Cyber Safari Partners with Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation in Their Efforts to Save Lives

Fredericksburg, VA: Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation today announced a new partnership with Arlington based defense company, Cyber Safari. This partnership will help advance Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation’s mission to train more community members on Hands-Only CPR and the use of an AED.

“Hands-Only CPR performed by a bystander can double and sometimes triple the chances of survival for someone suffering from cardiac arrest,” said Heather Muir, Development Manager for Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. “We are thankful for Cyber Safari’s commitment to be our Silver Partner to pay it forward and join us in our mission to create a community that is educated, confident, and capable of responding to save the life of an individual in need of CPR.”

Cyber Safari’s support will help fund Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation’s Community Training Program. The training the Foundation provides is free of charge for community members and run by Foundation staff and volunteers. It costs the Foundation an average of $55 to train one community member in Hands-Only CPR. This cost factors in the use of equipment during the training, which includes:

  • Trainer Manikin
  • Kneeler Pad
  • Trainer AED Device
  • Adult & Child CPR Anytime Kit

The Foundation is currently scheduling training events for the 2021 year. The team has worked diligently to establish safe, socially distanced training practices and can provide classes offsite or at their training room located at 2217 Princess Anne St. #101, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

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Shannon Frick

Program Manager

Shannon is the Program Manager at Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, where she oversees all programs, including CPR & AED training, the AED program, the Scholarship program, and the volunteer program. Coming from a military family, Shannon has traveled the world but calls Northern Virginia her home after more than 20 years in the area.

She graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, with a degree in English and later earned an associate’s degree in emergency medical science from Northern Virginia Community College to pursue a career as a first responder. Shannon served as a professional Paramedic/Firefighter for 13 years with the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue. During her tenure, she spent over half of her career in the training division.

Shannon’s extensive instructional experience provides her with a deep understanding of effective teaching methodologies and practices, making her an invaluable asset in delivering successful CPR & AED training to all groups of all ages. Her role at Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation aligns perfectly with her background, as she works to equipe community members with the skills and confidence to perform Hands-Only CPR and use AEDs, ultimately saving lives.

When she is not instructing, Shannon enjoys spending time outdoors. She may be out snowboarding, paddleboarding with her corgi, training her deaf pitbull sign language commands – or just running after both of them with her fiancé at the dog park.

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Joel Griffin

Chairman & Co-Founder

Joel Griffin is co-founder and chairman of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. Gwyneth’s Gift was founded in 2015 by Joel and Jennifer Griffin in honor of their oldest daughter, Gwyneth. He is also an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with 25 years of private industry consulting experience and 20 years in government contracting. He is the Founder and CEO of Riphean, a regional growth management firm.

Joel is committed to philanthropy within the region through local nonprofits and organizations that strengthen local communities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stafford Hospital Foundation, and Germanna Educational Foundation. Joel was recognized for his impact and leadership within the region, receiving the Prince B. Woodward Leadership Award in 2022.

In addition to the regional award, Joel received the Valor Award from Loudon County for his life-saving efforts in an emergency. He also received the Patriotic Civilian Service Award given by the U.S. Army for actions taken immediately and following 9/11 at The Pentagon in 2001.