Robbie's Law: Mandating AEDs in Nassau County Sports Fields to Save Lives

The Tragic Loss of Robbie Lavine

• 💔 A 9-year-old boy named Robbie Lavine suddenly collapsed and died on a baseball field in Nassau County two decades ago.
• ⚾ His mother, Joe Lavine, is advocating for change to prevent similar tragedies.
• 🩺 Robbie was rounding first base during baseball practice when he collapsed; CPR and a defibrillator were used, but he was pronounced dead.

The Proposal: Robbie's Law

• 💡 Robbie's Law is a proposed law in Nassau County that would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on all 200 county-owned ball fields and recreational courts.
• 💰 The estimated cost for Nassau County to implement this law is $100,000.
• 🎯 The goal is to ensure that AEDs are readily available wherever children and adults play sports.

Importance of AEDs in Emergencies

• ⚡ New York State law currently only requires AEDs for youth sports programs with five or more teams.
• ⏱️ Having an AED on-site can be critical, with seconds making the difference between life and death.
• ✅ Joe Lavine views the implementation of AEDs as Robbie's enduring legacy.