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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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Dave Swarbrook

Tick_stroke Case Study: Dave - "Defib Guardians play a vital role in helping keep communities safe"

After the sudden death of his friend David “Macca” McNeaney from a cardiac arrest on New Year’s Eve 2020, community campaigner Dave Swarbrook was determined to create something positive in his memory.

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MacLean MacLeod smiling for a photo in a garden

Tick_stroke Case Study: MacLean- "Looking back I realise what a frightening time it was"

MacLean MacLeod, from Forres in Morayshire, experienced a cardiac arrest in April 2022. Prior to this, he was fit and active, regularly taking part in competitive coastal rowing with the Findhorn Coastal Rowing Club. 

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Tick_stroke Case Study: Ruth - "Cardiac arrest has changed how I work and how I view life in general"

Ruth Harvey experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in July 2021 at the age of 50. At the time, Ruth was active and busy with family life, supporting her children, studying horse care, and working part-time at a local equestrian centre. 

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