Rutgers football hosted CPR and AED training as part of Chop4Change

Rutgers football hosted CPR and AED training for nearly 100 youth football coaches as part of Chop4Change.

This weekm Rutgers football hosted CPR and AED training for youth football coaches as part of Chop4Change. Nearly 100 youth football coaches from New Jersey and New York attended the event conducted by Rutgers Public Safety and Emergency Services.

Rutgers Emergency Services partnered with Rutgers Athletics to teach coaches skills they will share with their players and fellow coaches on and off the field. The performance of CPR and AED during a sudden cardiac arrest will make the difference in an emergency. For example, when NFL Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on a national stage. The actions of CPR and the use of an AED saved Hamlin’s life. 

 

The training course was paid for by Chop4Change, a 501c3 charity that involves giving back to the community through various forms. Chop4Change continues to be a staple of the Rutgers football culture.  

 

Chop4Change is geared toward Rutgers football players and staff voicing the importance of being active and engaging members of their communities. The Scarlet Knights participate in these events as an initiative to make a difference throughout communities.

The group believes that players can impact their communities and provide service to people that are in need through Chop4Change.

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Rutgers football: Mayan Ahanotu named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list

Rutgers football’s Mayan Ahanotu was named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list, honoring his efforts off the field

Rutgers football Mayan Ahanotu, linebacker for the Scarlet Knights, was named to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy. The trophy was established in 2005. It honors college football athletes who are serving others, while also achieving greatness on the football field and in the classroom.  As part of the National Football Federation’s Collegiate Awards, it was the first major award honoring the character of service to others.

IN the community, Ahanotu has been active within an initiative at Rutgers called Chop4Change. It was created to spread a message of unity and equality. Ahanotu said through a press release:

“It’s really awesome. I love our #Chop4Change program. It’s really about how we can impact our community right now. We’re just going to do all we can do for all the people in all our communities that we can affect right now.”

Some activities have included participating in the opening ceremonies for Special Olympics New Jersey and the Rutgers Dance Marathon. In addition, Ahanotu has been a weekly mentor for the Middlesex Juvenile Detention Center, leading sessions with young men who are incarcerated.

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The third year Scarlet Knight was named to the Academic All-Big Ten team in both 2019 and 2021. He appeared in all 13 of the team’s games last season, starting in nine – including the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Ahanotu finished last season with 18 total tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble.

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