Three life-saving defibs for community
Three life-saving defibs for community
A Moorlands pub-based choir has raised money to install three life saving pieces of equipment in their community. The automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed at The Red Lion and Leek Rugby Club, both in Cheddleton, and one at Leekbrook News.
A Moorlands pub-based choir has raised money to install three life saving pieces of equipment in their community.
The automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed at The Red Lion and Leek Rugby Club, both in Cheddleton, and one at Leekbrook News.
The idea to fundraise for the defibrillators in the Cheddleton and Leekbrook area came from regulars at the Red Lion pub in Cheddleton because of all the media attention around deaths from sudden cardiac arrest.
Mark Edge, a regular at the Red Lion, said: “We had an amazing fundraising day at the pub with a family quiz, an auction and performances by Phoenix Singers and our very own Screaming Cats charity choir (special thanks to Nathan Peak for music).
“Money raised at the event was further supplemented by donations from local businesses, community groups and individuals.
“Thanks to the good people of Cheddleton and surrounding areas for the support shown for the event and the subsequent fundraising. It was truly amazing to be able to fund not one, but three lifesaving AEDs.”
Mark added: “A big thank you to everyone involved, especially the Red Lion for hosting the event and to F. Ball and Co. Ltd, Batemans, Gymstallations, Denise White Estate Agents and The Santas Charity Bike Ride from Werrington for their generous donations.
“We would also like to thank those who have agreed to the installation of the defibrillators on their premises; The Red Lion, Leekbrook News and Leek Rugby Club.
The defibrillators were supplied and installed by charity AEDdonate. They will look after the installation, registration with the ambulance service, and regular maintenance of the defibrillators.
Jamie Richards, CEO of AEDdonate, said: “In the UK, over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are treated by emergency medical services every year.
“Approximately one in ten people will survive this event. The survival rate decreases minute by minute after sudden cardiac arrest, if a defibrillator is applied within three minutes, there is a 70 percent chance of survival. To improve this, defibrillators must be easily accessible throughout the country.
“Defibrillators are extremely easy to use, and they provide step-by-step instructions in either verbal or visual form. They can be operated by anyone, with no prior training required.”
To find out more about fundraising for a defibrillator through AEDdonate email: info@aeddonate.org.uk call 01785 472224 or visit: https://www.aeddonate.org.uk
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