They are away at moment, out in far east, i am sure when Amanda returns it will be a belated Xmas miracleOriginally Posted by L.F.F.
They are away at moment, out in far east, i am sure when Amanda returns it will be a belated Xmas miracle
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
Poacher turned game-keeper
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.
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.
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 used
Cheers for the info Ian but I'm not on the market for one.
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?????
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