Devon’s Beat is May 3 in Lincoln

Saturday, May 3 is the day for Devon’s Beat, an annual event now in its 13th year in Lincoln.

The event is named after Devon Parrott, 22, who was diagnosed with Long QT Type 3 Syndrome over a dozen years ago. He was walking to class as a fourth grader when he collapsed in the hallway. That is usually a sign of QT or other type of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS). Devon was later implanted with an ICD and is now doing well.

Last year’s event raised over $19,000 and went to screen 488 kids, for a grand total of 2449 kids screened for heart problems over a dozen years.

On May 3, youth heart screenings will take place from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m. at Lincoln R-II High School. You must pre-register at myheartcheck.org.

Registration for a 5K begins at 5 p.m., at First Baptist Church’s Foster Hall, and the 5K begins at 5:30 p.m.

Then at 6:30 p.m., doors open at VFW Post 5925 on Lincoln, and the Borderline Band will be playing live for a freewill donation at the door. Again, proceeds will go for youth heart screenings.

For more information, go to Devon’s Beat on facebook go to www.devoinsbeat.com or call (660) 287-2888.