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Isambard staff ready to react to sudden cardiac arrest
For a sanity
check and National cardiac charity SADS UK UK after her 21 month old son had first aid officer, said: “A defibrillator
a fresh has donated a portable automated a sudden cardiac arrest in 2003 and is a life saving piece of equipment
pair of eyes external defibrillator to Isambard her daughter had one in 2013, aged and we wanted one available just
Community School, the first device just 23 months. She said: “Thank- in case a pupil, member of staff, or
Spotting errors, omissions and typos to be donated to a Swindon school fully paramedics arrived quickly and somebody nearby were to suffer a
is really difficult. But in a competitive under the charity’s Big Shock both children are OK, but I wanted cardiac arrest.
world you need web copy, menus, campaign, and provided training to do something to ensure others “We applied to SADS UK when
reports, business cards and texts of all
kinds to be well-written and error free. to staff. received quick help.” we heard about the Big Shock
offer, and we’re really thankful to
Anne Jolly, founder of SADS UK,
Mum of two Sonia Dykes raised
Quote code EDITS1 for a 10% discount the funds for the LifePak which said: “Early defibrillation is vital Sonia for her wonderful fundraising
on any proofreading or writing work has been mounted in the school and more and more schools have effort.”
over the value of £50. reception and is available to be a defibrillator to restart the heart To find our about the Big Shock
Contact Angela on 07732 681881 used if a cardiac arrest takes place if there is a cardiac arrest on the Campaign contact Anne Jolly, SADS
or [email protected] in school or in the neighbourhood. premises.“ UK on 01277 811215, or email:
www.aaedits.co.uk She became a volunteer for SADS Gemma Manterfield, a member of [email protected]
Isambard’s pupil support team and www.sadsuk.org.

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