Randall Adler
J352
October 30, 2017
PSA #1 – Learning CPR Can Save Lives
(sfx: Background noise of kids playing soccer)
MOM: (proudly screaming to son) Keep it up, Tommy! You’re doing great!
GRANDMA: (sounding ill) Awe, Tommy is doing so well out there. I wish I could stay longer, but I have a think I need to go. I feel pretty nauseas, and my asthma must be getting to me because I can hardly breath.
MOM: (sympathetically) I’m sorry you’re not feeling better, mom. You should go get some rest. Text me so I know you get home safely. Tommy will understand.
(sfx: Background noise of kids playing soccer still going)
(sfx: The sound of Grandma falling over)
MOM: (frantically): Mom, are you okay? Mom?
(sfx: People begin to swarm and panic)
MAN (PAUL): (shouting in the distance) Give her some air!
TOMMY: (young boy, breathing heavily, Grandma! Mom, what’s happening to her?
and in tears)
(sfx: People talking over eachother. Multiple people saying to call 911)
PAUL: (now nearby, frantically) She’s having a heart attack! I’ve called an ambulance. Now, everyone step back! I know CPR!
(sfx: Paul starting to count compressions)
SFX: The sound then fades to a heart monitor.
MOM: (graciously) I can’t thank you enough for saving my mom’s life.
PAUL: (convincingly) I was happy to. I work here at Eugene City Hospital and they train us for situations like this. But you should keep in mind that there won’t always be a stranger that can help. You should consider learning CPR.
MOM: (like her life depends on it) Absolutely, where can I do that?
PAUL: (proudly) I’m glad you asked. We’re hosting a free training event at Alton Baker Park in just a few days. You should pre-register!
MOM: (again, graciously) Thanks, I’ll do that right now.
(sfx: heart monitor fades to soft/therapeutic tonal music)
ANNOUNCER: (serious) Hi, I’m Ryan Reynolds. Years ago, I saw my nephew collapse due to an ongoing heart condition. I sprung in to action and saved his life using CPR. Now’s your opportunity to learn how to do the same. On Saturday, November 4 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, Eugene City Hospital and the Lane County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be celebrating CPR and First Aid Awareness Day by hosting a free, certified, CPR and first aid training at Alton Baker Park. For one day only, you too can take advantage of the opportunity to learn how to save lives. Pre-registration by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 3 is requested. For more information, or to pre-register, please visit us at ECH.org, or contact us by phone at (541) 485-1234.
*This Public Service Announcement was a class project in the Fall of 2017*