Thursday, February 08, 2007

Choking Game Information and Educational Resources Available Online

Cayden, another precious child lost to this high risk, thrill seeking activity known as 'the choking game'. Kids teach kids this 'game' that has been killing them for DECADES...........
Educational and Informational resources are available online, most of them free of charge.


D.A.R.E. / Police officer Scott Metheny has developed a power point presentation which is downloadable online at:

WWW.http://DeadlyGamesChildrenPlay.com aka
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WWW.http://StopTheChokingGame.com


Officer Metheny, along with parent Carol Connelly who's son Steven Connelly's died as a result of another high risk, thrill seeking asphyxiation activity have given many school presentations in an effort to bring awareness to society of this deadly, wicked killer.


Human Relations Media Educational Publishers have also created a cd / video for distribution:


Product Awards CINE Golden Eagle Award
This program exposes “the choking game”…a shockingly foolish and deadly activity among 9-14 year olds that has resulted in the tragic deaths of children across the country. Through interviews with children who have participated in the “game”, siblings and parents of children who have died, and experts and physicians, young viewers get the straight and alarming facts about just how dangerous this “game” is. One young teen describes his personal experiences with the “game” and how his twin brother Gabriel died from it in an attempt to get high without drugs. Dr. Thomas Andrew, a medical examiner, describes what actually happens to the brain when the blood flow gets cut off causing brain damage and possible death. A parent describes and details the tragic death of her son in an attempt to prevent others from the same fate. Gives young viewers information explaining the difference between healthy and dangerous risk taking. Includes Pre- and Post-Tests Running Time: 19 minutes Click here for online preview:


http://www.hrmvideo.com/items.cfm?action=view&item_id=2864&type=&search_keywords=
http://209.35.211.201/quicktime/thechokinggame_384k.wmv

Since losing my 13 year old son Gabriel to this 'game' on May 6, 2005, over 140 others have fallen victim to it. Education, warning and awareness can and has saved lives.
Ignorance is not bliss, Sarah Pacatte, Gabriel Mordecai's mom
http://StillLovingMyGabriel.com