Our MissionJodie was a compassionate, caring, loyal and kind person. Unfortunately her heart stopped and ended her life far too early. Had there been a defibrillator in the vicinity, she may have continued a life with family and friends she loved so dearly. Butterflies From Jodie was created not only to honor our lost sister and daughter but to provide defibrillators (AEDs) for schools and other organizations so that everyone is given a chance to survive a temporary heart malfunction.
who We Are
An organization created due to a tragic loss of a beautiful soul, a child, a sister, a friend – Jodie Torigian (1979 – 2000). At the young age of 21, Jodie incurred sudden cardiac arrest and it is believed that had an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) been on hand Jodie’s life may have been saved.
Witnessing first hand and seeing the emanate need for all public facilities to have this vital machine on premise for everyone and anyone to have a second chance at life…was the beginning of Butterflies From Jodie. Donating monetarily and physical defibrillators annually Butterflies From Jodie donates 100% of proceeds to charities and public locations in honor of Jodie.
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THANK YOU!
“Thanks to Butterflies From Jodie, we are prepared to do all we can do.” — Mia Owen
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IN MEMORY OF "ZEKE"
“It’s amazing how important a small machine, like an AED, can mean for a life. We are thankful for your donation and hope we never have to use it, but know we are prepared if we do.” — William Ward, Owner, Echo Bay Yacht club, New Rochelle, NY
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A SECOND CHANCE
“The Butterflies From Jodie AED donation to Monroe College saved the life of a 20 year old student and we are so grateful for it.” — Daniel Green, Vice President, Monroe College