Paris, Tenn.–Remember, the Henry County Has Heart Chili Cook Off is this Thursday evening at the County Fairgrounds with the fundraising goal of purchasing more AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) in Henry County. The first priority is to place an AED at the fairgrounds, due to the large number of visitors there all through the year.
The fundraiser is set for 6-8 p.m. February 23, and it includes good chili, a silent auction, and live music.
Teams that have already signed up include L.I. Smith, Mockingbird Catering, Miss D’s Catering, Family Table, Henry County Fair, Crove Foods, Michael Sargent, BPU, and Joe Mahan Ford.
The event is hosted by Leadership Henry County is a community development program designed by the Paris – Henry County Chamber that identifies and encourages future leaders. Throughout the course, participants get a “behind the scenes” look at many of the core components of our community.
In brainstorming how the group could fulfill a need in our community, it was brought
to our attention that there is a need for more lifesaving AEDs (automated external defibrillator) in our county.
to our attention that there is a need for more lifesaving AEDs (automated external defibrillator) in our county.
Currently, there is no AED at the Henry County Fairgrounds, there is one AED shared by the County Sheriff’s office patrol
vehicles, and some of the fire departments in parts of the county do not have one. With the vast geography of our
county as well as our distance from major hospitals, they felt that this is a major need.
vehicles, and some of the fire departments in parts of the county do not have one. With the vast geography of our
county as well as our distance from major hospitals, they felt that this is a major need.
The first priority will be to place an AED at the fairgrounds due to the large number of visitors per year for the World’s Biggest Fish Fry, the Henry County Fair, and other events. With additional money raised, they will then look to ensure fire stations in the county are all equipped.