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The Feeney Legacy Project
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Be Someone’s Second Chance. Call 911.
Calling 911 and performing CPR saves lives, but when confronted with someone in medical distress, would you immediately act? Every second counts for one in cardiac arrest. Will you be that person’s second chance?
The Feeney Legacy Project, a non-profit advocacy and educational organization, was founded by Kathy Armistead, the mother of St. Pius X alumnus Feeney Armistead ’07, who died on April 15, 2022. Feeney may have had a second chance at life if those with him had acted immediately by calling 911 and starting CPR when he collapsed in cardiac arrest.
The mission of The Feeney Legacy Project is twofold: ADVOCATE for the immediate calling of 911 and administering CPR to one in medical distress and EDUCATE about the protection provided by the Good Samaritan and 911 Amnesty Laws to one who acts to save a life. Its slogan relays the simple lifesaving message: BE SOMEONE’S SECOND CHANCE. CALL 911.
Kathy’s wish is to spare other parents from losing a child in the way she lost her own. “We must ensure that everyone understands the urgency in calling 911 and administering CPR, even if only chest compressions, to try to save a life, and that these lifesaving attempts in good faith are legally protected by the priority of Life over Law. This message takes on even more urgency in the face of the fentanyl crisis, but young students and adults need to understand that alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs can cause cardiac arrest. Don’t walk away from a friend in distress. Act. Be someone’s second chance.”
Scan the QR code to learn more about The Feeney Legacy Project, outreach events, and to request a speaker or educational materials.
Second Annual St. Pius X Heritage Homecoming
Please join us for Heritage Homecoming on September 26, 2023 to celebrate the heritage of our school community. Enjoy food and drinks from around the world, a cooking and baking competition, international performances, and a fashion show. All students, families, and alumni are welcome. Bring your favorite dish to share!
If you traveled the world this summer, please send photos to heritage@spx.org to be included in the Heritage Homecoming slideshow presentation.
Homecoming Weekend Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 29: Alumni BBQ and Football Game
Saturday, September 30: Service Project & Class Reunions
Sunday, October 1: Alumni Mass and Brunch
Scan the QR code or visit spx.org/alumni for event details and class reunion information.
