BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 9, 2024 — State Rep. Joey Andrews (St. Joseph) presented a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to Benton Harbor High School on Friday. Recently signed legislation ensures schools maintain AEDs and make them accessible within one to three minutes during a cardiac emergency. In celebration of the new law, the NFL donated 50 AEDs for Michigan legislators to distribute to schools in their districts.
Andrews emphasized the importance of quick access to the proper equipment during a cardiac emergency, stating, “I am grateful that the students, staff and administration at Benton Harbor High School will now be better protected thanks to this generously donated AED. There is no doubt that increasing access to this vital medical device across the state will save lives.”
“Benton Harbor Area Schools is honored to be one of the recipients of this potentially life-saving equipment and is incredibly grateful to Rep. Andrews and the NFL Foundation,” said Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent, Kelvin Butts. “This donation is a testament to the continued collaborative partnership between the district and our state to put the interest of our students’ safety at the forefront of our core values.”
State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) delivers an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Benton Harbor High School on Aug. 9, 2024.