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Raising Awareness for the Dangers of the Choking Game Updates

On-going newscasts, and incidences continue to release information to the general population. Yet, youth continue to be injured, and in worse cases, meet their demise by participating in this adolescent sensation seeking activity. Education obviously has not yet become widespread beyond a reactive response.  Although, there are communities taking a proactive, preventative approach to education.  These communities should be held as examples, both neighboring and nationwide, for their commitment in protecting our children. Calendar: October 25 2007 6:30 PM - St. Augustine, FL Kate Leonardi presenting at Murray Middle School TBA - presentation in Byron, IL Martha Glas TBA  - presentation in Tampa FL Kate Leonardi April 23-25 2008 in Breckenridge, CO Mary Janssen and Dave Adams will be presenting "Life Safety Educators Conference of the Rockies" On-Going Projects: The Petition to "Educate on the DANGERS of the Choking Game"                                               The petition has been well received (with over 3500 signatures) and continues to gather signatures toward reaching our goal of having the D.A.R.E. Program and individual Middle/ High School Health Programs incorporate asphyxia activity (aka The Choking Game) into the current curriculums.  You can also print out a copy of the petition and gather signatures of those who are not able to sign online.  Click here to Print a Petition  Surveys:  (click on the link to be brought directly to the survey) "General Knowledge Survey" Everyone, please take 2 minutes and complete a survey about what you know about the Choking Game. "Victim's Report Survey"  is specifically for victims or the families of victims to gather data on the details of the incident to find commonalities among participants. New Advocates: We welcome new advocates and look forward to working with each of you to reach the goal of raising awareness within communities.  Andrea Crowell  Stephanie Tsepas Both of N.H have recently teamed with the DB Foundation and are well on the way to becoming presenters - thank you ladies! Concerns: YouTube.com and Myspace.com videos:  There has been serious concern regarding children accessing instruction on how to 'play' the Choking Game via the videos on these websites.  We have contacted both websites and they do not monitor the videos. What you can do to help? To protect your own children: Check the History on the computer your child uses for YouTube.com and/or MySpace.com pages containing tags of "choke out"; "passout"; "sleeper hold";"choking game";"twitching game". If you find sites - your child most likely has seen a video of people participating in asphyxiation. To remove the videos from the Internet:  Using the search feature of these websites, enter "choking game";"choke out";"pass out game";"fainting" (and any similar keywords) when you find a video containing asphyxiation activity mark it as inappropriate.   The administrators will then delete the video and occassionally will ban the poster of the video. As Always,  please take a few moments and  Read more Current News Articles Victim's and Familes: With every newly reported tragedy of this 'game' , our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends.  For we know the road of grief is a hard one to have to travel. Whether your loved one was 6 years old , 15, or 30...it will always feel as if it's too soon. 6/M Withheld, Skyler 2007-10-02 Quenemo KS / USA 12/M Hudson, David 2007-10-08 Leesburg FL / USA 12/M O'Connor, Kyle 2007-09-29 Byron IL / USA 11/M Burfine, Fletcher 2007-08-25 Lufkin TX / USA 10/M Campo, Luis 2007-08-00 _Lima / PERU 13/M Withheld, Name 2007-08-00 Undisclosed NY / USA 15/M Hughes, Zachary 2007-08-00 Moline IL / USA We recognize the following children and thier families on the September Angelversary .  They will never be forgotten.  /M Withheld, Name 2005-09-01 Navarre FL / USA 13/M Thise, Luke Austen "LA" 2005-09-01 Fruit Cove FL / USA 11/M Withheld, Name 2005-09-01 Wichita KS / USA 11/M Sullivan, Sean 2005-09-04 San Francisco CA / USA 13/M Russell, Colin 2005-09-07 Tacoma WA / USA 12/M Withheld, Name 2005-09-12 ST. Robert MO / USA 19/M Withheld, Phillip 2005-09-13 Ironton OH / USA 12/M Withheld, Name 2005-09-15 Sawnsea _France 11/M Kelly, Jonathan 2005-09-15 South Bend IN / USA 12/M Hamilton, Bryson 2005-09-22 Raleigh NC / USA 13/M Janssen, Adam 2005-09-22 Lakewood CO / USA 14/M Camacho, Roland 2005-09-22 Houston TX / USA 12/M McNary, Zechariah 2005-09-24 Valley City OH / USA 15/M Stout, Zachary 2005-09-24 Undisclosed TN / USA 12/M Breen, William 2005-09-24 Ft. McCoy FL / USA 16/M Satterfield, Michael 2005-09-27 Fairmont WV / USA 14/M INJURY Morrow, Russell 2005-09-27 Elma WA / USA 17/M Allard, Justin 2005-09-27 Berwick ME / USA 12/F Berlin, Alexandra 2005-09-28 Seattle WA / USA 12/M INJURY Withheld, Name 2005-09-30 Tacoma WA / USA 14/M Withhled, Name 2006-09-18 Undisclosed LA / USA 15/F Eisiminger, Tess 2006-09-19 Santa Rosa CA / USA 19/M Denson, Adam 2006-09-29 Corbett OR / USA 12/M O'Connor, Kyle 2007-09-29 Byron IL / USA Those in October, as well. 13/M Daviau, Jesse 2005-10-07 Antigonish _Canada 11/M Blake, Dylan 2005-10-07 ST. Augustine FL / USA 13/M McCarthy, Kyle 2005-10-09 Appleton WI / USA 12/M Naialuvuo, Waisake Jr. 2005-10-10 Manteca CA / USA 14/F Sepasi, Sasha 2005-10-21 Tarzana CA / USA 10/M INJURY Withheld, Ben 2006-10-00 Las Vegas NV / USA 13/M Florence, Chandler 2006-10-04 Louisville KY / USA 13/M MacFarland, Alex 2006-10-05 Undisclosed NJ / USA 09/M McCoy, Withheld 2006-10-11 Atlanta GA / USA 09/M Macklin, DeVonta 2006-10-11 Hampton GA / USA 15/M Peters, Calvin Lee 2006-10-16 South Portland ME / USA 14/M INJURY Garcia, Matthew 2006-10-16 Lac Cruces NM / USA 14/M INJURY Withheld, Name 2006-10-19 Waterloo MO / USA 15/M Broussard, Ronald III 2006-10-23 BullHead City AZ / USA 13/M Doyle, Jack 2006-10-25 Wauwatosa WI / USA 15/M INJURY Draher, Levi 2006-10-30 Harligen TX / USA Part of the legacy left behind is saving others.  Every day we hear about a child saved because your child's voice was heard giving warning about this dangerous 'Game'. For Grief Support from other parents, relatives and friends please visit the Message Board. Join us in real time to find ways to cope and netork to raise awareness. We also have, posted on the website, a Victims's tribute page for parents to share a picture and short bio of their child.  To include your child's picture and bio contact Support@TheDbFoundation.com email the bio and attach the pic you would like us to use. Feedback, Information & Credits Submit feedback or become a contributing author, please contact us. The Choking Game Newsletter is published by Kate B Leonardi, Editor & Contributing Author. Published Quarterly. Subscription information This issue was sent to email@domain.com. To unsubscribe from The Choking Game Information Newsletter, click on the link at the bottom of this message.  Unsubscription link