Millie, pictured with her mother Helen, Helen McCormick Youth/Children Team Lead of St Clare’s Church, and David Suton-Lloyd of Woodham Community Centre is the youngest person (12) to train in CPR and defibrillator use in an emergency program.
The program is backed by GAMP, County Councillor John Clare, former Councillors Joan Gray and Mike Dixon, GATC, PCP, Greenfield College, Middridge Parish Council, Woodham Community centre, and very generous public donations. Five public access defibrillators have been installed, St Clare’s, PCP, Greenfield College, Bay Horse Middridge, and Woodham Community Centre
Millie’s mother had been diagnosed with a potential heart problem, so Millie and her sister were very anxious to learn what they could do if anything happened. On hearing about our courses Millie joined a training session on 21st Oct 2017 at St Clare’s, and was a very capable learner impressing us all.
Millie was right to be concerned as two weeks later her mother suffered three heart stopping incidents, fortunately surviving, now has a pacemaker, and is ongoing with medical treatment.
Both Millie and her mam have told me how important it had been to them that they knew what to do and are keen to help encourage more people to do the same.
Millie is a great example of the many super young people in Aycliffe who are involved in many things in the community. She has been a member of SHINE Choir for many years, attends Messy Church, KIDZFLICKS and Parish Youth Group. Millie offers lots to all of these groups and is always supported by her family.
Youth Leader Helen McCormick identified a need and desire by other young people in the groups she leads to have an awareness of this life-saving skill and working alongside David they have planned the next training event in our area. They urge as many young people and their leaders to come along on: –
Sunday 11th February to St Clare’s Church for the next free CPR and defibrillator training by Durham and Darlington Fire and rescue. We want groups to be involved by selecting people to train, bring young people along to observe, try out and learn more. The session will start at 3pm and run till 6pm. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks will be available throughout the session with snacks provided also.
The CPR and defibrillator program has trained 198 people so far and is now continuing with further training courses being provided by Durham Ambulance service to come at a range of local venues. Watch out for details in Newton News.
Those people who have already completed the training are invited to come along on February 11th at 5.30pm to receive their certificates.
This is a fantastic opportunity – let’s not waste it!
Please contact David 01325 316144 or Helen on 07752633119 to book a place or if you need to know more.
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