EDUCATION

Chandler Unified sports medicine student saves a life

Perry H.S. sophomore performed CPR at golf course

Perry High School sophomore Gabe Castro saved golf course patron’s life with his CPR training while working at the course. From the left are Chandler Schools Superintendent Frank Narducci, Castro, his parents and Perry High sports medicine teacher Allyson Romero.

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A Perry High School sophomore who saved a man’s life through CPR was honored at a January meeting of the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board.

Gabe Castro, who is part of the sports medicine program at a Perry and a member of the golf team, has training in CPR.

That training was out to use over the winter break while Castro was working at a Valley golf course. Castro performed CPR on a man who had a medical emergency while having a drink at a golf course bar, saving his life.

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