounted to a wall for first aid use in this photo distributed by the American Heart òòò½ÊÓƵsociation.
ASHLAND òòò½ÊÓƵ” Now in its sixth year, the AED Donation Program of Kingòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Daughters Health Foundation and Kingòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Daughters Auxiliary has provided more than 150 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to community organizations throughout the UK Kingòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Daughters service area, and applications for the 2025 program are open now through Friday, Feb. 7.
AED awards will be announced in February, according to a news release.
To be eligible, applicants must be an IRS-designated non-profit organization. Awards are based on community need, with priority given to:
First responders, especially in rural areas
Organizations that are open/serve the public 24/7
Organizations that donòòò½ÊÓƵ™t currently have an AED
Organizations located in or serving residents of the following counties:
In Kentucky: Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Lewis and Martin
In Ohio: Lawrence, Scioto
Successful applicants will be required to attest to the organizationòòò½ÊÓƵ™s ability to maintain, use, and secure the AED appropriately. At least one individual representing the organization will be required to undergo AED training or provide documentation of such training.
Organizations wishing to be considered for an AED must complete the application form and submit it, along with an exclusion screening form. The application and form can be found at . If you would like to donate to the AED program, please visit and choose Donate to Our AED Program.
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