Long Island Athletic Director Saves Referee's Life During Basketball Game

Referee Collapses During Game

• 🏀 A high school basketball game on Long Island took a scary turn when referee Joe Gasin suddenly collapsed from an apparent heart attack.
• ⏱️ The incident occurred about four minutes into the game between Floral Park and West Hempstead.

Quick Action and Rescue

• ⚡ Jennifer Keane, the Section 8 assistant coordinator and director of Athletics, who is also a longtime friend of Gasin, immediately rushed to his side.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Keane, along with three nurses and a doctor present in the stands, administered aid.
• 🔌 An AED was brought to the scene, and Keane, with the help of the medical professionals, began chest compressions and used the AED.

Recovery and Gratitude

• ❤️ Gasin's pulse returned after being shocked once with the AED, and he is now recovering at Mount Sinai.
• 👨‍🦳 Gasin noted the coincidence that his own father, also a referee, died of a heart attack at a similar age.
• 🙏 He expressed immense gratitude, feeling he had "angels watching over me that day."
• 🗓️ Doctors expect Gasin to make a full recovery and return for his 38th year as a referee next season.