SADS UK praises Bayley for raising funds for 2 Defibrillators at Middlewich Town FC
It is fantastic to see the work that Bayley has done in raising awareness and funds for the defibrillator for his football team. When a cardiac arrest happens, the sooner CPR and the defibrillator are used, the more likely it is that the person will survive. Many lives have been saved using defibrillators and nowadays anyone can use them.
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Dr Hilary Jones on mastermind
SADS UK were proud of our Patron Dr Hilary Jones MBE who took to the Black Chair of Mastermind. Representing SADS UK on his Specialist Subject on Saturday he was quizzed by the one and only Clive Myrie. Dr Jones got every question right on The Discovery of Penicillin.
CPR and Defibrillators Save Lives : SADS UK Press Release on Christian Eriksen’s Return to Play
Professional Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) during Denmark’s opening game against Finland in the Euros 2020. Medical staff administered CPR, and after noticing his heart had stopped beating, called for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which shocked Eriksen’s heart back into rhythm and saved his life. This November, Christian Eriksen returned to play for his country in the World Cup because of these lifesaving actions.
Fundraising Evening In Memory of Luke Organ
SADS UK thanks everyone involved in the fundraising evening held at Morganians Rugby Club in memory of Luke Organ who tragically passed away aged just 35.
Defibrillator placed at Queen's Hotel
Alan suffered a cardiac arrest whilst jogging. SADS UK is pleased that Alan's life was saved by the lifesaving action taken by an off-duty nurse and Josh who performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Our thanks to Alan's daughter Lara and friends and family for raising awareness and funds for SADS UK to place a defibrillator at Queen's Hotel, Southsea to help save lives.
Defibrillator placed at Orange Tree Pub
SADS UK thanks staff and customers at The Orange Tree, Hitchin for raising funds to place a Community Public Access Defibrillator to help save lives. The charity was pleased to support the team in placing the defibrillator and cabinet.
Faith PR support SADS UK in memory of Kirsty
SADS UK thanks everyone at Faith PR for the kind support in memory of their much loved and missed colleague Kirsty. SADS UK is very grateful to everyone involved for their fundraising efforts raising awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of Kirsty to help save lives.
Leah's Life was Saved by her Husband
SADS UK is pleased to be supporting Lydia Miller and The HR Department South East Wales, Ebbw Vale to place a Community Public Access Defibrillator at their premises to help save lives. Lydia's daughter Leah's life was saved when she suffered a cardiac arrest at home and her husband performed CPR until the paramedics arrived.
SADS UK supports the placement of 61 defibrillators
SADS UK were pleased to have partnered with and supported the team at The Wrekin Housing Group. Communities across Shropshire will now have public access defibrillators thanks to The Wrekin Housing Group. The lifesaving equipment will be installed outside the housing provider’s buildings to help safeguard residents should they suffer a cardiac arrest. The 61 defibrillators will be fully accessible to the public 24/7 and have a nominated person appointed to maintain them.
TEAM ASH Ride Again for SADS UK In Memory of Ashley Livesey
TEAM ASH Ride Again for SADS UK in memory of Ashley Livesey who passed away in 2004 aged just 15. SADS UK thanks members Gary and Julie Livesey and all their friends and family for their continued support since the tragic death of Ashley Livesey in 2004 aged just 15. Since Ashley's death his family and friends have raised awareness and funds for SADS UK and have donated lifesaving defibrillators in their community to help save lives in his memory.
Roy Tyzack Abseils 190' Water Tower for SADS UK
SADS UK thanks Roy Tyzack for taking on the 190' Abseil Challenge at Harlow Water Tower raising awareness and funds for SADS UK.
Edmonton Mum makes Strides to STOP SADS
SADS UK member Hilary Robinson has supported SADS UK over many years in memory of her beloved daughter Kimberly who passed away in 2001 aged just 18. We are grateful to Hilary and her friends and family for joining us at the Stride with SADS UK event in Hyde Park on Sunday 8th May 2022.
Debbie's Brighton Marathon to raise funds to place defibrillators
SADS UK thanks Debbie for taking part in the Brighton Marathon on 10th April 2022 raising awareness and funds for SADS UK to place defibrillators in her community in Dunfermline to help save lives in memory of Stephen Holland.
Roy Tyzack to abseil Harlow Water Tower for SADS UK
Roy Tyzack is taking on an abseil challenge down the 190' high water tower at Church Langley, Harlow on Saturday 14th May 2022.
Roy Tyzack is a 75-year-old retired Police Detective, having served with both the Metropolitan Police and Essex Police. He is now a First Response Medic and Qualified First Aid Instructor and Lead Instructor for the SADS UK 'HEARTWIZE' Scheme teaching CPR and defibrillator training to Year 10's in Essex schools to create a generation of lifesavers.
3 Team Mates from Hughsie FC take on 3 Week Trek in the Himalayas In Memory of Adam “Skipper” Hughes
Phil Skayman, Jamie Hallam and Adam Cropper of Hughsie FC will be taking on the challenge of a 3-week trek in the Himalayas on 5th April 2022. They are members of SADS UK’s 11-a-side charity football team formed in memory of friend and Captain Adam Hughes who tragically passed away in May 2009 aged just 25 from SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome).
SADS UK Charity Football Team Hughsie FC
SADS UK Charity Football Team Hughsie FC, formed in memory of Adam Hughes, continue to raise awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of Adam who passed away in his sleep on 29th May 2009 aged just 25.
Defibrillator donated as lasting tribute to Rachael Kiely-Cohen, aged 18
Since the tragic death of 18 year old Rachael Kiely–Cohen in 2014, family and friends have been supporting SADS UK and the charity’s Big Shock Campaign to make defibrillators available in all schools and the community to help save lives.
Sainsbury's Waterlooville Supporting SADS UK
SADS UK thanks Emily, her Mum Glenna and Waterlooville Sainsbury's staff for raising awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of Steve, who tragically passed away from SADS in November 2020. Thanks to the Waterlooville Community for their kind donations and support.
SADS UK supports the letter sent by Dr Zafar Iqbal to Boris Johnson ahead of the second reading of the defibrillator bill on the 10th September.
The cardiac charity SADS UK supports the letter sent by Dr Zafar Iqbal to Boris Johnson ahead of the second reading of the defibrillator bill on the 10th September.
Holywell Mum's Memory Lives on Through Community Defibrillator placed by SADS UK
SADS UK thanks Helen, Jordanne and all of their friends and family for their kind support in memory of Laura. Laura passed away suddenly in July 2019 aged just 38. Her family and friends raised awareness and funds for SADS UK to mark what would have been Laura's 40th birthday. With the funds raised they were keen to donate a defibrillator to Toe2Toe Fitness as the fitness centre understands how important this equipment is, and both Helen and Jordanne wanted them to benefit from having a defibrillator on their premises.
InXpress Gives Back Scheme Places Lifesaving Defibrillator through SADS UK
When the InXpress Gives Back Committee asked if anyone knew of any causes the franchise network could support, SADS UK member Lisa Savage suggested supporting SADS UK by providing an accessible defibrillator to help save lives.
SADS UK supporting first of its kind unit launched to promote heart education in rural North Wales
SADS UK are pleased to partner with the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust funding PADS Officer Tomos Hughes for the first years of the project and continuing to support the Welsh initiative to help save lives. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) launched a brand new Mobile Cardiology Unit at Llyn Brenig. It is part of a wider project between SADS UK, the Health Board and the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust.
Tesco Extra Havant Team 3 Peaks Challenge for SADS UK
SADS UK is pleased to be supporting the Tesco Havant and Friends Team as they prepare to take on the National 3 Peaks Challenge and also hold in-store fundraisers in memory of their colleague and friend Steve Williams. A truly remarkable effort by everyone which is testament to how much Steve is loved and missed by his colleagues and all who knew him. The funds raised will greatly assist the charity in its aim to save lives
Lifesaving Project in Wales has been hailed a success
A life-saving project which is a partnership between the Health Board, the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and SADS UK to provide access to hundreds of defibrillators across North Wales and teach people how to respond to a cardiac arrest has been hailed a success. Starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a defibrillator before the arrival of an ambulance increases the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest significantly.
30 Day 100 Mile Walking Challenge for SADS UK In Memory of Amelie Guerin
SADS UK thanks Rose Ling who recently took on a 30 day 100 mile walking challenge raising awareness and funds for SADS UK in memory of her dear friend Amelie who tragically passed away in 2020 aged just 28.
Thousands reach out for help after ‘brave’ teenager’s ‘inspiring’ documentary
SADS UK praises Patrick for his bravery and honesty in speaking so openly in the BBC Documentary about his feelings since the sudden and tragic death of his sister Lauren. Our thoughts continue to be with Patrick, Adrian, Maria and all of Lauren's family and friends.
Lifesaving Defibrillator Donated In Memory of Carli Lansley
SADS UK is pleased to be working with Karl Lansley to assist the Carli Lansley Foundation by providing defibrillators in the community to save lives in memory of Carli Lansley who tragically passed away in June 2017, aged 36.
Lifesaving Defibrillator Donated In Memory of Joe Spooner
SADS UK is pleased that a lifesaving defibrillator has been placed at Abbots Farm Infants School.
All Schools should have defibrillators to restart the Heart
An Early Day Motion was tabled in Parliament in 2007 on behalf of SADS congratulating the charity with their lifesaving work and urging Government to bring forward a strategy to make defibrillators available on all school premises
