FLEMING ISLAND - Fla — Staff from Clay County Fire Rescue and the Clay County Board of Commissioners are teaming up with Who We Play For to protect the young hearts of the Clay County community. This heart screening is free to all students ages 10-22 regardless of school, sport, or level of play.

When: Saturday, June 15th

Where: Clay County Health Department - 1845 Town Center Blvd, Building 600, Fleming Island, FL 32003 in the Assembly Room

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Why is this important?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) claims the lives of thousands of seemingly healthy kids every year and is the leading cause of death for student-athletes.

The standard sports physical only detects about 4% of underlying heart conditions. The addition of an electrocardiogram (ECG) increases detection by up to 95%.

An ECG is painless, non-invasive, and only takes 5 minutes to complete. You can sign up for this free event on the organization’s website.