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
Friday, April 24, 2009
FAQs brought about by the TODAY show interview with The Tork family
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 Game Awareness Group
Is The Choking Game a new trend? No. It has been around for generations and generations.
Is YouTube the issue? No, not entirely. The enormity of this issue lies with a lack of education, for parents and children alike. Having said that, without children being educated, repeatedly as you would with any risky behavior, they are then being exposed to YouTube (and other internet sites) videos of the Choking Game being played as a 'game'. In many of these videos the participants are giggling and unless a child is aware of the danger in participating themsemves, they are at risk. The bottom line - talk to your children about the grave danger in taking part in this high risk activity and have it be an on going conversation.
How do I set parental controls on my computer? Here are very easy step-by-step instructions to set parental controls.
I think my child died from The Choking Game, what do I do now? We strongly urge you to contact The DB Foundation and we can help you through the process of discovery and grief support
Do you have a Facebook page? Yes we do! Become a FAN by clicking here or join the Choking Game Awareness Group
Is The Choking Game a new trend? No. It has been around for generations and generations.
Is YouTube the issue? No, not entirely. The enormity of this issue lies with a lack of education, for parents and children alike. Having said that, without children being educated, repeatedly as you would with any risky behavior, they are then being exposed to YouTube (and other internet sites) videos of the Choking Game being played as a 'game'. In many of these videos the participants are giggling and unless a child is aware of the danger in participating themsemves, they are at risk. The bottom line - talk to your children about the grave danger in taking part in this high risk activity and have it be an on going conversation.
How do I set parental controls on my computer? Here are very easy step-by-step instructions to set parental controls.
I think my child died from The Choking Game, what do I do now? We strongly urge you to contact The DB Foundation and we can help you through the process of discovery and grief support
Do you have a family member who was injured or killed from playing the Choking Game?
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 information, partial information or a confidential entry - Click here for the Registration Form. If you feel there is a correction or omission to the database, please contact us.
Also please consider completing either the Injury Survey or the Fatality Survey
Thank you!
To add your loved one to the database, with complete information, partial information or a confidential entry - Click here for the Registration Form. If you feel there is a correction or omission to the database, please contact us.
Also please consider completing either the Injury Survey or the Fatality Survey
Thank you!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
TODAY Show to air segment on Choking Game
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 we'll be watching tomorrow!
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 we'll be watching tomorrow!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Seminar in Reedley, CA includes Choking Game
Rebounding to Success Teen Conference , Reedley CA
When: Saturday, Apr 25, 2009
Where: Reedley College in Reedley CA (map)
Description: Rebounding to Success Teen Conference
Audience: The conference is free of charge for both teens and parents.
Speaker: Carlos Flores, RN
For more info: email events@TheDBFoundation.com
Audience: The conference is free of charge for both teens and parents.
Speaker: Carlos Flores, RN
For more info: email events@TheDBFoundation.com
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