2008 National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week - April 20-27, 2008
April 21, 2008
MedicAlert is proud to support the 2008 National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 20-27, 2008) and would like to make you aware of existing programs and activities across the country. More…
Major Budget Funding for MedicAlert's No Child Without program
March 19, 2008
Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined Canadian MedicAlert Foundation President Dr. Martin Kabat, school delegates, parents and students at Cleardale Public School in London, Ontario to announce $5 million in funding for No Child Without.
The federal government is making a significant difference for a large number of children with chronic or potentially serious medical conditions by supporting the No Child Without program. No Child Without provides free MedicAlert protection for elementary-school children who suffer from potentially life-threatening allergies or medical conditions, and provides every child with a bracelet and membership that is designed to make critical information available in a medical emergency.
The No Child Without program was launched nationally in November 2006. This announcement is an important step toward offering the program to all of Canada's 12,000 elementary schools within five years, benefiting more than 300,000 children.
A New Partnership
February 14, 2008
The Canadian MedicAlert® Foundation is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Lions Clubs of Canada, in support of its national charitable program, No Child Without
Lions Clubs of Canada and MedicAlert come together for the No Child Without® Program
"Sabrina's Law" Documentary
October 19, 2007
We thought you'd like to know that Global Currents will air a documentary called "Sabrina's Law" on Saturday, November 3 at 10 p.m. local time across Canada. (For the Global television channel in your area, please check your local listings.)
This one hour documentary follows the heroic and international news-breaking story of Sabrina Shannon whose tragic death from anaphylactic shock has inspired parents from around the world to fight for legislation within the schools.
Featured interviews include: Sabrina's parents Mike and Sara Shannon, her aunt Kathleen Whelan, as well as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and other representatives from the community who openly discuss the challenges of anaphylaxis.
To read the media release, go to Upcoming Events on the Anaphylaxis Canada website: www.anaphylaxis.ca/content/whatsnew/events.asp
Please share this information with others who may be interested in watching the documentary.
Anaphylaxis Canada would like to suggest that parents may not want to watch this program for the first time with their children present due to the emotional content of the program.
Budget Funding for MedicAlert Will Protect 10,000 Canadian Children
November 20, 2006
The Canadian MedicAlert® Foundation has been informed that it will receive additional funding for the No Child Without program. MedicAlert will be working with School Boards across Canada over the coming months to identify schools and implement the No Child Without program. More…
No Child Without
The No Child Without program is an exciting new program developed to ensure children across Canada from Junior Kindergarten up to 14 years of age with medical conditions, allergies or special needs are protected by the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation.
With the rise in childhood asthma, diabetes and allergies, parents and school administrators have reason to be concerned about the health and safety of their children. During the school day children can come in contact with up to five individuals responsible for their care and safety. Before and after school programs, recess, lunch and the classroom are often looked after by different individuals.
In case of a medical emergency, children can be the most vulnerable because they are often too young, too afraid or too hurt to express themselves. That is why parents often feel better knowing their children's MedicAlert identification can speak for them if they're not around.
MedicAlert is working with school boards across the country to implement the No Child Without program over the next 5 years. The program will be sponsored through the financial support of businesses and corporations to provide children the safety and security that comes with MedicAlert.
Call us at 1-866-734-9423 to learn more about the types of MedicAlert programs available to protect your child. More…
