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After she lost her 18-year-old son August Koontz to sudden cardiac arrest in 2008, Doré Foody and her family created the August Heart Foundation, providing free screenings to any teenager in the area. “This past year, we’ve tested 7,800 and had 57 referrals, just in 2022 alone,” Foody said.
Many local schools work with the foundation to test their athletes, but Foody wants the public to know every teenager should be screened, whether or not they’re an athlete.
If you want to set up a free screening for your child, your sports team, or your school, head to the August Heart Foundation website or call (210) 267-2771.
(KSAT)