A Message From Chris Keenist

Chris Keenist, is a proud graduate of Oxford highschool, where he played football and basketball. Last September 4th he was on the field with his Adrian college teammates as they opened the 2011 football season. Less than two weeks later he was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he was diagnosed with Cardio Myopathy, but he was one of the lucky ones. The condition was discovered before it was too late. Many young athletes aren't so lucky.

Over the last eight years, at least 29 Michigan highschool students have died because of sudden cardiac arrest. The majority of these young athletes who died suddenly have no symptoms and most of the victims have had Cardio Myopathy, which is one of the most serious heart problems facing young athletes today.

Cardio Myopathy can be diagnosed in a pre-participation screening which includes a brief heart exam, a twelve-lead electrocardiogram and, if necessary, an echocardiogram.

Help CBS Radio Detroit save young lives by supporting the Student Heart Check program. This program has already helped detect some serious heart issues among our young athletes and undoubtedly saved lives.

With your support, we'll save more lives. The next young athlete saved may be someone you know and love.

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