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Life-saving public defibrillator installed on College campus
The residents and surrounding community of Venns Lane where the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is situated have Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) to thank for funding a brand new public access defibrillator.
Pictured: L-R: Bridie Sullivan, Zac Brimble and Melanie Denning, RNC's Fundraising Manager
The defibrillator is located just outside RNC's Reception below the car park (off Campbell Road), allowing for 24-hour access in an emergency by calling 999 and obtaining the code to unlock the cabinet.
HCF
funded the installation of three defibrillators on RNC's campus. The first is the public access machine outside RNC's reception. The second is located next the thePoint4's busy outdoor 4G pitch, available to anyone using the pitch, including RNC's blind football team, local schools and sports leagues. A third portable machine has been placed in thePoint4's main gym, which is open to members of the public.
Fortunately, a previous defibrillator placed here was used to help someone experiencing a cardiac incident. The individual recovered well and has returned to training at the gym, demonstrating the importance of such life-saving equipment.
Bridie Sullivan, HCF's Chief Executive Officer, said:
'We're so pleased to be able to support a vital community asset in the north of our city environment. Defibs help save lives, so quick and easy access is key to their ability to make a difference, especially out of hours.'
Zac Brimble, Assistant Manager at thePoint4, said:
'We have thousands of people accessing our facilities for sport and leisure every year, including our own students, so we're grateful to HCF for their support in helping us install new defibs. It's reassuring to know they are there, should they be required.'
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