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Old 05-06-2017, 09:30 AM
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I raised over $30,000 for AED's in the Haciendas of Mission Hills. We have eight AED's, one which was donated by a neighbor. Initially everyone who was interested paid $120; singles could pay $60 if $120 was too steep for them. Additionally I organize regular fundraisers where we raise thousands of dollars. We have had a BBQ company come in with Petrina performing in our backyard; we have hosted two Home Tours in Mission Hills for residents and their guests only; we solicit new people from time to time; and I will continue to fund raise. You need to replenish your funds to pay for the monthly alert fee for those who volunteer as responders and you need funds for future battery replacement, though in the first four years they will replace them for free if they are failing. The generosity of residents is the key and I am grateful to my neighbors in Haciendas of Mission Hills for supporting this life saving program. The Villages has been recognized nationally for its community AED initiative.