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Case Study: Donegall Pass Community Forum promotes lifesaving skills in Inner South Belfast
Donegall Pass Community Forum has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the Inner South Belfast Neighbourhood Renewal Area - one of the most deprived areas in Northern Ireland. With high levels of heart disease and poor general health in the community, access to CPR and defibrillation training is vital.
Case Study: Meridian FC raises CPR awareness with community football event
Thanks to the support of Resuscitation Council UK’s Community Grant Scheme, Meridian Football Club has been able to organise a Resuscitation Awareness and Football Event - bringing vital life-saving skills and community spirit together.
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Case Study: Rich - "When I saw the GoodSAM notification, I knew someone needed my help"
One morning, BBC News presenter Rich Preston was at home when his phone sounded a loud alarm. It was an emergency alert from the GoodSAM app, telling him that one of his neighbours was having a cardiac arrest.
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Case Study: Morgan - "You never think this could happen to you, especially at a young age"
Morgan MacRae, a 23-year-old Rams Rugby player, made a return to the field just months after experiencing a cardiac arrest. The incident occurred while MacRae was at home and came without warning. His heart stopped suddenly, leaving him unresponsive and fighting for his life. MacRae’s girlfriend was the first to respond, initiating CPR until paramedics arrived.
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