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Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phillip Mann
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Jordan Robert Mann Foundation to organize and sponsor 2010 Shawnee Mission East Physical Night Shawnee Mission, KS March 11, 2010 – The Jordan Robert Mann Foundation is pleased to announce it will be organizing and sponsoring the 3rd Annual Shawnee Mission East Physical Night on May 11, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Based on the volume of previous years, which were organized by Jordan’s grandfather, Dr. Robert Conn, it is anticipated over 300 student-athletes will undergo pre-participation physical evaluations based on the Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA) guidelines for $10. In conjunction with the baseline physicals, student-athletes may receive an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a suggested $15, as well as an echocardiogram (ECHO), if requested, with the support of cardiology staff from Cardiovascular Consultant of the Mid America Heart and Vascular Institute of St. Luke’s Hospital. Dr. Tom Good of Cardiovascular Consultants, medical lead for this year’s event and partner of Dr. Conn, shares, “Conditions which predispose athletes to sudden cardiac death are well described. Our cardiac assessment included in the pre-participation physical is designed to detect these conditions, and recommend appropriate follow up.” Event Director for the Jordan Robert Mann Foundation, Phil Mann (Sr.), Jordan’s father includes in the discussion, “The planning for this event started a year ago reinforcing the positive clinical outcomes of last years event and addressing any logistical shortcomings. This year marks the 3rd anniversary providing heart health assessments to local youth and establishes a protocol that we feel will be transportable to other schools and includes; a volunteer effort from the school, the securing of technicians/nursing, and alignment with cardiologists specifically recognized for their expertise in evaluating the athlete’s heart. Our emphasis is and will always be about increasing awareness for readily available, inexpensive, non-invasive technologies to help protect our children.” The JRM FDN was established in 2007 after the tragic passing of Jordan Robert Mann due to an undiagnosed heart condition related to sudden cardiac death in athletes. The mission of the JRM FDN is to honor Jordan’s passions by developing programs that challenge conventional theory about heart health and enhance the quality of life for others. The mission is accomplished through awareness campaigns and by sponsoring heart health assessments for high school, college, and professional athletes. ##### |
