Community Effort Saves Lives: Defibrillator Installed in Bracknell Pub

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A community-led fundraising campaign has paid off, with over £2,000 raised to install a defibrillator outside the Golden Farmer pub in Bracknell. The initiative was sparked by local resident Emily Etherington, who lost a close friend to cardiac arrest at a wedding without access to a defibrillator. Emily organized a drag night at the pub, which not only exceeded its fundraising target but also became an "amazing" event, according to Emily herself. The defibrillator is now installed, and Emily is working to secure funds for its warranty, aiming to keep it operational for up to eight years.

Key Takeaways:

  • A defibrillator has been installed outside the Golden Farmer pub in Bracknell, thanks to a community-led fundraising campaign.
  • The campaign was launched by Emily Etherington, who lost a close friend to cardiac arrest at a wedding without access to a defibrillator.
  • Emily organized a drag night at the pub, which raised over £2,000 and exceeded its target of £2,000.
  • The defibrillator is attached to the outside wall of the pub and is available for any member of the public to use in an emergency.
  • Between the event and generous donations, funding has been secured for six years of warranty, with a target to raise enough money for an additional two years, taking the total to eight.
  • Emily is committed to keeping the defibrillator operational and is exploring options for further charity events.

Statistics:

  • Over £2,000 was raised through the drag night and donations to install the defibrillator.
  • The defibrillator is attached to the outside wall of the Golden Farmer pub in Bracknell.
  • Funding has been secured for six years of warranty, with a target to raise enough money for an additional two years, taking the total to eight.
  • The warranty costs £99 per year plus VAT.

Sources:

  • Bracknell News
  • Emily Etherington