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SALFSave A Life Foundation

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April 16. 2007

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Dear Sergeant Major Thomas,

Save A Life Foundation (SALF) is extending to you this invitation to participate on tJie FirstResponder - Careers to Healthcare Curriculum Review Panel to review a new SALF curriculumaimed at training high school youth to become First Responded prior to graduation. With yourparticular area of expertise we wish you to review the curriculum and provide insight, which will

increase the effectiveness of this course.

While other First Responder curricula exist, they are specifically targeted at an older, moreexperienced student SALF has taken a new approach, targeting youth 15-18 years of ageThrough this coarse our goals are to prepare students beyond basic Life Supporting First Aidskills, encourage their participation in local Citizen Corps. Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) andCommunity Emergency Response Teams (CERT), and to consider careers in healthcare, lawenforcement and emergency preparedness. With these goals and target audience in mind, 5ALFmust ensure that the new curriculum meets the requirements put forth in the First ResponderNational Standard Curriculum, as published by the United States Department of Transportation.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That's where you come in.

We are asking for your critique of various sections of the textbook, which correspond with yourarea of expertise. Attention to detail will be needed. You will be asked to judge the content.context, and accuracy of text. When weaknesses are found we asK you to offer suggestions forimprovement.

We understand your normal daily responsibilities to work and family account for the majority ofyour day, so we have tailored our request on your time to just a few hours Please return to me

your acceptance or regrets in writing via email or fax by April 27. 2007.

Thank you for your consideration.

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SALFSave A Life Foundation

Carol J. SpizztrnFounder ■ ' President

May 18, 2007

Sergeant Major Peter ThomasDirector Lincoln's Challenge205 Dodge AvenueRantoul, Illinois 61356

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Dear Sergeant Major Th^rnaa,

We at Save A Life Foundation (SALF). thank you for accepting our invitation to participate on theFrrst Responder - Careers in Healthcare Curriculum Review Panel, part of SALF's CommunityResponse System Initiative (CR51) to review a new SALF curriculum aimed at training highschool youth to become First Responders prior to graduation. Please take a few minutes to fill

out the enclosed Conflict of Interest Disclosure Questionnaire and return it to me as soon aspossible.

In the weeks to come I will contact you with a specific text critique assignment. You will begrouped with one or two others who are cntiquing the same text, each of you will judge the textfrom the point of view of your specific area of expertise. You will be asked to offer your advise onchanges you feel will make the curriculum mest effective. We anticipate the time commitment forthis project to be just a few hours.

Other members who have agreed to participate include:

Col Jill MorgenthalerDavid BarabeeSid BlustainMike CromisWilliam JustizRobert Kenny Jr.William McHenryCharles Schroeck

Greg ScottGary Taylor

Deputy Chief, Illinois Homeland Security DirectorSenior Homeland Security Planner. IndianaFF;EMT/P, Chicago Fire DepartmentSafety Manager, VELCO. VermontEmergency Medical Tech. Coordinator, Triton CollegeEMS Field Coordinator. Connecticut Public Health & PreparednessChief of Police. Cook County SheriffExternal Relations, Education to Careers. Chicago Public Schools

EMT/P/RN, Area EMS Coordinator. McLean County. IllinoisAssoc Dean. Com. & Corp. Ed. Heartland CC, Illinois

Once again, we at SALF thank you for your participation.

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Dear Sgt. Major Thomas,

1 would like to personally thank you for accepting thi.s unique challenge that will benefitand encourage our youth towards a career in health care. This is the first time focus willbe place on students 15-18 years of age to become nationally certified as a "firstResponder". equipped with skills to assist current certified EMS professionals in a limeof need, while acquiring the new National Incident Management certificate which is nowrequired by many employers,

As you may be aware the failure rate for a first time EMS student to pass their nationalexamination is 73%. By introducing a high school student to the academies of this "FirstResponder" course, they will have a greater understanding of the intensity placedon EMS prior to pursuing any advance medical career, or realise EMS may not be agood career chose. Never the less, they will be armed with vital skills for what evercareer they may pursue.

Our invitation to serve on this committee was not chosen randomly. You were chosenbecause we value your expertise and your enthusiasm to prepare our youth towards acareer in healthcare, especially EMS, and saving lives.

Thank you again for your support

Carol J. SpizzirriPresident / bounder

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30 August 2007

Neil BaltzNational Program ManagerSave A Life Foundation, Incorporated9950 W Lawrence AveSuite 300Schiller Park, IL 60176-1216

Dear Mr. Blatz:

I am in receipt of your request to provide In-Kind donation amounts. At this time, we have $0amount of In-Kind donations.

Please contact my office if further information is required.

Sincerely,

PETER T. THOMASDIRECTORLincoln’s Challenge Academy

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Sergeant Major Peter ThomasLincoln's ChalleWGe205 Dodge AvenueRantoul, Illinois 618S6

Dear Director Thomas,

Annual r ' L t i ™ nf %  ? ^ ^ t  ^ F 0 U n d a f o r 1 ' t h a n * * » fat YOUr participat ion in the FPrstAnnual Coalition of the Caring event on September 1, 2007.

Only through caring individuals and organizations, standing together in unity can we makeprogress in our struggle to end the violence perpetrated our children. We must continue to bevigilant in protectrng our children from the predators within our communities Our children mustbe prepared for the dangers around them. Children need to be able to recognize a dangeroussituation, remove themselves and others from imminent danger, and when necessary how to lendaid to others who are injured or ill.

As the Coalition of the Caring moves forward we encourage your continued participation andinvite you to spread the word to other individuals and organizations you feel would want topartrcrpate rn coming programs and events.

Once again, thank you for your participation. We are looking forward to wotting with you in the

Sincerely,

ttkXCarol J. Spizzirri

Founder; President

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SALFSave A Life Foundation

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Director Peter ThomasLincoln's Challe/VGe Academy205 Dodge AvenueRantoul, Illinois 61866

Dear Director Thomas,

Based on our calculations, SALF estimates your inkind donations for the

2006/2007 fiscal year to be $2,000 in Services (salaries of instructors and

facilitator), $4,000 in Facilities (Office and classroom space, utilities and otherexpenses related to training) for a total of S6000.

Thank you fo r your help in this verification.

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Neii BalizNational Program ManagerSave A Life Foundation, Incorporated

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