After raising over $30,000 in just months, the Inverell Lions Club have received their first shipment of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines to help save lives in local sporting fields.
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The club purchased 12 machines, with more to come. Each can improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrests by up to 50 per cent if used in the first five minutes.
“We’re hoping these just sit there and collect dust,” admitted Lions president Peter Kearsey.
Three AEDs will be placed at Tourism Inverell, with two freely available for community events. The rest will be in various sports fields including Varley Oval, Kamilaroi, Inverell Rugby Club and Staggy Creek Tennis Club.
The first unit will be installed in an official ceremony at the sports complex this Wednesday from 2pm. AED supplier John Moelker will give a demonstration on the day, with a second session in the evening.
“The more people aware of where they are and how to operate them, the better,” Lions member John McGufficke said.
To come along, RSVP Peter on 0427 005 015.
Naomi Shumack
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
