Chapter Receives a New CPR Training Manikin Sponsored by Scott Cars, Inc.
News Release: June 3, 2010

Contact: Melanie Bible
Communications Director
Pennsylvania Automotive Association
Phone: 717-255-8311, ext. 3327

Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing
American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
(610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 830-9771


The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley's training classes were greatly enhanced on Wednesday, June 2, by the donation of a Resusci® Anne Complete Training Unit from the Pennsylvania Automotive Association (PAA) and the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation (NADCF). The donation was sponsored by Scott Cars, Inc. in Allentown.

Darren Miller, regional manager at PAA, together with Andrew Scott, president of Scott Cars, Inc., presented the CPR training manikin and accessory supplies to Red Cross representatives Robin Trexler, manager-preparedness and training fulfillment, and Sandy Gaspar, director of development & community affairs. The presentation occurred at Scott Chevrolet located at 3333 Lehigh Street in Allentown. Scott Cars also holds franchises with Cadillac, Hummer, Mazda, Saab, and Volvo.

"We're delighted to be able to sponsor this donation from PAA to our local Red Cross chapter," says Andrew Scott, president of Scott Cars, Inc. "Resusci Anne is a valuable tool in the cardiopulmonary resuscitation training programs the Red Cross offers, and I have no doubt that 'she' will be instrumental in saving lives."

The donated CPR unit signals the trainee, telling when the right pressure has been applied in the right spot or if the trainee is breathing correctly into the victim's mouth. With this training tool, CPOR students learn the "feel" of giving quick, lifesaving emergency treatment.

The Pennsylvania Automotive Association represents more than 950 new car and truck dealers in Pennsylvania. These dealers are able to help local nonprofit organizations in their communities by donating Resusci Anne training units through the NADCF. PAA dealers have donated more than a million dollars worth of CPR training units to organizations across the state since 1990.

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PHOTO CAPTION (left to right): Andy Scott, president of Scott Cars; Robin Trexler, manager of preparedness and training-fulfillment for the Red Cross; Sandy Gaspar, director of development and community affairs at the Red Cross; and Darren Miller, regional manager at the Pennsylvania Automotive Association, show the new CPR training manikin donated to the Red Cross by Scott Cars, Inc.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross helped more than 70,000 people through preparedness and training, military personnel support, senior lifesaving programs and services, emergency relief and information and referral. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.