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Colonel J.H. Saunders, Director of Project Lifesaver in Chesapeake, VA, explains that "Project Lifesaver is designed to provide comfort for the family while safely guarding the victim."
"I
would like to thank Lynchburg for your support for Project Lifesaver.
Your continued financial support is very important in keeping Project
Lifesaver a success."
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| Lynchburg Project Lifesaver became a reality after five members of the Lynchburg Sheriff's Office, seven members of the Lynchburg Police Department and a paramedic from the Lynchburg Lifesaving Crew completed joint training on "Project Lifesaver" from the 43rd Virginia Volunteer Search and Rescue, Co. of the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. Chesapeake Sheriff's Office established this lifesaving program in April of 1999. |
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| Project Lifesaver's mission is to utilize state of the art technology in assisting those who care for victims of Alzheimer's and other Related Mental Dysfunctional Disorders (ARMD) and victims who become lost. These victims include the elderly and even the youngest in our community are afflicted with Down's Syndrome and Autism. There are no boundaries - no one is immune! |
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Victims of ARMD tend to wander from their homes. Project Lifesaver places personalized radio transmitters on identified persons with ARMD. These transmitters assist caregivers and local emergency agencies in locating those who cannot help themselves. |
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A large number of transmitters have been placed on those with Alzheimer's and other Related Mental Dysfunction Disorders throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Local emergency teams in Chesapeake, Virginia, responded to calls resulting in an average rescue of 16 minutes. |
| Lynchburg Project Lifesaver is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a joint search team from member agencies who are activated by pager. These individuals are on call for a ten-day period with assigned vehicles equipped with receiving units. |  |
| Three members of the Lynchburg Sheriff's Office recently attended advanced training on Project Lifesaver in aeronautical search and rescue. The three-day training was held in Virginia Beach with the 43rd Virginia Volunteer Search and Rescue Company of the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. |
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How
do citizens of Lynchburg get involved in Project Lifesaver? |
Citizens of Lynchburg who have a family member that suffers from some type of cognitive dysfunction and are interested in this program may get involved in Project Lifesaver. There
is a $25.00 per month maintenance fee. For more information contact
(434) 847-1301 and a trained member of Lynchburg Sheriff’s
Office Project Lifesaver will contact you. |
Funding
of Lynchburg Project Lifesaver is a result of Those who are interested in assisting the Lynchburg community can donate monies to the local Lynchburg chapter of Project Lifesaver for use in the purchase of equipment and training or sponsoring a person in need of this program. The complete Emergency Responder System Unit costs $2,100.00 which is the Antenna, Receiver Unit, Head Set, Case protector and Transmitter. The Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office is currently in need of three more complete units in order to triangulate more effectively during an actual search operation. The Lynchburg Sheriff's Office held its 2nd annual fundraising golf tournament on September 29, 2006 at Poplar Grove Golf Course. The event was a big success and everyone had a good time. Read More View PhotosWe are currently planning our 3rd annual fundraising
golf tournament!
Donations
are used directly for programs, rescues and educational expenses. |
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Financial Donations may be sent to:
Lynchburg
Project Lifesaver, Inc. |
| Lynchburg Project Lifesaver would like to thank the State Police
Aviation Unit of Lynchburg for their assistance and support.
Lynchburg Project Lifesaver would also like to thank the following individuals and groups for their financial support: Lynchburg Police Department Gold Sponsors C.B. Fleet |