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Staying Safe from Carbon Monoxide: At Home and Away
Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. Recent tragedies highlighting the persistent, sometimes deadly, threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings in hotels and vacation rentals continue to grab headlines and the attention of travelers worldwide. With CO poisonings on the rise in the US (leading to over 100,000 ER visits annually¹), it's clear we need to be proactive, both in and outside the home.
This CO Awareness Month, we’re joined by Matt Heizman, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Product, at Kidde, North America's #1 fire safety brand², and Chuck Heathco, founder of the John Wesley Heathco Legacy Foundation, whose son and son’s girlfriend tragically lost their lives due to CO poisoning, to discuss how to practice carbon monoxide safety while traveling.
From ensuring you have a battery-operated CO detector to learning about Kidde’s Destination Safety program, Kidde’s education-first initiative designed to empower travelers to better protect themselves from the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to help protect yourself and your family.
¹U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
²Based on total household installations as of December 2023.
Speakers
Charon McNabb
Founder
NCOAA
Charon holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. She spent 25 years in automotive development focused on new technology with General Motors, Denso and Magna International. She also dealt directly with the National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driving new backup camera regulation that began in 2018. Ms. McNabb previously co-founded Global Advance Sales & Marketing, helping guide manufacturers and inventors through the automotive sales process, driving growth and profitability. She also founded NCOAA in 2015, after struggling with 11 years of chronic CO poisoning from 3 low-level home appliance leaks and was repeatedly misdiagnosed with TBI, COPD and early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Matt Heizman
Senior Vice President
Kidde
Matt is an experienced and passionate marketing professional with a demonstrated history of success within the consumer goods industry. He spent more than 5 years at Procter & Gamble and led brand building for various iconic brands including Dawn, Gain dish and Mr. Clean. Matt joined Kidde in September 2022 and quickly rose to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Product Management. He is skilled in business development, account management, leadership, communication strategy, and product roadmap development; all while fostering strong relationships between multiple stakeholders. Prior to working in the CPG industry, Matt was Director of English Language Institute at Seoul National University.
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Chuck Heathco
Founder
John Wesley Heathco Memorial Foundation
Charles (Chuck) Heathco is the founder of The John Wesley Heathco Memorial Foundation. The foundation's mission is to eliminate accidental carbon monoxide poisonings for all, especially when traveling, by increasing awareness and proactive measures, driven by our commitment to health and wellness, adventure, and knowledge. Chuck holds a BS in Kinesiology from UCLA and a Certificate in Physical Therapy from USC. He worked at several clinical locations, including 12 years at his private practice between 1975 and 2003. He then became the Director of Rehabilitation at a geriatric rehabilitation hospital, which he continued until 2020 when he retired. He still sees private clients in their homes in his retirement.
Register for the Webinar:
Use the form below to reserve your spot for this free CO Awareness Month webinar. You’ll receive a confirmation email with the event link after registering.
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