Community Comes Together to Install Life-Saving Defibrillator

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The Glenvale C of E Primary School, a new school at the Glenvale Park development in Wellingborough, has been equipped with a brand-new defibrillator, thanks to the efforts of the Residents Association for Glenvale Park, Barratt Homes, and David Wilson Homes. The defibrillator is proudly displayed on the outside of the school and is registered with "The Circuit," ensuring that both East Midlands Ambulance Service and the public are aware of its location in case of an emergency. The charity OurJay Foundation, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of having 24/7 publicly accessible defibrillators, purchased the device through its fundraising efforts. OurJay Foundation was established in memory of 18-year-old Jamie Rees, who passed away in 2022 due to a cardiac arrest.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Residents Association for Glenvale Park, in collaboration with Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, successfully installed a life-saving defibrillator at the Glenvale C of E Primary School in Wellingborough.
  • The defibrillator is 24/7 community accessible and registered with "The Circuit," ensuring easy access in case of an emergency.
  • OurJay Foundation, a charity set up in memory of Jamie Rees, purchased the defibrillator and has installed 241 accessible defibrillators and 59 Snap Fitness Gym defibrillators since its establishment.
  • The installation is a vital step in making the community heart safer, with the British Heart Foundation stating that 12 people under the age of 35 are lost to sudden cardiac death in the UK each week.
  • The project aims to raise awareness of the importance of having publicly accessible defibrillators, with a focus on supporting local communities and charitable organizations.

Statistics:

  • OurJay Foundation has installed 241 accessible defibrillators and 59 Snap Fitness Gym defibrillators since its establishment.
  • 12 people under the age of 35 are lost to sudden cardiac death in the UK each week, according to the British Heart Foundation.
  • The defibrillator at the Glenvale C of E Primary School is the result of a collaborative effort between the Residents Association for Glenvale Park, Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, and OurJay Foundation.

Sources:

  • "OurJay Foundation are proud to work alongside Barratt and David Wilson Homes, to install another OurJay community accessible defibrillator." - Naomi Rees Issitt, Jamie's mum and Chair at OurJay Foundation.
  • "Access to a defibrillator is of the utmost importance and we are thrilled to work with OurJay Foundation to provide a defibrillator for the community at Glenvale Park." - Simon Francis, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Northampton.
  • "We are incredibly proud to host this life-saving piece of equipment at The Glenvale C of E Primary School. As a new school at the heart of the Glenvale Park community, we believe in supporting the wellbeing of our pupils, their families, and our neighbours." - Louise Bilkhu, Headteacher at The Glenvale C of E Primary School.