Keeping the Beat, Saving Young Athletes: Every Heart BEAT Counts!
Daniel E. Rumph II Empowering heart health and safety for youth in sports and communities
HEART SCREENING EVENT
About Daniel e. Rumph ii
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
At Daniel E. Rumph II, our mission Dedicated to enhancing heart health awareness and ensuring safety in sports, for a future where every young athlete thrives with a healthy heartbeat.
Our TEAM
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our services focus on promoting heart health in sports through education, providing life-saving defibrillators, and conducting heart screenings for young athletes.
Our Impact
Our Mission
Our Impact
We advocate for safer sports environments and foster community awareness about the importance of early detection and response to heart-related emergencies.
Our focus
Our History
In 2005, the unexpected and tragic death of Daniel E. Rumph II at the Germantown recreation center during a basketball game profoundly impacted his family and community. Suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, his mother, Viola “Candy” Owens, believes a defibrillator could have saved his life. In response, the Owens family established The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation to honor his memory and prevent similar tragedies. Their mission focused on raising awareness about cardiomyopathy, the undiagnosed condition that claimed Rumph's life, and equipping all Philadelphia recreation centers with defibrillators.
After nearly eight years of relentless effort, the foundation achieved a remarkable milestone in 2013, successfully installing defibrillators in all 150 city recreation centers. This accomplishment included a significant federal grant and the donation of old defibrillators by the Philadelphia Fire Department. The initiative, marked by various fundraisers such as an annual basketball tournament featuring top-level talent, has now expanded beyond installation to include cardiomyopathy screenings at these centers.
As the foundation continues its proactive work in heart health awareness and emergency preparedness, the Owens family finds solace in their impactful legacy. The presence of defibrillators across the city stands as a testament to their dedication and the enduring spirit of Daniel E. Rumph II.
Keeping the Beat, Saving Young Athletes
Save The Next Bright Star
"Save The Next Bright Star" is a vital initiative by The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation, dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest tragedies. Our mission: equip recreation centers with life-saving defibrillators and promote heart health awareness. Join us in honoring Daniel's legacy and safeguarding our community's future stars.
We Appreciate You
The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation is immensely grateful to receive the generous $100,000 Philly Legendary Summer Hoops award. This significant grant not only honors our foundation's efforts but also propels forward our vital "Save The Next Bright Star" initiative. The funding allows us to extend our mission beyond installing life-saving defibrillators to also enhancing heart health awareness in our community, continuing the legacy of Daniel E. Rumph II.
Keep The Beat Philadelphia
"Keep the Beat Philadelphia" is our heartfelt tribute to the community's unwavering support in safeguarding young athletes. This page celebrates our collective effort, led by The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation, to maintain heart health and safety in sports, ensuring every young athlete's heartbeat continues strong and steady.
SAVE A LIFE! DON'T TAKE A LIFE!
The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation proudly presents "Save a Life, Don't Take a Life," a dynamic program designed to keep kids off the streets and engaged in meaningful, life-enhancing activities. Our initiative focuses on equipping young minds with vital life skills and training, steering them towards a path of positive growth and self-empowerment.
Daniel E. Rumph II CLASSIC
DANNY RUMPH CLASSIC
The Rumph Classic stands as a beacon of Philadelphia's basketball scene and the hallmark event of the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation. This tournament is more than a competition; it's a heartfelt homage to Danny and the sport he adored. In memory of Danny, whose life was cut short by a heart condition in 2005 at The Mallery Recreation Center—renamed in his honor—this event was conceived by Mike Morak alongside close friends. From humble beginnings, the Rumph Classic has burgeoned into a must-attend summer spectacle on the East Coast, celebrating the spirit of the game and the community.
Capturing Compassion: A Photographic Journey of the Classic's Triumphs
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Every Heart Counts!
We warmly invite you to support our expanded mission: installing defibrillators in every U.S. recreation center, beginning with the Metro Philadelphia area. Your generous contributions will empower The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation to continue "Keeping the Beat" for young athletes in Philadelphia and beyond.
IMAGES OF IMPACT: THE WORK OF DANIEL E. RUMPH II IN PHOTOS
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The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
