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Charlie Ramsey Research Fund

Tick_stroke Case Study: Charlie Ramsey Research Fund - "Volunteers carry out regular checks to ensure defibs remain rescue ready"

For nearly 20 years, The Charlie Ramsey Research Fund has supported local communities through fundraising and awareness work, while Streetly Phonebox - The Exchange has helped strengthen community support since launching in 2020.

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Andy Read

Tick_stroke Case Study: Andy - "I would do anything to get another defibrillator into the community"

In August 2018, Andy Read experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. At the time, he was working as Head of Safety at Places Leisure, an organisation that managed around 140 leisure centres.

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Humber Rescue

Tick_stroke Case Study: Humber Rescue - "Quick access to a defibrillator is important during a cardiac arrest.

While Humber Rescue crews carry a wide range of emergency medical equipment on board their lifeboats and within the station itself, the station is not permanently staffed and relies on volunteers being on call. To help provide immediate support during emergencies such as cardiac arrest, a public access defibrillator was installed outside the lifeboat station in 2023.

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Tom Dodds teaching CPR

Tick_stroke Case Study: Tom - "Everyone should know how to give CPR"

Through his experience, Tom Dodds has seen first-hand the difference that early intervention can make during a cardiac arrest. One thing has always been clear to him: when every second counts, having immediate access to a rescue-ready defibrillator can save a life.

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