A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Mortons Bar & Grill in Dickens Heath, helping to ensure lifesaving equipment is available to anyone who may need it in the event of a cardiac arrest.
The defibrillator cabinet has been generously sponsored by local residents Marc and Joanna Lees, with a little help from their much-loved dog, Parker, who have been proud supporters of Arrive Alive Charity for many years.
The installation has been made possible with the support of Leah-Rose Parris and the team at Mortons Bar & Grill, who have provided a prominent location for the defibrillator so it can be accessed by the local community 24 hours a day.
Arrive Alive Charity will fund the ongoing replacement of the defibrillator pads and batteries, ensuring the unit remains rescue ready. The charity will also fund the replacement of any bleed kits installed at the site, helping to keep this important community resource available for years to come.
Marc Lees said:
“Joanna and I (Parker too) have been proud supporters of Arrive Alive for many years, so when we were given the opportunity to fund a public access defibrillator, it was an easy decision. We’ve seen first hand the incredible work the charity does to support local communities and people in their greatest time of need. Knowing the defibrillator is now installed at our local, Mortons Bar & Grill, and could one day help save a life, means a great deal to us. We hope it provides reassurance to the community and inspires others to support the fantastic work Arrive Alive continues to do.”
Debbie Roscoe, Founder of Arrive Alive Charity, said:
“Having a defibrillator available within the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest can dramatically improve someone’s chance of survival. We’re incredibly grateful to Marc and Joanna for funding the cabinet and to Leah-Rose and the team at Mortons Bar & Grill for supporting this important initiative and providing a location where it can be accessed by the whole community.
Arrive Alive Charity is proud to fund the ongoing replacement of the pads, batteries and bleed kits, ensuring this lifesaving equipment remains available whenever it is needed.”
The installation is part of Arrive Alive Charity’s ongoing commitment to improving access to lifesaving equipment across the West Midlands. Alongside funding 18 voluntary operated emergency response vehicles, the charity also funds public access defibrillators and bleed kits, helping local communities be better prepared in an emergency.
Anyone wishing to support Arrive Alive Charity’s work or sponsor future community defibrillators and bleed kits can find out more by visiting www.arrivealiveresponse.co.uk.