We started our work on January 23, 2024 and are thrilled to announce that by the end of 2024, we will be directly responsible for over 100 all weather, climate controlled, tamper proof AED enclosures being installed in outdoor public recreation spaces, ensuring lives can be saved 24/7/365.
Email info@thealiverfoundation.org and we'll walk you through the steps to help secure lifesaving equipment for your community.
Our 2024 Work
In 2024, our primary focus was on the following areas:
-Greater Pittsburgh, PA
-Union County, NJ
California
San Andreas, CA - donated (1) all weather AED enclosure and device to Alex Quinones Community Ball Park.
Pennsylvania
Conway, PA - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Adams Township, PA - donating (1) all weather AED enclosure and device to Adams Township Community Park in memory of Marsha Bazylak. This equipment has been underwritten by the Marsha Bazylak Memorial Fund.
Marshall Township, PA - Knob Hill Park
New Sewickley Township, PA - donated (1) all weather AED enclosure and device to Green Valley Park in honor of Bob and Pat Bonzo. This equipment has been underwritten by Chris Bonzo.
Pittsburgh, PA - donating (1) all weather AED enclosure and device to Schenley Park in memory of Marsha Bazylak. This equipment has been underwritten by the Marsha Bazylak Memorial Fund.
Pittsburgh, PA - donating (1) all weather AED enclosure and device to Mellon Park in memory of Marsha Bazylak. This equipment has been underwritten by the Marsha Bazylak Memorial Fund.
McKeesport, PA - donating (1) all weather AED enclosure and device to Renziehausen Park in memory of Marsha Bazylak. This equipment has been underwritten by the Marsha Bazylak Memorial Fund.
White Oak, PA - White Oak Park
New Jersey
Berkeley Heights, NJ - advocated for the town to secure (1) all weather AED enclosure and device for Lower Columbia Park.
Clark, NJ - exploring locations for equipment.
Cranford, NJ - donated an all weather AED enclosure and device to Hanson Park. This equipment has been underwritten by Cranford Rotary Club.
Elizabeth, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Fanwood, NJ - donated an all weather AED enclosure and device to La Grande Park, community will invest in additional bundles.
Garwood, NJ - advocated for the town to secure (2) all weather AED enclosures and devices.
Hillside, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Linden, NJ - donated an all weather AED enclosure and device to Pop Warner Field, community will invest in additional bundles.
Mountainside, NJ - all parks in town are operated by Union County.
New Providence, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Rahway, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community for Madden Park but the donation was declined: “Our existing emergency resources, such as EMS, Fire, and Police, already have AEDs on all in-service units, and the city’s compact size (less than 4 square miles) ensures proximity to hospital facilities.”
Roselle, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Roselle Park, NJ - donated an all weather AED enclosure and device to Michael Mauri Gazebo Park, community will invest in additional bundles. Please note due to the equipment not being installed in the agreed upon timeframe, we requested the equipment be returned and donated it to another community in Union County, NJ. Our goal is to get as many of these enclosures out into public spaces as quickly as possible to save lives.
Scotch Plains - looking at the AED enclosures that are outside in this community to see if they are all weather, climate controlled.
Springfield, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Summit, NJ - advocated for the town to secure all weather AED enclosures and devices to replace the ones that are currently in their parks.
Union, NJ - offered to donate an all weather AED enclosure and device to this community but emails and phone calls have not been returned.
Union County, NJ - advocated for the county to secure (80) all weather AED enclosures and devices in all (36) Union County Parks, resulting in the model we recommended being named in the bid specifications for these outdoor enclosures.
Winfield, NJ - community is 0.2 square miles, determining if there is a need for this equipment.
Westfield, NJ - advocated for the town to secure (5) all weather AED enclosures and devices to replace the ones that are currently in their parks.
New York
Merrick, NY - advocated for the Merrick Union Free School District to secure clearly labeled and accessible-to-the-public all weather AED enclosures and devices to replace the nondescript locked deck boxes containing sporting equipment that are only opened during games and practices at Birch, Chatterton, and Lakeside elementary schools.
Ossining, NY - advocated for the town to secure (4) all weather AED enclosures to house the AEDs the community currently owns.
Learn more about the CE TEK 4000 Outdoor AED Enclosure here.
