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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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Alan with loved ones on the football pitch

Tick_stroke Case Study: Alan - "Knowing that you were clinically dead for 8 minutes is hard to comprehend"

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Will Doran on a hike, smiling in front of a backdrop of rolling hills

Tick_stroke Case Study: Will - "I’m only alive because people didn’t hesitate"

Saturday 17 May 2025 started like any other Parkrun day for Will. He was up early, made a cup of tea, and went through his usual pre-run routine - a quick mental check that his body felt ready for the jog ahead. But as he crossed the finish line, he became light-headed. Moments later, Will collapsed.

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