They are away at moment, out in far east, i am sure when Amanda returns it will be a belated Xmas miracleQuote:
Originally Posted by L.F.F.
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They are away at moment, out in far east, i am sure when Amanda returns it will be a belated Xmas miracleQuote:
Originally Posted by L.F.F.
I was at Team training last night and I thought I would give you an update on what was happening with the money you all donated to Woodhead in Darren's name.
First of all the team are very grateful for the generosity shown by his friends. We wanted to make the best of your donations and to make it relevant.
Both our team vehicles are classed as ambulances and therefore carry defibs. These are portable to a point. They are similar to those in cinemas, stations etc but are impractical to take on the hill as they are too heavy and bulky. To be effective defibs need to be used quickly after heart attack and so we really need to carry them in our packs to make sure they are available when required.
With this in mind, the first items we have chosen are two portable mountain AED's. These are automated external defibrillators. They pack to the size of a can of coke and can be carried anywhere. They will be invaluable when we are marshalling fell races and attending other incidents.
There is some money still to be spent and I will let you know what this will be spent on in due course.
Great stuff, Ian. Thanks for keeping us updated. I can't believe they can get defibrillators that small. Impressive.
Yes, thanks for the update Ian
Hi Ian,
I'd really like to read more about the AEDs.
Do you know if the manufactures have a website?
Ta
Tim
Tim Google HeartSine Samaritan PAD 500P Defibrillator, this is similar but not the ones we have bought, the defib centre has lots of info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Truck
The ones we got came through our team Doctors and paramedics.
I'll try and find the brand if you want.
No need for the brand thanks Ian.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I'll have a sniff around the web and see what comes up.
I think they are really amazing bits of kit :thumbup:
Tim if you are after one for work/car/home etc try ebay!! they are selling lots of kit that was on site for the olympics but never usedQuote:
Originally Posted by Truck
Cheers for the info Ian but I'm not on the market for one.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
I'm just a geek and likes to know how stuff works.
Had message from Amanda last night:
Hi Steve ,
Hope ur well ,
Just asking a small favour,
Would u via your fra forum Thank everyone for the donations received on Darren just giving site . Tonight I have added 600.00 ( 300 to each charity) which was donated at the funeral and by post to the funeral directors.
We are amazed as would Darren have been by everyone's generosity
Amanda and Josh xxxx
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I like many others am astounded by all the money and kind words daz is sadly missed but we carry on xx I am sure he would be proud and humbled, and prob pi&& ed off that we are debating carrying kit?????
Amazingly, donations are still coming in. Thank you all.
Good to hear Dom. Amazing how much has been donated.
The rattle of donations just now reminded me to post this. His road and cross country club, Ilkeston Running Club are donating the proceeds of their annual 'Double or Quits' race to the two charities. 31 August, 5 miles or 10 miles over a muti-terrain course in Shipley Park, Derbyshire.
http://www.ilkestonrunningclub.co.uk/DoubleQuits.html
Are we having a run out dom?Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
Even the quitters distance is a bit far for me these days! :w00t: Might have to put this beer down and get some training in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
You've got months to get fit! :closed:Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
I think it looks like a nice race that one. I think you should do it Dom :closed:
Dom the link to the Charity page is not working is it at your end or the RO ?
Looks alright today?Quote:
Originally Posted by Amex
It's nearly a year since Darren was taken from us and the Donations are still coming in.Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
I went down on Tuesday with another team member to pick up another cheque for £500 from Ilkeston Running club from the Double or Quits race.
We (Mark and myself) joined in with the club 5k handicap and hopefully performed well. Daz would have beaten me anyway as he always did.
We took down some Rescue Ale to give out as spot prizes. I'm sure he would have liked that.
Many thanks to every one for your continued support.
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Good effort Ian.
On Sunday I will retrace Daz's last steps as I run the final leg of the Ian Hodgson Relay just like he did last.
I'm worried I'm not really up to racing the distance with the climbing involved to be properly competitive for the team, but the thought of doing Daz proud will spur me on.
I'll be thinking of you fella!
Race proceeds - £1000 last year, will once again be split between Woodhead Mountain Rescue and North West Air Ambulance. Details here,Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
http://www.ilkestonrunningclub.co.uk/dq/
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Originally Posted by dominion
Thanks to Simon and Ilkstone RC for their continued support. Myself and BrentPFR joined them for a 5k race last night where they presented us with a Cheque for £775.
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Well done Ian and all at Ilkeston RC
Good result at the 5k run Ian and Brent . It's hard work though on the Tarmac we need to get you a nice rocky course next time.