DER II Foundation

About me:

DER II Foundation was established on July 1, 2005 to bring awareness to Sudden Cardiac Arrest and to provide screening for Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy leading cause of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Also, to provide Automated External Defibrillators to Community Recreation Centers across the state, along with CPR/AED Training to the public. The Daniel E. Rumph Foundation's mission is to raise awareness to Sudden Cardiac Arrest and to provide screening for Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy in order to prevent sudden cardiac arrest among young people. To provide Automated External Defibrillators to our community recreational facilities, so we can increase the chance of surival for those who may experience sudden cardiac arrest. DER II Foundation provide a $500.00 scholarship each year to a deserving student going to college. Daniel Eric Rumph II was born July 15, 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Viola (Candy) Owens and Daniel E. Rumph Sr. Daniel attended Parkway High School until graduating in 2001. Danny then attended Main Central Institute where he worked hard to improve his GPA and his basketball skills. In 2002 Danny was recruited by Dennis Felton of Western Kentucky University along with many other universities. He only went on one visit, to WKU, and he knew that is where he wanted to be. Danny's career as a Hilltopper began. Danny played three years for WKU, and went to the NCAA tournament once (his freshman year). Danny was admired and loved at WKU and at Bowling Green Community. He loved everyone at WKU and Bowling Green Community. Outside of school, Danny played with Positive Image, Sonny Hill League, and the AAU team. Danny loved working with the young kids at Mallery Recreation Center. For more information please visit www.derii.org