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Head Start director saves choking child
Head Start director Yolanda Willis performs Heimlich maneuver on choking 2-year-old Jo Freeman during family event.
In brief
Head Start director Yolanda Willis performs Heimlich maneuver on choking 2-year-old Jo Freeman during family event. Head Start director Yolanda Willis saved 2-year-old Jo Freeman from choking using Heimlich maneuver at Burke County school event. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Emergency at family event
Head Start director Yolanda Willis saves choking 2-year-old Jo Freeman during Burke County school family meal.
Child choking incident
Jo Freeman choked on candy piece that lodged in throat during school event.
Willis performs Heimlich
Willis immediately performed Heimlich maneuver to save Jo Freeman from choking.
Mother's reaction
Jo Freeman's mother Felicia Freeman described her son's choking and relief after Willis saved him.
Willis's training
Willis has performed CPR and Heimlich maneuver in over 25 years of education.
Aftermath and impact
Willis and team hope viral video inspires parents to learn CPR and first aid for toddlers.
What matters most
Head Start director Yolanda Willis saved 2-year-old Jo Freeman from choking using Heimlich maneuver at Burke County school event.
