Defibrillator Legacy - Donate for defib weston-super-Mare

Welcome To Our Defib Legacy Programme

An Introduction From Our Defib Legacy Lead, Christina

Photo & Video Credits & Thanks To: Ian Phillips Photography who has supported Donate For Defib W-s-M Project to create this informative video.

Information From Luke - Elms Funeral Directors Ltd - Defib Legacy

Photo & Video Credits & Thanks To: Ian Phillips Photography who has supported Donate For Defib W-s-M Project to create this informative video.

Our Project Lead - Explaining About Defib Legacy Month - In June

Defibrillator Legacy {In Memory Of Someone}

The Donate for Defib WsM Project is coming up to its first anniversary and has succeeded installing additional publicly accessible defibrillators in Weston super Mare due to the support and fundraising of the community.

The team have recently funded a publicly accessible defibrillator to be installed at The Uphill Boatyard Cafe in Memory of June Bell our Project Leads Nan who sadly passed away in July 2024.

A memorial plaque which has been kindly made and donated by The Print Hive will be installed by the defibrillator as a lasting Legacy to June.

Example Of Defib Legacy

Defibrillator Plaque Examples (Print Hive & GWAAC)

Certificates We Give To Families

Working With The Elms Funeral Directors

Defibrillator Legacy In Memory of a Loved One:

The Elms Funeral Directors have teamed up with Donate for Defib Weston-super-Mare Project to encourage families to donate towards a defibrillator in memory of their loved ones.

Leaving money in memory of a loved one to fund a defibrillator project in Weston-super-Mare is a powerful and enduring tribute that can save lives.

By supporting the installation of defibrillators in key locations throughout the community, your donation honours the memory of the deceased while providing a critical resource that can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a cardiac emergency.

In a place like Weston-super-Mare, where locals and tourists alike gather, having readily accessible defibrillators can significantly increase survival rates for sudden cardiac arrests. This act of generosity not only commemorates the life of the person you cherish but also strengthens the safety net of the entire community, offering hope and protection to others in their most vulnerable moments.

Official Letter Of Support From Elms Funeral Directors

Defibrillator Legacy Programme - PowerPoint Presentation - Date: 28.05.2025

Defib Legacy Testimonial Stories

“It fills me with immense pride to see this publicly accessible defibrillator at 168 Medical dedicated in honour of my beloved dad, Roy. Through this defibrillator, his commitment to helping others becomes a lasting gift to the community”.

“My father was an engineer in life, and the defib is a fitting tribute to his interest in all things mechanical. He was generous in sharing his knowledge and skills, and would be honoured on this 10th anniversary that the defib installed in his memory is here to help others. Always remembered G”.

"My husband was an amazing man, always giving support and help to people when it was needed. Funding a publicly accessible defibrillator in his memory will help a person suffering a cardiac arrest and increase their chance of survival, Roy's lasting Legacy, helping people as he has always done throughout his life".

"The defib is a poignant tribute to a talented and generous man whose wide range of versatile skills and knowledge he gave without expectation of thanks or applaud. Roy was a vibrant personality and through his tenacity and determination he lead a full and rewarding life and touched the lives of many. As the autumn leaves fall silently and gently as each year passes, we remember his diverse skills that are rich and strong threads that are ever present in our lives."

“June is my mum’s birthday month and Jean Withers would have turned 90! To all at the Donate for Defib WsM Project, thank you for your excellent work for the community – and especially, thank you for funding a defib in Mum’s name and installing it outside Specsavers, which is where she suffered her heart attack in 2023 (before any such defib was installed). Although she didn’t survive, the heroic response from the staff and paramedics gave her the best possible chance. I know she would have been deeply moved by the fundraising and the care shown by the community, and by the suggestion of her lovely neighbour, Chris, to dedicate the Specsavers defib to her. This defib could help save a life one day — and that would be the most powerful tribute to our beloved mum, Jean. Well done, all and thank you! You are truly amazing.”

"From being Project Lead for Donate For Defib W-s-M Project, it is a great privilege to support the local community along with a Defibrillator in a family members memory, like mine, my lovely Nan who's favourite place was at Uphill and now a Defibrillator in her loving memory is ready to save lives at Uphill Boatyard Café. We are so grateful for all the support we receive from our local community".

"I'm delighted to have a Defibrillator in memory of my Mum at Uphill Boatyard, one of my Mum June's favourite places and it's now ready to make a difference and save lives"

Star Recognition - Wall Memorial

💛 The Defib Legacy Programme

Honouring Lives. Saving Futures:

The Defib Legacy Programme is a heartfelt tribute to those who have left a lasting mark on our community—whether through their life-saving actions, generous support, or the memory of loved ones. Each name honoured through this initiative is proudly represented by a golden star, a symbol of their ongoing impact in making Weston-super-Mare a safer place for everyone.

This programme is more than just recognition. It’s a growing legacy of publicly accessible defibrillators placed across our town—each one made possible by the dedication and generosity of families, friends, and local heroes who care deeply about saving lives. Families listed below have fully-funded a publicly accessible defibrillator in memory of a loved one.

What the Programme Represents:

💫 Remembrance: Stars can be dedicated in memory of a loved one who believed in community, compassion, and care.
🚑 Recognition: Celebrate those who have actively contributed to our mission—volunteers, fundraisers, or life-savers.
❤️ Inspiration: Each star serves as a beacon of hope, showing that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.

Your Legacy, Your Impact:

Every name in the Defib Legacy Programme is linked to the funding, installation, or maintenance of a community defibrillator. These devices are available 24/7—offering anyone, anywhere, the power to help save a life when seconds matter most.

We invite you to be part of this growing constellation of heroes. Whether you’re honouring someone special or supporting a new defibrillator location and the contributing funds, your involvement leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.

👉 Do you want to support fundraising for a defibrillator in someone’s memory?
Contact us today to see how you can be part of the Defib Legacy – Email: [email protected] or connect with us on Social Media below:

Defib Legacy Map & Locations Of Life-Saving Defibrillators

⭐ Defib Legacy Map Key

Each star on the map represents a life-saving defibrillator installed as part of the Defib Legacy Programme, honouring remarkable individuals whose memory lives on through community safety.

🔑 Location Key & Dedication List:

1️⃣ Uphill Boatyard Café
📍 Installed in memory of June
Located along the riverside at the heart of Uphill, this AED provides vital coverage for watersports users, walkers, and local residents.

2️⃣ Specsavers, Weston-super-Mare High Street
📍 Installed in memory of Jean
Centrally located for high foot traffic, this AED brings safety to shoppers, workers, and visitors in the town centre.

3️⃣ 168 Medical, Locking Road
📍 Installed in memory of Roy
Positioned within a key healthcare area, this AED supports the local community and passing public in times of emergency.

Support From Michelle Morris - Humanist & Non-Religious Ceremonies

Hello, I’m am a Humanist UK funeral, naming and wedding celebrant. I live in Weston-super-Mare, but I am happy to travel across North Somerset, Somerset and the South West (or further afield by special arrangement) I am willing to travel abroad.

We first met Michelle, when she undertook the funeral service of June Bell (Josh – Project Leads, Grandma) which was a wonderful service lead by Michelle celebrating the life of June.

We are very proud to announce that Michelle is a proud supporter of our Defibrillator Legacy Programme, and we look forward to sharing further updates and information with Michelle, so if any of Michelle’s clients would like to have a Defibrillator Legacy in memory of someone they can be referred to us.

If you would like to contact Michelle, please feel free to email Michelle via email: [email protected] or you can call Michelle, via Mobile: 07906344753 (Or Click The WhatsApp Logo Below).

Contact Us Form / Application Of Support

Defib Legacy Programme – Poster

If you rather email us in relation to an application of support, please email us at: [email protected] or phone us: 07749036032

Name

Message

Question 1: Would you like to fundraise for the full amount (£1705) or by outright or would require fundraising support

Question 2: Venue Preference - 2 Available {1 = Primary Option & 2 = Secondary Option}

Question 3: Which Area Would You Like This Defibrillator (North Somerset / Somerset / Other)

Question 4: Is Releavant Consent Obtained From Family Members / Individuals / Groups For A Legacy To Be Undertaken

Question 5: Which Methods Of Fundraising Would You Like From Donate For Defib {Social Media, Collection Buckets, etc)

Question 6: Preference - Wording On Plaque {Standard: Have Maya Our Defib Dog Mascot & Heart As Template)