Dunn encourages screening for medical condition
that took his mother’s life
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn appeared Tuesday, March 10 on the floor of Congress to increase awareness of Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT), the condition that took the life of his mother, and to support the work of the Coalition to Prevent DVT.
“Because of the Coalition’s dedication, DVT awareness continues to grow – but more needs to be done,” Dunn said. “More people need to understand the signs and symptoms of DVT so that they can reduce their risk.”
Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn, former chair of the State Republican Party and six-term member of Congress, died on September 5, 2007, from a pulmonary embolism caused by DVT.
Reagan Dunn joined Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) in Congress for the introduction of legislation establishing March as “DVT Awareness Month” and marking the second Tuesday in March as National Screening Day. The resolution is part of a national campaign by the Coalition to Prevent DVT to build awareness of DVT and to encourage the public to undergo screening for this health condition.
DVT is a blood clot that forms inside a deep vein, most often in the lower leg. Once formed, a blood clot can break off and if not treated immediately has the potential to move into the lungs and block circulation, creating a life-threatening condition – pulmonary embolism, or PE. This medical condition is frequently fatal.
Up to 2 million Americans are affected by DVT annually.
To learn more about the Coalition to Prevent DVT, visit www.preventdvt.org
Volunteers are needed at a number of upcoming events in Bellevue.
Volunteers are needed for the city of Bellevue’s Earth Day Arbor Day Festival. The event, on April 18 from 8:30-11 a.m., will feature a wide variety of free family activities, a tree planting ceremony and volunteer restoration projects citywide.
Those interested in volunteering should contact Christina Krueger at 425.452.4195. For general information call Laura Hughes at 425.452.7225.
Groups are welcome at the event.
Teen volunteers are needed for the 2009 sheep shearing event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Kelsey Creek Farm.
All volunteers must be at least 14 and will need to dress to work outside with the public. All volunteers must pre-register at myparksandrecreation.com before April 22. Space is limited. Contact Pam Myers at 425.452.7688 or e-mail Kelsey Creek@bellevuewa.gov
Kelsey Creek Farm is located at 410 130th PLace S.E.
Teens volunteers also are needed for week-long summer sessions at Kelsey Creek Farm. The experience offers a wide variety of opportunities for to assist the farm staff with daily operations, including helping with the animal chore routine, participating in special projects and learning responsible animal care.
Teens need to have a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, a tolerance for being outside and the ability to be on your feet for a physically active day. Participants must be capable of understanding and following directions. Teens are limited to one week per participant. Register through the www.Myparksandrecreation.com or call 425.452.6885.
Kelsey Creek Community Farm Park 410 130th Place S.E.
