The Choking Game is a deadly high risk teen 'Game'. The DB Foundation ~ Choking Game.net

DBF takes on the Pepsi Refresh Challenge for funding a National Conference

2011-11-01T13:16:00.001-04:00

Let's get the word out! DBF needs your vote, everyday for the Month of November! Our goal is to fund the 1st Annual Choking Game National Conference. Thousands of parents, educators, law enforcement, medical professionals and risks prevention organizations, etc will gather further raise awareness and promote education of the high risk teen behavior known as the Choking Game. The conference

Tees and Hoodies - get your order in for the July Delivery

2011-06-17T20:53:00.001-04:00

Choking Game Awareness Tees in Classic White, Deep Black and NEW! DBF Royal Blue! Also check out our very popular and very cozy for a cool summer night, gray Hoodie And the NEW! Tote-All! June 20th is the Deadline for July Delivery Choking Game Victim's names added to the Tees and Hoodies include: Brandon Carmichael, Nick Dessoffy, Spencer Fung, Sean

2011 South Carolina Coroner's Conference

2011-06-12T10:01:00.001-04:00

DBF was honored to have our own Dale Galloway and Erik Baaske invited to present information on the choking Game at the 2011 Annual S.C. Coroner's Conference. We look forward to working together with South Carolina and other states to bring awareness of this teen risk behavior. The ripple effect of this conference has been nothing short of amazing. We're not surprised - this group was very

Police warn about risky 'pass-out game'

2010-08-14T14:20:00.000-04:00

Police warn about risky 'pass-out game'

Choking Game ~ Wake Up!

2010-06-16T08:35:00.000-04:00

New Single Page Fact Sheet about The Choking Game

2010-04-12T20:05:00.000-04:00

Media Literacy Video from 'Connor's Coaches'

2010-03-09T10:13:00.000-05:00

Connor'sHEART.org shares an excellent video "Media Literacy" from their "Connors Coaches" program (college aged students mentoring Middle Schoolers). It takes into account that if they are able to interpret info from the media better they can make better life choices. Relating Connor Galloway's story, if Connor (and other victims) had the right information he could have made a better choice

Choking Game Awareness Gear

2010-02-27T21:58:00.000-05:00

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! Choking Game Awareness Gear - Order by March 1st and get a FREE Awareness Bracelet with each Tee and Hoodie ORDER 5 Tees and GET ONE FREE! ~~See the Victims listed on the back http://www.chokinggame.net/files/Finalized02222010.pdf ~~ Info & Order HERE: http://www.chokinggame.net/WearYourAwareness2010.html All proceeds are applied to promoting awareness and education.

The Choking Game and YouTube: A Dangerous Combination

2010-02-20T09:50:00.000-05:00

The Choking Game and YouTube: A Dangerous Combination Martha Linkletter, MD Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, marthalinkletter@yahoo.ca Kevin Gordon, MD, MS Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of

Choking Game Victims Speak out through their Parents!

2010-02-15T14:16:00.000-05:00

And here's what they had to say - 73% of fatalities occurred while there was an adult nearby. 79% are male http://www.chokinggame.net/files/ParentsofVictimSurveyStats02.13.10.pdf

New for 2010! Choking Game Awareness Hoodies!

2010-02-15T10:45:00.000-05:00

New Arrival By Popular Vote - The Choking Game Awareness GRAY HOODIE! Available in Youth and Adult sizes! Note: The Hoodies run small. Visit Choking Game.net for all the details and to Pre-order your Hoodie and Choking Game Awareness T shirts today!

Reminder: Parents of Choking Game Victim please Update Your Child's Registration

2010-02-14T00:30:00.000-05:00

We are in the process of compiling Choking Game data for YE 2009 and need all victim REGISTRATION surveys completed in order to do so. **Note: This Registration form is new as of November 2009. The deadline is Feb 29th. for forms to be updated, please take minute and complete yours. For parents of victims of The Choking Game, you will need to update a registration form if: You registered

"Wear Your Awareness 2010" is officially underway!

2010-02-11T21:54:00.002-05:00

"Wear Your Awareness 2010" is officially underway! This is our annual T-shirt awareness campaign. Get all the details to receive your Choking Game Awareness T-shirt and see the pics from last year, here: http://www.chokinggame.net/WearYourAwareness2010.html We're currently taking pre-orders! Now available are White Shirts with Black lettering or White shirts with Black lettering. If you are on

TODAY show covers the Mission of Education for the Choking Game

2010-02-08T09:25:00.002-05:00

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"Good Kids Game" being addressed by Olean, NY school district

2010-01-29T22:50:00.002-05:00

Oleans Ny - Choking Game - Cloud Nine - Pass out Game

2010-01-28T20:27:00.000-05:00

Olean NY - The Choking Game is there. Surprised? We aren't and you shouldn't be either. Thank goodness this school district is acting swiftly for education on The Choking Game. The day that this is a proactive, not reactive measure cannot come soon enough.http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/01/28/news/doc4b61fbaae836f618031739.txt Olean officials: Choking no game By Adam Vosler Olean

2010-01-24T23:36:00.000-05:00

REMINDER: We are in the process of compiling Choking Game data for YE 2009 and need all victim surveys completed in order to do so.For parents of fatal victims of The Choking Game, you will need to update a registration form if:You registered your loved one prior to **November 2009 orIf you have not completed an initial registra...tion or If there are any changes (i.e. Death Certificate

Criminal Minds

2010-01-20T22:17:00.000-05:00

Criminal Minds episode "Risky Business" an excellent job on relaying many facts about the Choking Game in a prime time drama.Criminal Minds

Midland, Texas - Midland ISD invites parents to attend an informative presentation, “What Is the Choking Game?”

2010-01-20T19:17:00.002-05:00

Midland, Texas - Midland ISD invites parents to attend an informative presentation, “What Is the Choking Game?” at 6p.m., Monday, January 25, at Rusk Elementary, 2601 Wedgewood St. Andy Sustaita, education consultant for the Region 18 Education Service Center, will present. Parents will learn what warning signs to look for, and what they need to know to prevent their children from participating

2010-01-15T21:00:00.000-05:00

Criminal Minds on CBS is airing their episode titled "Risky Business" (The Choking Game) on Jan 20th. It's trailer is chilling to watch!http://www.cbs.com/primetime/criminal_minds/video/?pid=1o98E_96aVGbxg16scR0OUxK9QlO6PHq&vs=Default&play=true

Choking Game Dangers

2010-01-14T11:03:00.000-05:00

Warning Graphic Video from YouTube included in this reportChoking Game Dangers

Updating data of Choking Game Victims

2010-01-01T23:07:00.000-05:00

We are in the process of compiling the data for YE 2009 and we need all victim surveys completed in order to do so. This survey is new as of November 2009 Link to the Choking Game Fatality Registration form Link to Choking Game Injury Report Form You are probably need to update your child's registration form if: You registered your child prior to November 2009 or If your child is listed on

"It Happened to Me!" From The DBF inbox

2009-12-29T20:11:00.000-05:00

On November 08, 2009, I found my son Jack Roney hanging by a karate belt in the restroom. Everything seemed so surreal, like it was not actually happening. I had left him for a brief moment to do a facial on a client at work. Jack was wise beyond his years and I had NEVER gone to work without him with me. I left him with his cell phone and a list of what to do and what not to do. I am a single

The Choking Game - A Physician's Perspective

2009-12-14T10:05:00.000-05:00

The Choking Game - A Physician's Perspective Co-Authored by The DB Foundation's Physician Liason, Dr. Trish Russell

Celebrating Holidays when you've lost a child.

2009-12-09T01:28:00.000-05:00

My deepest condolences go out to each of the newcomer of 2009. I am so sorry that you have reason to be here. My heart is especially heavy this time of year with the thought of what it takes to get through the first Holiday Season after the loss of a child. The following families will be celebrating their 1st Holiday season in the midst of losing their child since last holiday season. Roney,

Mother warns others about choking game - KHON2.com

2009-12-04T16:30:00.001-05:00

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Monica, Marika's Mom goes local on FOX to raise awareness of the Dangers of the Choking Game

2009-11-24T22:39:00.000-05:00

'Choking Game' Reported Among Local Teens 'They Could Literally Die,' Doctors Say

2009-11-19T12:13:00.000-05:00

http://www.kptv.com/health/21663763/detail.html KALAMA, Wash. -- Kalama police are investigating reports of at least 10 high school students choking each other last week in what doctors call the "choking game."The students created a video of themselves choking each other until they passed out and posted it on YouTube. The video has since been removed.Michael Vanoni, a sophomore at Kalama High

Is the choking game taking victims in YOUR backyard? UPDATED interactive map of the victims in the United States

2009-11-17T20:24:00.000-05:00

Check out the interactive map of Choking Game incidences www.ChokingGame.net > Map of Victims Chances are kids in your area already know about the Choking Game. What they DO NOT know are the dangers (i.e. death, stroke, seizures, retinal damage, etc) . We must educate adults and child of these dangers! Zoom in to your State, your City to examine the cases in your area

Kevin Tork's Family speaks to kids in WA

2009-10-30T15:01:00.000-04:00

http://www.nwcn.com/news/Family-struck-by-choking-game-tragedy-reaching-out-to-students-67327582.html by ERIC WILKINSON / KING 5 News Posted on October 29, 2009 at 10:53 PM CHIMACUM, Wash. - In the town of Chimacum, folks still talk about the state champion baseball team from a few years back. The center of activity is the town's 54-year-old café, right

Vote for your Fav "Wear Your Awarenss 2009" Picture!

2009-09-21T00:31:00.000-04:00

There are so many GREAT entries in our "Wear Your Awareness" Campaign: The 3 headed Monster, Karlee's Traveling Shirt, and The Mascot, just to name a few. We need your help to pick a winner! Click here to go to: Wear Your Awareness 2009 Picture Contest to Check them out and CAST YOUR VOTE! All who entered are eligible to be vote for! Vote for one picture per ballot but you may enter as

Deadly high: "Choking game" leads to accidental death of 13-year-old Grand Blanc student

2009-09-20T20:09:00.001-04:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Maiya's family and friends.... Deadly high: "Choking game" leads to accidental death of 13-year-old Grand Blanc studentBy Laura Angus September 20, 2009, 1:26AMMUNDY TOWNSHIP, Michigan — It had been a perfectly normal August day when Maiya Bowman apparently decided to play a game. The 13-year-old Grand Blanc West Middle School student had spent the afternoon

Free workshop set on bullying, 'choke game' - Canton, IL - Canton Daily Ledger

2009-09-09T17:04:00.001-04:00

Free workshop set on bullying, 'choke game' - Canton, IL - Canton Daily LedgerPosted using ShareThis

Our Thoughts and prayers go out to...

2009-09-08T12:38:00.005-04:00

...the family of Christina and her small son who is now left motherless because of The Choking Game.Please keep her family and her son in your thoughts and prayers for strength and peace as they begin this journey of living with the loss of Christina.Please take a moment to leave her family a comment of support and hope (click comments below)

DON'T MISS OUT! Today is the LAST CHANCE to get Choking Game Awareness T-shirt!

2009-08-14T12:43:00.006-04:00

The final countdown has begun to get your Choking Game Awareness Tee ShirtFriday Aug 14th 2009 @ 5PM is the Deadline to request your Tee Shirt!CGA Tees are now 50% off only a $10 donation!!They come in Black and in White, Sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL (adult sizes)This will be the final order, please get your request in to ensure you get the size, color you want. Beyond this order, supplies will be

Update: Choking Game Awareness T shirts

2009-08-01T21:14:00.000-04:00

Again we have overwhelming response to the Tee shirts and will be placing one final order. Additions to these Generation 4 shirts are:Donavin Micheal Prough and Megan M. Williams(If you would like your loved one, who is a victim of the Choking Game, included please email us back with the name as you wish it to be printed on the shirts. Deadline: Fri August 7th)To ensure you are able to get a Tee

620AM Radio WTMJ Talks Choking Game

2009-08-01T21:10:00.000-04:00

EMAIL OF THE DAY: THE CHOKING GAME By Charlie Sykes Story Created: Jul 14, 2009 Story Updated: Jul 14, 2009 Hi Jeff and Charlie, I wanted to share this story with you in case the recent news of the Columbus high school boy who died of the "choking game" is mentioned on your show. We lost our son, Jack, at 13 years

Last Chance to get CGA Tee Shirts!

2009-07-31T09:20:00.008-04:00

We are winding down the "Wear Your Awareness" Choking Game Awareness Campaign 2009!Now - Aug 15th, 2009 is our BLOW-OUT Sale on Awareness TeesChoking Game Awareness Tees are now 50% off !Get your CGA Tee for a donation of only $10!They come in White or Black and sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XLGo to ChokingGame.net to get yours while supplies last!Entries in to the The Scavenger Hunt and other "

"Wear Your Awareness" Scavenger Hunt Week 5

2009-07-31T09:19:00.001-04:00

Week 5 Contest:A photo of someone in their Choking Game Awareness Tee along with a:Governor / State RepresentativeOR a Volkswagon Bus!

Scavenger Hunt Week 4

2009-07-03T10:51:00.002-04:00

Join us in a contest with your Choking Game Awareness Tee Shirt! Get your Awareness T-shirt on and snap a picture! It's that easy! Contest Categories Youngest / Oldest Family Photos Famous Landmark Most Traveled Tee shirt Most Wearers in one photo Photo with a celebrity(Bonus of a celebrity wearing their awareness)Week 4 Contest:A photo of someone in their Choking

Back by popular demand!

2009-07-01T10:14:00.002-04:00

Awareness GearSpecial Savings For The Month of JULY!Each person requesting 5 or more Teesgets a BONUS Awareness Tee.Exp 07/31/09This applies to white and black Tees while supplies last.Get more info HEREor copy and paste this link http://chokinggame.net/RaiseAwareness.html

Check out the Black CGA Tees!

2009-05-30T10:02:00.009-04:00

Choking Game Awareness Tee Shirts in Black have just arrived!They are white lettering on black Tees - very sharp looking.Sadly these are Generation 3 shirts with additional victim's names of Kevin Riess, Brandon Rodriguez and David Thompson.To get your shirts - CLICK HERE or visit www.ChokingGame.net > Raise Awareness.Check out the special - Order 5 Tees and Get One Free!

Check it out! CGA Tee Shirt Contests!

2009-05-20T18:50:00.004-04:00

Choking Game Awareness Tee Shirt Scavenger Hunt Week 3 Contest: A photo of someone in their Choking Game Awareness Tee along with a:News Reporter or Radio Personality(must show proof i.e microphone, name badge)See Previous Entries:Week 2 -.A FirefightergeWeek 1 - Police OfficeCody's Grandma is taking the winning spot for 3 weeks in a row! Whooohhooo! Someone has to give her a run for her money

CGA Tee Shirt Special and NEWS!

2009-05-07T22:02:00.004-04:00

NEW! You've given us feedback and we're listening!The Choking Game Awareness Tee shirts are now available in Black 'Champion' brand shirts with white lettering.Don't worry - The 'Original CGA' Tees (white with black lettering) are still available as well!And for the month of May we have a SPECIAL - Check it out!CGA Tee shirts come in sizes - S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XLHere's the link to get your

Choking Game Awareness Shirts up for 1st week in May Edit

2009-04-26T22:02:00.003-04:00

Generation 3 Choking Game Awareness T-shirtsIf you would like your child's name added to the back of the Tee shirts, please call (see contact page) or email events@TheDBFoundation.com giving permission and the name exactly as you wish it to appear.Additions - Brandon Rodriguez, Kevin RiessThanks to everyone for your support in this awareness campaign!

Uriah Martin's story covered in a 2 part Series

2009-04-24T20:35:00.003-04:00

A heartbreaking 2 part story as Toni tells the story of her sweet son Uriah and the devastation the Choking Game has left.Part I Part II

FAQs brought about by the TODAY show interview with The Tork family

2009-04-24T13:10:00.002-04:00

There has been a great response to The Tork family's interview on this mornings Today Show (NBC). We have received many question through the Blog and will try to answer some of them here. Questions directly relating to Ken and his family will be directed to them so keep on the look out for their response.Do you have a Facebook page? Yes we do! Become a FAN by clicking here or join the Choking

Do you have a family member who was injured or killed from playing the Choking Game?

2009-04-24T09:52:00.002-04:00

The Database of Accidental Asphyxia Victims is compiled with data acquired from immediate family members, media and other reliable sources. We consider a victim to be someone who has participated and has after-effects (i.e. headaches, memory loss, vision impairment, brain damage, death) directly due to their participation in the Choking Game. To add your loved one to the database, with complete

TODAY Show to air segment on Choking Game

2009-04-23T10:22:00.001-04:00

The TODAY show (NBCs morning show) will air a segment about the Choking Game tomorrow, Fri April 24th. Ken Tork, his wife and daughter will be in NY (their son Kevin passed away March 30, 2009) discussing the Choking Game and it's devastating effects. Also interviewed was Trish Russell, she shared her extensive knowledge of the medical side of The Choking Game.Thanks to all who took part and

Seminar in Reedley, CA includes Choking Game

2009-04-20T10:28:00.003-04:00

Rebounding to Success Teen Conference , Reedley CAWhen: Saturday, Apr 25, 2009 Where: Reedley College in Reedley CA (map) Description: Rebounding to Success Teen ConferenceAudience: The conference is free of charge for both teens and parents.Speaker: Carlos Flores, RNFor more info: email events@TheDBFoundation.com

A Message from Kevin Tork's Dad, Ken

2009-04-15T08:44:00.002-04:00

Message: Hello to all, our family has experienced a horrible tragedy. We lost our son Kevin Monday night March 30th to a craze that has invaded our children's lives 'the choking game'. He was 15. Before I tell you about how he died I would like to tell you a little about how he lived. He was the perfect son in everyway. He was happy and fun loving and caring, He would be the first to jump

Choking Game Presentation in PA on April 15, 2009

2009-04-13T09:01:00.002-04:00

Where: Castle Shannon Fire Dept. in the Green Room 3600 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234.Speaker: Medic Josh StuartAudience: Parents and AdolescentsContact Mr. Stuart 412-343-5111 jstuart@mrtsa.comDescriptionThis will be a lecture/discussion about the dangerous trend known as "The Choking Game". It will include medical information, X-rays and pictures, personal stories,

Choking Game Awareness T-shirts

2009-04-08T22:23:00.003-04:00

The Awareness shirts have been, and continue to be, a great success in raising awareness for the Choking Game. G3 shirts are now in the edit phase - if you would like to add a Choking Game Victim's name to the list of 75+ victims of the generation 3 shirts, please email events@TheDBFoundation.com. Seeing these precious names in black and white has been difficult for many families and friends

G2 Choking Game Awareness T-shirts are now available.

2009-04-06T14:43:00.003-04:00

Generation 2 Awareness T-shirts 04/06/09UPDATE: G2 (Generation 2) Choking Game Awareness Shirts are now Available!Printing on these shirts will be exactly the same except for the following additions/changes to the names on the back. However, we have upgraded the brand of shirt to Champion brand quality shirts and will use this brand for all future Awareness shirts.Addition: Tyler Maurice

Up Coming Events

2009-04-06T10:54:00.003-04:00

CA, Stockton ~ Choking Game SeminarWhen: Wednesday, Apr 8, 2009 Where: Stockton, Grand Hotel in Stockton, CA (map) Description: 9th Annual Child Abuse Prevention SymposiumSpeaker: Carlos Flores, RNContact: Carlos Flores RNTrauma CoordinatorChildren's Hospital Central California(559) 353 5989NC, Lenoir ~ Choking Game Presentation for studentsWhen: Thu, April 9, 9am – 11am Where: West Caldwell

Kick Off of "Wear Your Awareness" is tomorrow!

2009-03-31T20:20:00.003-04:00

April 1st is tomorrow and the official kick off of "Wear Your Awareness". Get your Raising Awareness Tees on and get those cameras ready!Contests are open for entries! If you've taken a pic "Wear Your Awareness" that's great but doesn't fit a category, there's always the Wild Card category!Old, young, far away, right next door, one person or 100 people - get those pics and send them in to

Generation 2 Awareness T-shirts

2009-03-23T22:51:00.005-04:00

04/06/09UPDATE: G2 (Generation 2) Choking Game Awareness Shirts are now Available!On Friday, March 27 at 4 PM the order will go in for the Generation 2 Choking Game Awareness T-Shirts.Everything will be exactly the same except for the following additions/changes to the names on the back. Please, let us know asap if there are other additions/changes by emailing us via the contact formAddition:

Don't forget to get your Choking Game Awareness T-Shirt!

2009-03-23T20:30:00.003-04:00

UPDATE:Choking Game Awareness T-shirts are going fast, 200 out the door in one week! We don't want anyone who wants one to miss out! Get yours today visit:http://www.chokinggame.net/WearYourAwareness.htmlSunday, March 15, 2009 Awareness T-shirts! The Choking Game Awareness T-shirts have arrived! We have distributed the first shipment of 200 T-shirts out to our fantastic supporters!200

Choking Game Brochures now in Spanish!

2009-03-20T14:35:00.003-04:00

www.ChokingGame.net now has the Choking Game Brochures in Spanish and English! Just like the original brochure, the Spanish version is available for FREE download from www.ChokingGame.net under "Teaching Tools".We would like to send an very special thank you to the Lagnese's and their helpers for the time and effort they put into translating!

2009-03-19T10:31:00.001-04:00

Notice: Parents of Choking Game Victims There have been issues lately with images being pirated from the website and published online in various places. It is close to impossible to stop this type of internet piracy from occurring. And more often than not, the intent is genuinely goodnatured and for raising awareness. However, we respect your privacy and your right (along with your child's right

Awareness T-shirts!

2009-03-15T22:05:00.003-04:00

The Choking Game Awareness T-shirts have arrived! We have distributed the first shipment of 200 T-shirts out to our fantastic supporters! 200 Awareness T-Shirts roaming the planet - awesome, simply AWESOME and it's just the beginning! The "Wear Your Awareness" contest will begin on April 1st. Charge your camera batteries and start brainstorming your entry ideas!For all the details visit -

IL, Lewistown ~ Seminar on Choking Game Thu, March 12

2009-03-09T11:48:00.000-04:00

IL, Lewistown ~ Seminar on Choking GameThu, March 12Where: Lewistown, Illinois high school. (map)Dangers of the Choking Game SeminarAudience: Students and TeachersWhere: Lewistown High School 1551 N Main Lewistown, IL 61542 (309) 547-2288Speakers: Barb Dreyer (Parent to a victim of the Choking Game) Toni Jansen

March 12, 2009 NC- Risky Teen Behaviors Seminar

2009-03-09T11:45:00.002-04:00

NC- Risky Teen Behaviors SeminarThu, March 12, 6pm – 7pmWhere: Valley Springs Middle School Asheville,NC (map)Speakers: Dale & Michele GallowayAudience: Open to parents and students

Texas Choking Game Presentation Mon March 9

2009-03-09T11:42:00.003-04:00

Texas, Choking Game PresentationMon, March 9, 4:00pm – 6:30pmWhere: Pasadena Memorial High - 4410 Crenshaw Pasadena, Tx (map)

Vindy.com Local News Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - news, sports and information Series to inform parents

2009-03-05T09:28:00.001-05:00

Vindy.com Local News Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - news, sports and information Series to inform parentsPosted using ShareThis

March 5, 2009 Wichita Kansas Choking Game event

2009-03-03T14:43:00.001-05:00

Kansas State School Psychology Department Where: Kansas State School Psychology Department – Wichita, KS Instructional Service Center 412 S. Main Room 2 North Wichita, KSAudience: AdultsSpeaker: Carrie Draher

California Choking Game Seminar for School Nurses

2009-03-03T14:40:00.002-05:00

California State School Nurse Assoc.When: Thu, March 5, 3:30pm – 4:30pm Where: Sacramento, CA. (map) Description: Choking Game Seminar California School Nurses Organization State meeting in Sacramento, CA. Speaker: Carlos Flores, RN

Madison WI Choking Game Presentation

2009-02-24T14:31:00.001-05:00

Wisconsin - Choking Game SeminarWhen: Fri, February 27, 1pm – 3pm Where: Madison Memorial High School 201 S. Gammon Rd. Madison, WI 53717 (map) Description: "Dangers of The Choking Game" PresentationAudience: School Security Staff Speaker: Off. Leslie Fox Dane County Sheriff’s Office 608-833-9560

"Wear your Awareness" T-shirts Choking Game Victim's (preliminary)

2009-02-20T14:46:00.004-05:00

Updated 02/20/09 2:44 PM ESTTo be reviewed by all parents:Here's is the rough draft list of Choking Game victim's names to be listed on the back of the Choking Game Awareness T-shirts. If your loved one is not listed here it is because we have not yet received permission from the family. Please email us permission asap to be included in the Choking Game Awareness T-shirts. Thank you to all of

Last Day for Victim Name additions to T-shirts

2009-02-19T21:07:00.003-05:00

ATTN: Families who've lost someone to the Choking GameFriday, Feb 20th 2009 @ 5 PM is the deadline to submit your child's name to be added to the Awareness T-ShirtsChoking Game Victim's names on the Awareness T-shirtsNames will be listed on the Awareness T-Shirts only if we receive permission from the family.We will always ask for permission to place your child's name on any awareness material,

Choking Game Parents - reminder Friday deadline

2009-02-17T15:32:00.003-05:00

Choking Game Victim's names on theAwareness T-shirtsNames will be listed on the Awareness T-Shirts only if we receive permission from the family.We will always ask for permission to place your child's name on any awareness material, they are your children after all :)If you want, you can email a blanket permission to be used for all future materials.email permission to : Events@

T-Shirts! Get your T-Shirt!

2009-02-09T08:27:00.006-05:00

Just in time for summer! Never a 'game' T-ShirtsChoking is NEVER a 'game'. (front)On the back "We are raising awareness and providing education in memory of every child killed by this 'game'. "followed by victims listed by nameAvailable is sizes: S, M, L, XL and XXL starting on March 1st 2009 - preorders being taken now!To Order: Visit ChokingGame.net/ Raise Awareness or copy and paste this :

Choking Game Seminar Tues Feb. 10 2009 in N. Carolina and Prt Arthur Tx.

2009-02-09T08:20:00.003-05:00

Texas Seminar - Choking GameWhen Tue, February 10, 6pm – 8pm Where The Wheatly School, 1100 Jefferson Dr. Port Arthur TX. 77642 (map) Port Arthur Independent School District Location: Dangers of the Choking Game Presentation by Off. Cliff O'Quinn Parents and staff are welcome - 100 attendees are expected North Carolina - Seminar Choking GameWhen: Tue, February 10, 7pm – 8pm Where:

Deerfield Wisconsin Choking Game Presentation Feb 2, 2009

2009-02-01T20:22:00.003-05:00

ATTN WisconsinDeerfield and surrounding area residents:A Dangers of the Choking Game Presentation is coming to your area!Monday Feb 2, 2009 @ 3 pmDeerfield High School300 Simonson Blvd. Deerfield, WI 53531 Audience: Teachers and Parents Speaker: Dane County Sheriff’s OfficeIf you need more information contact Leslie Fox with the Dane County Sheriff's Dept or contact Events at The DB Foundation.

Unveiling the new CGA Forum

2009-01-24T23:02:00.003-05:00

We are very excited to begin the year with a new improved forum.The CGA forum (Choking Game Awareness forum) is a place where everyone can congregate and network. Grieving parents and families, speakers and presenters, along with all advocates and those interested in prevention and education of the Choking Game all have a place within the DB Foundation and of course this forum.The CGA forum has

Connecticut Officials Say Middle-Schoolers Played Choking Game

2009-01-13T21:16:00.001-05:00

Connecticut Officials Say Middle-Schoolers Played Choking Game Monday, December 22, 2008 E-MailPrint yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = "Connecticut Officials Say Middle-Schoolers Played Choking Game "; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = "North Haven officials are warning parents about the dangers of what's called the "choking game" after nine

Strangulation Activity

2009-01-07T12:32:00.004-05:00

Long has been the debate over what exactly to call this activity. The media calls it 'The Choking Game', kids call it "Pass Out" or 'Blackout' and the CDC will be calling it "strangulation activity".After reading the article here: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/ and the following part:Toblin says the idea for the name switch came up when she first presented data from that study to a

2009-01-05T00:57:00.003-05:00

For the blog readers, you're getting a sneak peek at the latest statistics.It looks like we have much work ahead of us.Many states had a 4x increase in reported Choking Game deaths since the 2006 reporting.North Carolina is sadly at the top of the list. In 2 short years, fatalities have increased 10 times what they were in 2006. In 2006, Texas reported 4 fatal Choking Game incidences. By the

ATTN: Parents of Choking Game Victims

2009-01-04T21:49:00.005-05:00

As we embark on another new year The DB Foundation and ChokingGame.net are gaining great ground and opening new doors for education and raising awareness of the Dangers of The Choking Game. More and more school districts and medical professionals are becoming aware of the severity The Choking Game poses to the children they interact with, our children! Learning why children would 'play' the

A Christmas Poem for Bereaved Parents

2008-12-21T14:20:00.001-05:00

My First Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below.With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars reflecting on the snow,The sight is so spectacular, please wipe that tear,For I am spending Christmaswith JESUS CHRIST this year.I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here,I have no words

It's been a very hard week

2008-12-13T22:15:00.005-05:00

As the holiday season comes into full view it has been an increasingly difficult week for each and every parent grieving the loss of a child. There have been several very new discoveries of children passing away from the Choking Game. Then there are parents grieving for years who are now putting together the pieces that their child's death is a result of playing the Choking Game. And parents now

So many kids, so many families, friends and communities...

2008-12-12T10:57:00.003-05:00

We are sending comforting thoughts and prayers of peace to Elijah's family and friends in Canada. We are so sad to hear that after days in a coma, Elijah passed away after playing the Choking Game.Sympathies and sorry just are not enough to express how sorry we are for their loss and the loss so many families are suffering this time of year.Megan's family and Elijah's family are talking about

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Wasilla AK

2008-12-11T16:03:00.005-05:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Megan Williams from Wasilla Alaska. Megan's smile is sure to have left an indelible mark on the world. All of us at The DB Foundation send our deepest sympathies.

2008-12-04T09:24:00.003-05:00

ChokingGame.net is now on Facebook! Come and be our friend and gather with other supporters and families raising awareness for the dangers of The Choking Game. The Facebook Group called "The Choking Game- is NEVER a game" has grown to over 400 members in just a few days! Friends, families, teachers, EMS personal and so many more are joining to come together and put a stop to this deadly

Have you talked to the kids in your life?

2008-11-26T08:59:00.003-05:00

As families come together for Thanksgiving it's a great opportunity to have a conversation with the teens in your family.Please, please talk to kids about the Choking Game and how dangerous it is! Studies show that 1 in 4 kids know about it! That means that even if my chance your child doesn't, one of their friends certainly DOES.A few more scary thoughts on this topic:Kids are calling it THE

Nov 24 WPTF to cover Choking Game

2008-11-24T14:48:00.002-05:00

Scott Fitzgerald will be covering the topic of the Choking Game at 8:10 AM with guest Kate Leonardi from the DB Foundation.For streaming audio of the broadcast tomorrow- go to WPTF's website: http://www.wptf.com/

Updates to ChokingGame.net

2008-11-23T00:03:00.002-05:00

FYIWe've done some remodeling to the website. The Choking Game Victim Database is now all inclusive of Victim information and soon direct links from Victim entries will be included.Please let us know if you would your loved ones entry to include a link to their memorial site . Also available is a direct email link. If you want to be available for direct contact, give us the heads up and that

Another loss on NC

2008-11-08T15:25:00.004-05:00

From another Blogger:Death of a young manBy lapin_musical(lapin_musical) All reports indicate that this was an accidental death, butdefinitely one that could have been prevented. I remember learning in childpsychology that teenagers and toddlers are a lot alike. They both have thissense of immortality. ...lapin_musical - http://lapin- musical.livejour nal.com/ Our heartfelt sympathies go out to

Announcing 3 NEW presenters!

2008-10-31T12:54:00.003-04:00

We are proud to add 3 new Choking Game Awareness Presenters!Please welcome Deputy Cindy Holmes, Deputy Josalyn Longley and Deputy Leslie Fox with the Dane County Sheriff's Office in Madison, WI. They have come aboard the DB Foundation as presenters for adults and parents and already have two presentations coming up in November. Check the calendar for information! And if you are in the area,

Choking Game victim 8 year old Trenton NJ boy

2008-08-31T21:27:00.000-04:00

“Choking game” considered in hanging death of 8-year-oldBy Lloylita ProutINQUIRER STAFF WRITERDetectives investigating the death of an 8-year-old boy who was found hanging in his Trenton home Tuesday night say they are considering the possibility that he was playing the "choking game."An autopsy yesterday by the Mercer County Medical Examiner's Office found that the boy's death was a result of

Ogallala boy dies from choking game (8/22/2008)

2008-08-31T21:19:00.001-04:00

By Corinne Hautala -Authorities said a 9–year–old boy from Ogallala died playing the "choking game." Keith County authorities said the body of Tyler Anderson was found Wednesday night inside a home. Officials said his death is being investigated as an accident. They believe the boy lost consciousness from playing the "choking game."It is a game where people choke themselves or each other to

Welcome to the launch of our blog

2008-08-31T14:33:00.003-04:00

With information constantly pouring in about the Choking Game and more and more children falling victim to this 'game', we're launching this blog to keep our viewer as up-to-date as possible.

Victims of 'choke-out' game sometimes mistaken for suicides

2008-08-31T13:40:00.002-04:00

By Mark YoungPublished: Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:51 AM CDTThe North Platte TelegraphThe horror of losing a child is tough enough, but having the child's death incorrectly certified as suicide can only worsen the tragedy.That is the even darker side of the coin when it comes to tragedies related to the "choke-out" game - a potentially deadly activity in which children strangle themselves to