Rutgers University
The Ken Carlson Jr. Memorial Foundation provides a scholarship to a Rutgers University student each year. Its applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Livingston College junior or senior
• Must have a 3.0 average
• Must display financial need
• Must prepare an essay about their present accomplishments in the arts and/or vision in the arts
• Applications are collected and reviewed by the Livingston College scholarship department.

The previous recipients include:

• Stephen Mirra
• Lonza Halsey
• Rumana Rhaman
• Alejandro Morel

Whippany Park High School
The Ken Carlson Jr. Memorial Foundation provides a scholarship at Whippany Park High School. Its applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be a Whippany Park High School (NJ) senior
• Applicant must be going to an accredited 4-year college or university
• Applicant must have a GPA of “B” or better.
• Applicant must have participated in high school athletic program (JV or Varsity) or in music programs (high school band/orchestra, or own band)
• Applicant must prepare a 300 word essay – “How I plan to pursue my dream and to make a difference in my family, my life, my community, or the world”
• Applicant must fill out the Local Scholarship application

Heartfelt provides cardiac screening in order to save lives from preventable tragedies due to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Echocardiograms (ECHO) and Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) are offered for a nominal donation, per screening. Heartfelt screens students, athletes, adults, and kids, ages 5 & up.

Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) claims the lives of over 450,000 Americans each year* and is the #1 killer in the U.S. SCD can result in the death of individuals who may or may not know of pre-existing heart conditions.

SCD often occurs in active, seemingly healthy people with no known heart disease or other health problems. But the truth is that it is not a random event. Most victims already have heart disease or other health problems of which they are completely unaware. Fortunately, lives can be saved with early detection.

A comprehensive cardiac screening, including both an Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) and an Echocardiogram (ECHO), can alert you to risks associated with certain serious cardiac diseases. These two tests are generally considered to be the most effective screenings available and may help uncover serious heart conditions that potentially can lead to Sudden Cardiac Death.

* U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, MMWR Weekly, February 15, 2002 / 51(06);123-6

Peace of Mind is Now Affordable
Echocardiograms and Electrocardiograms are often expensive to obtain, typically costing $1,500. Many individuals with heart conditions experience no symptoms, and frequently, insurance providers will not cover the cost of these exams. Families can be screened at Heartfelt events for a donation of $85 per person. Additionally, Heartfelt secures sponsorship funding and grants to supplement costs in order to offer free screenings for the underserved and low-income families, whenever possible.