Whiz Kids: Local Students Saves Life of Friend

Whiz Kid's Name: David Cummings

Whiz Kid’s Age: 11

Whiz Kid’s School: .

Whiz Kid’s Accomplishment: David saved the life of his friend, Steven Giardina, who was choking on a pen cap by administering the Heimlich Maneuver.

Whiz Kid’s Key to Awesomeness: When Giardina began chocking, David recalled the Heimlich lesson's most important part — to remain calm so you can perform the maneuver correctly. Mayor Jeannette McCarthy will present Cummings with a proclamation from The City of Waltham for his heroic actions on Tuesday, February 15, at 4 p.m. at .

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