MICHIGAN CHEER COACH TO BE HONORED FOR
SAVING CHEERLEADER'S LIFE The NCSF present the Ashley Marie Burns National
Cheer Safety Award of Excellence

As a part of National Safety Month, the National Cheer
Safety Foundation has selected South
Lyon High
School cheerleading coach Jen Combest to
receive the First Annual Ashley Marie Burns National Cheer Safety Award of
Excellence. Ms. Combest was selected by the NCSF Awards Committee.

24-7PressRelease - IRVINE,
CA, June 16, 2008 - As a part of National
Safety Month, the National Cheer Safety Foundation has selected South Lyon High School
cheerleading coach Jen Combest to receive the First Annual Ashley Marie Burns
National Cheer Safety Award of Excellence. Ms. Combest was selected by the
NCSF Awards Committee after her heroic efforts helped save the life of 17
year old cheerleader Katie Martin on April 24, 2008 at a school sponsored
cheer clinic. After Katie went into cardiac arrest, Ms. Combest within
moments began CPR, summons for help from school officials who then called 911
and continued CPR until police, fire and emergency personnel could arrive.
Once on the scene, emergency personnel used an Automated External
Defibrillator to reestablish an effective heart rhythm for Katie. Ms. Martin
has had a remarkable recovery being able to attend her high school graduation
last Saturday. She will return to South
Lyon High
School in the fall to assist the Junior Varsity
cheerleading coach.

"We are grateful to Jen and to everyone who played a role in saving
Katie's life. Jen is an amazing coach and an inspiration to young people. She
would have done the same thing for any of the cheerleaders. We could not be
more proud of the award the National Cheer Safety Foundation has given to
Jen," replied Katie's mom, Donna Martin after hearing about the honor.

Ashley Marie Burns' mother, Ruth Burns will present the award named in honor
of her daughter at the South Lyons Community Schools Board of Education
Meeting on June 16, 2008. Ashley Burns passed away on August 9, 2005 from
internal injuries sustained during an attempted double down from an arabesque
while cheering for the Medford High Mustangs. The National Cheer Safety
Foundation named the award in honor of Ashley Burns and her legacy. Executive
Director of the National Cheer Safety Foundation, Kimberly Archie will also
be present.

"I am honored to present an award in honor of my daughter Ashley to Jen
Combest. Ashley would be so proud to have her name affiliated with such an
outstanding coach!" responded Ruth Burns of Medford, MA.
Ms. Burns is one of the Founding Families of the National Cheer Safety
Foundation.

In conjunction with the award, the National Cheer Safety Foundation released
the National Safety Committee's recommended "Rehearsed Catastrophic
Injury Emergency Routine for Competitive Cheerleading Programs". The
plan is a step by step guide for cheer programs in case of a catastrophic
injury. Parents, coaches and school administrators can download a PDF version
of the emergency plan at www.nationalcheersafety.com
free of charge.

"The award, Jen Combest and the Rehearsed Catastrophic Injury Emergency
Plan work together in harmony to send a bold message to everyone involved in
youth sports - Being prepared for a catastrophic injury is worth the money
and the effort! Just ask the Martin family." Kimberly Archie, Executive
Director of the National Cheer Safety Foundation.

The NCSF acknowledges and congratulates Jen Combest for her outstanding
efforts in a catastrophic emergency. We also extend our congratulations to
the Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association, Competitive Cheer Coaches of
Michigan and the Michigan High School Athletic Association for their
continued efforts in sports safety. Michigan
is one of only 8 states that recognize competitive cheerleading as a sport and
is governed by their state athletic association. Michigan's rich history of cheerleading,
coaches training and safety first mentality are worthy of additional
accolades. Additional heroes include South Lyon Police Officer John Tomanek, South Lyon Police Chief Lloyd Collins,
Millennium Middle School Principal Maureen Altermatt,
Millennium Middle School Teacher John Brickney,
South Lyon Fire Chief Craig Kaska and the Huron
Valley Ambulance.