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Father Raising Money For AEDs After Long Island Coaches Save Son's Life Father Raising Money For AEDs After Long Island Coaches Save Son's Life
Father Raising Money For AEDs After Long Island Coaches Save Son's Life Nearly a year after the quick thinking of Long Island coaches saved the life of a student who went into cardiac arrest, the teen’s father is honoring the school and raising awareness about the importance of AEDs. On Dec. 6, 2022, Patrick Kellachan received a call that he said would become “forever be cemented” in his brain: “PJ has been stabilized and is breathing with the assistance of a respirator.” His then-17-year-old son, PJ, had collapsed during basketball practice at Chaminade High School in Mineola, suffering a seizure and eventually going into cardiac arrest.  Earlier Re…

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by Sophie Grieser
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LI Native Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis LI Native Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis
LI Native Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis Diane Owens never used to like running. In fact, she was vocal about it.  But that all changed after her son was diagnosed with a rare condition.  Nine years and many marathons, half-marathons, and 5K races later, she hasn't stopped pushing forward. Owens is originally from Bethpage on Long Island, before later moving to Connecticut as a child. She now lives in Southbury, in New Haven County. For the 2021 New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 7, Owens said she spent less time preparing than she normally would, and chose instead to enjoy the views and take videos to honor loved ones and …

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by Nicole Valinote