Donation supports Foundation's AED donation program

King’s Daughters Health Foundation recently received a very generous donation from Rick Clark and Clark’s Pump-N-Shop in support of the Foundation’s AEDs in Our Communities program.

“We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Clark and Clark’s Pump-N-Shop for their support of this important program,” said Laura Patrick, Health Foundation director. The $25,000 donation, along with funds raised through the sale of Heart Month T-shirts, will make it possible for the Foundation and King’s Daughters Auxiliary to donate more of these life-saving devices to our communities.

AEDs work by analyzing abnormal heart rhythms and, if appropriate, delivering a shock to restore a normal heartbeat. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest, which occurs when the heart stops beating regularly.

Now in its seventh year, the program has provided 166 AEDs to police, fire and rescue services, community organizations, and churches throughout King’s Daughters service area. Applications for the 2025 donation program are closed and recipients will be announced in March.

In addition to donating AEDs, the program helps organizations with the purchase of batteries, replacement pads, and cabinets. King’s Daughters CPR Training Center personnel provide training and perform maintenance checks for the existing AEDs.

Since 1983, King’s Daughters Health Foundation has helped to support the mission and vision of UK King's Daughters. Donations to the Foundation may be earmarked for a particular service or program, or given in support of general operations. For more information about the Health Foundation and ways to give, please visit KDHealthFoundation.com or call (606) 408-9332.