10th Life Saved!

We are delighted to hear that 60 year old Mr Bob Allonby survived a sudden cardiac arrest recently after staff from Hyndburn Leisure Centre used a lifesaving Defibrillator on him.

In 2013 The Oliver King Foundation placed a lifesaving defibrillator in the centre after working with Great Harwood Otters Swimming Club.

We were really interested to read the quotes from staff involved, to their local newspaper:

Paula said: "We got a request from reception that someone had collapsed in the walking football group. Myself and three other staff members responded and knew immediately something was seriously wrong. I went to get the defibrillator from reception, whilst the others checked Mr Allonby's airway and began CPR."

Karen said: "I placed the defibrillator on Mr Allonby and it detected that a shock was required. After the shock, CPR was started again, but Mr Allonby was beginning to show signs of life, and we began to talk to him whilst waiting for the ambulance."

This just shows how easy a lifesaving defibrillator is to use - and we are delighted by the success on this occasion.

Mr Allonby is now fit and well and has visited the sports centre to thank staff for their swift response.

Every single day in the UK, 82 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest, and only 8 survive. A survival rate of less than 1 in 10. This just shows how vital this equipment is.

Best wishes from The Oliver King Foundation to all the staff involved, and we wish Mr Allonby good health.

For more information about acquiring a lifesaving defibrillator please contact us on 0151 728 3470 or email info@theoliverkingfoundation.co.uk