Charity News from Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003CPR improves quality of life for cardiac arrest survivorsAmerican Heart Association | Cardiac arrest survivors who received bystander CPR were likely to have a "good quality of life" one year later, according to a report in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Cardiac imaging can be 'gatekeeper' for implantable heart-shocker American Heart Association | High-tech images of the heart and its surrounding blood flow can help identify patients who will benefit most from implanted electronic devices that treat heart rhythm disturbances, according to a report in today's rapid access issue of Circulation. Red Cross Awards Grant To Assist Nearly 600 New Jersey Residents Impacted By 9/11 American Red Cross | The American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program (SRP) is continuing to help those most directly impacted by the events of September 11 with their long-term recovery. SRP has awarded a grant to New Jersey Family Advocate Management, Inc. Aid Workers Under Attack in Afghanistan CARE | Attacks against aid workers in Afghanistan have increased dramatically over recent months, as the adjacent CARE chart shows. Last month, six people working for international aid agencies were executed in deliberate targeting of humanitarian workers. Fourth Annual Harlem Family Health Fair happens Saturday, October 11 American Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund and the New York City Mission Society will host the fourth annual Harlem Health Fair, Saturday, October 11 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, at Minisink Townhouse, 646 Malcolm X Boulevard at 142nd Street.
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