• LIVE LIFE WITH PASSION!

  • ABOUT JORDAN

    Jordan Robert Mann was born and raised in Prairie Village, KS and was a 2003 graduate of Shawnee Mission East where he played soccer and was named to first team All State, All Metro, All Sunflower, and All Johnson County.  He was a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Roll, Principals Honor Roll and Kansas Honors Scholar.  His senior year he was awarded the Art Newcomer Outstanding Student Athlete Award.  He continued playing collegiate soccer at Furman University in Greenville, SC and Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX, where he was selected to the Southern Conference Honor Roll and Conference USA Honor Roll.  At SMU he was a major contributor to a nationally ranked soccer team, and in 2005 played in the collegiate Final Four tournament.  He graduated from SMU in May, 2007 with a degree in Finance. 

                 

    Jordan’s hidden talent resided in his artistic abilities in portraitures and random works that he painted, photographed or drew when inspired. 

               

    Jordan is remembered for his winning smile, his spirited and ornery sense of humor, his intuitive and innovative intelligence, and his entrepreneurial spirit. He also had an insatiable love for all animals.

               

    Jordan passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2007 of a congenital heart abnormality that was undetected as he had no symptoms.  The family has chosen to honor his life by establishing the Jordan Robert Mann Foundation which funds heart health assessments for athletes at participating schools, hoping to prevent any family from experiencing a similar tragedy.  Their long term goal is to change how the medical community assesses and evaluates heart health in all athletes.

  • ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

    The Foundation is focused on allocating resources in the following areas:

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    HEART CLINIC

    MISSION: Early detection of heart defects in youth athletes through comprehensive heart health assessments.

    The Foundation’s Heart Clinic utilizes a community-based approach to implement pre-participation heart health assessments in conjunction with state-mandated physicals for middle and high school age youth.
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    SUPPORT

    MISSION: Financial support of like-minded organizations focused on saving lives.

    The Foundation supports the objectives of like-minded organizations through donations that directly impact the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest and improving the quality of life for others.
  • HERE'S TO THE CRAZY ONES

    WHILE SOME MAY SEE THEM AS CRAZY ONES, 
    WE SEE GENIUS. 
    BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE CRAZY ENOUGH TO THINK THEY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD, ARE THE ONES WHO DO.

  • SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH BY THE NUMBERS

    7,000 - 10,000
    Estimated number of youth deaths per year from SCD.
     
    15 - 25
    The highest risk of SCD among athletes occurs between 15 and 25 years of age.
     
    2.4
    Risk of SCD is 2.4 times higher in athletes than non-athletes.  It is the combination of physical activity and underlying cardiovascular conditions rather than  physical activity alone that triggers cardiac arrest.
     
    80%
    Because of mandatory cardiovascular focused pre-participation examinations, the Italians have reduced the incidence of SCD by over 80%.

     

    TOP 7 CAUSES OF SCD

    1. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-thickening of heart muscle
    2. Coronary Artery Anomalies-deprives the heart of blood
    3. Commotio Cordis-blunt force trauma to the heart
    4. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy-thickening of the left ventricle
    5. Myocarditis-infections of the heart
    6. Ruptured Aortic Aneurism-tearing of heart vessels
    7. Disorders of the electrical conduction systems-i.e. Long Q-T, Brugada and WPW Syndromes
  • FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION

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    ANGELS OF THE HEART

    Painting Angels of the Heart has become a passion, and each one a tribute to the memory of my nephew Jordan.

    All of my Angels are painted using oils on canvas, each uniquely designed.

    May your Angel inspire your inner passion and bring you love, comfort, and hope!

    A portion of my proceeds will be donated to the Jordan Robert Mann Foundation.
     
    You can contact me at ljmiller6@sbcglobal.net
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    ATS HEART CHECK

    Athletic Testing Solutions (ATS) is a national provider of comprehensive heart screens for early detection of  cardiac health risks, The “ATS Heart Check”.  Having kids properly tested by ATS is the best defense against Sudden Cardiac Arrest.  Our comprehensive testing package includes Blood Pressure, Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Echocardiogram (Heart Imaging).  We work with board certified cardiologists, registered ultrasounds technicians and trained staff to bring the best screening experience possible right to your school or organization.
  • DONATE

    JOIN THE FIGHT against sudden cardiac death in youth athletes
    by donating to the Jordan Robert Mann Foundation.
    100% of donations are contributed directly toward our missions.
     
    Please use the Donate button below or you can mail a check payable to:
    Jordan Robert Mann Foundation
    4824 W. 90th St.
    Prairie Village Kansas 66207

  • CONNECT

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  • THE JRM JOURNAL

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