The Georgia Trauma Foundation is launching a GivingTuesday campaign on December 3, 2024, to raise funds for bleeding control kits in schools across Georgia.
In light of rising concerns about school safety, these kits are designed to provide immediate, lifesaving aid in emergencies, including school shootings where severe bleeding can occur.
Just the Facts:
β’ Goal: To raise funds to place bleeding control kits in schools across Georgia.
β’ Event: The campaign is part of GivingTuesday, set for December 3.
β’ Contents: The kits contain tools, including tourniquets, gauze, and pressure bandages, enabling immediate action to control bleeding.
β’ Impact so far: Over 50,000 kits have already been distributed statewide, and tens of thousands of Georgians have been trained in bleeding control techniques.
The Details: Funds raised through this initiative will benefit the Georgia Trauma Commissionβs Bleeding Control Kit Program, which focuses on equipping schools with essential lifesaving resources and training school personnel. In critical situations like school shootings or other violent incidents, these kits provide the necessary tools for school staff to stabilize injuries until emergency responders arrive.
How You Can Help: Donations can be made on December 3 through GAgives.org or GeorgiaTraumaFoundation.org. Every contribution helps place more bleeding control kits in schools, ensuring they are prepared for any situation where quick action is essential.
About the Georgia Trauma Foundation: Since its founding in 2013, the Georgia Trauma Foundation has been dedicated to advancing trauma care across the state. Through initiatives like the Bleeding Control Kit Program, the foundation ensures Georgians have access to lifesaving tools and education when it matters most.
Whatβs Next?: Following GivingTuesday, the foundation will update supporters with details on the number of kits funded and the schools benefiting from the initiative, demonstrating the tangible impact of their donations.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist with 25-years experience in journalism. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is the publisher of The Georgia Sun and a fifth-generation Georgian.
