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New Publicly Accessible Defibrillator at Specsavers - High Street - 08/12/2024

Written: 08/12/2024
 
The Donate For Defib WsM Project is pleased to announce a publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Specsavers Weston High Street, along with the support and installation from AMS Electrical – SouthWest.
 
Today Donate For Defib WsM Project undertook a Mini Launch for this!
 
The staff at Specsavers decided to raise funds for a publicly accessible defibrillator following an incident when a defibrillator was needed and the one at Boots was unavailable at that time.
 
A big thank you to the public for contributing to the fundraising target and also a big thank you to Tom Farrand for donating the remaining funds from his London Marathon event to help with the fundraising target.
 
Christina Chell Deputy Project Lead of the Donate for Defib project donated the remaining funds in memory of her friend and neighbor.
 
The Donate For Defib WsM Project is always asked: Are defibrillators needed?
 
Since the project started, many of the defibrillators have been taken to incidents as advised by Ambulance control and many have been used.
 
Nobody knows when they are going to suffer a cardiac arrest, it can happen to people of all ages and at any time usually without warning.
 
Every publicly accessible defibrillator that can be installed in our community can potentially save a life!
 
A special thanks to everyone who was involved and stopped and spoke to the Donate For Defib WsM Project team this morning in the High Street and Andy, Defib Liaison Lead for taking the photos!
 
To find out more, please visit www.donatefordefibwsm.co.uk

Thank You Certificate Given To Homemakers - 03/12/2024 - W-s-M Social Club

Written: 03/12/2024
 
We have given the volunteers a Thank You & Appreciation Certificate for being a ‘Proud Supporter’ after fundraising various amounts of money for life-saving defibrillators within our local community ❤️
 
Thank you to all involved 😊

Weston-super-Mare Rotary Christmas Fayre - We Are Super Centre - 09.11.24

Thank you to Rotary Weston-super-Mare for inviting us yesterday to their Christmas Fayre at the We Are Super Centre!

We had a great time, and lots of outreach was undertaken including the following:

– £30.00 in Merchandise
– 14 Aaron’s Hearts (Resuscitation Council UK) given out as FREE literature, available from: https://www.resus.org.uk/product/29
– 5 More Followers via Donate For Defib WsM Project

Look forward to showcasing further events soon!

Supporting Defibs 4 Bristol - Icescape Tropicana - 07/11/2024

On Thursday 7th November we were invited and attended The Icescape Tropicana raising funds for Defibrillators for Bristol via Defibs 4 Bristol alongside our colleague and friend, Simon, Founder of Defibs 4 Bristol.

Had a great evening, the totals were that we raised £245.00 in the space of only just 1 hour with 49 skaters who came along to support!

Thank you all for your support!

Meet Up With 'The High Sherriff Of Somerset' - Revo Kitchen - 04/11/2024

This afternoon, Donate For Defib WsM Project was delighted to meet up with The High Sheriff of Somerset alongside our Electrical Partners – AMS Electrical – SouthWest.
 
We had a great afternoon meeting at Revo Kitchen updating Robert and his wife on the further developments we are currently working on and the ongoing support we are providing to our local community by raising further awareness of the Chain of Survival and life-saving defibrillator.
 
We awarded the High Sherriff of Somerset with a ‘Certificate of Thanks’, and we look forward to sharing more information via a post from Robert directly along with a video that was recorded during the meetup!
 
Thank you, everyone, for their continued efforts and support and we look forward to sharing further updates with you all very soon!

Greeting Cards - Launch - 31.10.2024

Greetings Card Update – 31.10.2024
 
Today we were at The Print Hive along with Ashley, Jake, and Kirsty from Ashley Leahy Estate Agents who sponsored the production and Deborah, a local artist who has kindly designated the Greeting Cards to raise further funds for life-saving defibrillators through Donate For Defib WsM Project.
 
We look forward to selling these in the next few weeks in the lead-up to the festive season. Our next event that will be on sale, is at the Rotary Weston-super-Mare Christmas Fayre on Saturday 9th November!
 
Thank you for everyone’s continued efforts and support!

Priory Community School Academy - Community Breakfast - 19/10/2024

* All photographs and videos taken during this event has been consented to be taken and shared on our Website and via our Social Media Platforms.

Restart A Heart 2024 - We Are Super Centre - 16/10/2024

Greeting Cards 2024 - Sponsorship & Support

We are delighted that we have the proud support of The Print Hive which today, has printed our Greeting Cards that has been kindly sponsored by Ashley Leahy Estate Agents and designed by a local artist, Deborah Lee, of Weston-super-Mare!

Charity Fishery Competition In Aid Of Donate For Defib W-s-M Project

Old Inn Hutton - Music Fundraiser - 11.10.2024

Locking Parklands Medical Centre - Defibrillator Launch - Donated By Tom's Run

On Thursday 10th October 2024, we launched our latest defibrillator installation with Tom, who ran the London Marathon raising funds for a life-saving defibrillator!

Lewis Sings - Walnut Tree Fundraiser - Saturday 28th September 2024

Lewis Sings Music Fundraiser at Walnut Tree, on Saturday 28th September 2024.

Ellie Elston - Italy Visit - Seeing Defibrillator Whilst On Tour

Thank you Ellie Elston Sings who has found a defibrillator all the way over in Italy whilst on tour who has shared this photo with us!
 
Great to see it’s a global life-saving intervention!

The Print Hive - Continuing To Support Donate For Defib W-s-M Project

British Cars & Forcourts Group - Sea Harrier Visit - Sunday 22nd September

On Sunday 22nd September the British Cars & Forcourts Group went to the Sea Harrier in Cheddar for a visit to support their group along with raising some funds for defibrillators!

It was well worth a visit as the aircraft was active in the Falklands war.

Great work everyone!

Presentation For: Bleadon Camera Club - Photograph Viewing (Calendar 2025)

On Tuesday evening Donate For Defib WsM Project met up with the team from Bleadon Photographic Group to view the photographs that have been taken for our 2025 Calendar, also being sponsored by many locations who have had photos taken along with the support of The Print Hive!
More information on this very soon!
 
We are approaching the final stages of the editing process before launching our 2025 Calendar!
 
Thank you for all your support!

Presentation With: Weston-super-Mare Civic Society - 09.09.2024

On Monday 9th September, the Donate For Defib WsM Project Team undertook a presentation to the Weston-super-Mare Civic Society at Weston Museum.
We were kindly invited to come along a few months, ago by Alan who supporting with organising the talk.
 
Josh (Project Lead) spoke on the Donate For Defib WsM Project and its ongoing developments, along with the Defibrillator Legacy Programme, kindly being sponsored by The Elms Funeral Directors.
 
The members at the Weston-super-Mare Civic Society were really engaging and asking lots of questions that was great to see, a particular interest in our sponsors, including Howards Motor Group, The Print Hive, Badlam Automotive along with our soon-to-be Online Merch Shop, supported by JD3DP, Mug Express, etc.
 
Peter (Corporate Lead Ambassador & Professional Photographer) spoke on corporate developments and sponsorship which was of interest. Christina (Deputy Project Lead) spoke on the fundraising elements of our project, relating to the Enthuse Pages, specific fundraising efforts by many, and more.
 
We then had a CPR / Defibrillator Awareness demonstration run by Sarah, one of Donate For Defib WsM Project‘s Paramedic Lead Ambassadors, and it was great to be able to raise further awareness of our work, alongside the Chain of Survival and members being aware of what to do in the event of a Cardiac Arrest, how to access the life-saving defibrillator and how to use the defibrillator, and many had a practice which was great!
 
Thank you all for the invite, we are going to create a dedicated page for Weston-super-Mare Civic Society on our Website, so please stay tuned for more details!

Professional Photoshoot For Work With M De C Medical

Professional Photoshoot For Work With M De C Medical

Photos Taken: 06.09.2024

First Aid Awareness M De C M Medical - Filming & Photos - We Are Super

Written On: 05.09.2024
 
A huge thank you to the We Are Super Hub in Weston who provided us with the space for an afternoon to enhance our project further by taking professional photos and videos to showcase our latest enhancement of CPR / Defibrillator Awareness with the work from M De C B Medical!
 
We look forward to sharing further information with you soon, along with some designated page videos for each page of the Website and further information relating to our upcoming campaign right here in Weston-super-Mare!

West Street Nutrition - Catch Up - 04.09.2024

Written On: 04.09.2024
 
It was great to meet up with Louise from West Street Nutrition Club who also supports us within our town of Weston-super-Mare!
 
Thank you for your continued support, and look forward to working with you all very soon!

Website Enhancement Meeting - Joe Bambridge - Next Theme

Written On: 04.09.2024

It was a privilege to meet up with Joe from Next Theme this afternoon, to update Joe on Donate For Defib WsM Project‘s progress and how we can enhance our Website.
 
Future plans, including an Online Merch Shop, will be available very soon along with a Video Introduction to each page!

The Print Hive - 2025 Calendar Planning

Written On: 04.09.2024
Some exciting news!
 
Our Donate For Defib WsM Project Annual Calendar is currently in its planning stage and we have been working really hard with The Print Hive & Bleadon Camera Club to make this a success!

Red Admiral Fundraiser - Saturday 24th August 2024

Fundraising Update: 25/08/2024
 
We had a great evening at The Red Admiral – Fundraising for a life-saving defibrillator yesterday evening.
Soon the defibrillator will be ordered and then later installed to make a difference within our community, please see all the photos from yesterday.
 
It was great to have everyone’s support and also for the team to meet new local supporters!
 
Photo Credits & Consent gained from all and Donate For Defib WsM Project.
 
Thank you for all your support!

W-s-M Golf Course - Lewis Sings - Music Fundraiser & Promotional Event - 16.08.2024

Mug Express - Maya Mugs & Coasters - Launched

HEMS - Proud Supporter - Airbase Visit - 14.08.2024

On Wednesday 14th August 2024, Donate For Defib W-s-M Project alongside the clinical and non-clinical teams at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) invited their proud supporters including Josh & Sonia from JD3DP, members from Weston-super-Mare Rotary & BADLAM Travel & Transport to have a meet up, visit to the Airbase and a tour, and a chance for some professional photos.

The morning was a great success, and a special thanks to Lisa (GWAAC – Defib Coordinator), Operations Officer – Tim, Pilot Jim, and Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care Fleur for their support during the tour and the event!

The photos consist of a variety including the groups in the meeting room to open the tour, by Josh (Project Lead) giving an update on the project status, a tour of the Critical Care Base (Including Aircraft – GWAAC current aircraft having a service, so the leased Green & Red one was available), Clinical Training Room tour, Josh with a photo of when he was 11 years old which he found when he used to fundraise for GWAAC before undertaking the Defibrillator Project. 

Thank you for everyone’s support, for our other supporters and team members who were unable to attend, another event will be available very soon for another tour, details will be provided soon!

Donate For Defib W-s-M Project - Working With Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Charity (DSAAC)

Defibrillator Launch – 07/08/2024 – Orchard Park Farms (Georgia & Ollie, DSAAC)

Meeting With Mug Express - Monday 5th August 2024 - [W-s-M]

Dan Aldridge (W-s-M, MP), Labour - Defib Support Gallery

Josh (Project Lead) and Dan Aldridge & team whilst undertaking a leaflet walk around Uphill, Weston-super-Mare. 

Josh saw the Dan and team whilst driving past, so thought he would stop for a photo to raise further awareness of life-saving defibrillators, which enhances Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project’s ongoing mission statement and aims and key objectives!

Meeting With Dan, on Sunday 4th August 2024, to discuss our ongoing and further developments relating to Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project.

British Cars & Forecourts Group - Defibrillator Support Gallery

Cadbury Angling Visit - 26/07/2024 - Started Fundraising For Defib Cabinet!

Heartbeat Trust UK & GWAAC Meeting - At Revo: 24.07.2024

80's Charity Night - Music Fundraiser

Weston Mercury Meeting With Antonio - 20/06/2024 - We Are Super Building

Howards Motor Group

Photos taken from Thursday 13th June 2024, with CPR / Defibrillator Awareness

Part 1 – Morning Session (10:00am – 12:00pm)

Photos taken from Thursday 13th June 2024, with CPR / Defibrillator Awareness

Part 2 – Morning Session (14:00pm – 16:00pm)

Windsor Castle - Fundraising Meeting & Somerset Paddies Refuel Event

The Physio Crew - Fundraising Event & Charity Meetings

Seeing Various Defibs In Weston-super-Mare - North Somerset Walk Event

Defib Launch At Revo - Weston-super-Mare Rotary

Celebrity Charity Football Match - Weston-super-Mare Football Club - 24/04/24

Tom’s Fundraising Marathon

The Big Worle Hub - Defib Launch - 30/03/2024

Donated Defibrillator Launch From BEESWIFT To North Somerset Council - Given To Community Response Team 18/03/2024

Aishah's Food Charity & Sophie's SUPER Litter Picking - Meet Up - 14.03.2024

The Donate For Defib WsM Project met with Aishah’s Food Charity! An incredible work they are doing to support the local community.
 
We also met with Pappadoms who are based on Milton Road who donate the food. It was lovely to meet all the team!
 
Sophie & Jules from Sophie’s SUPER Litter Picking was also in attendance and it was great to meet them!
 
We are hoping soon to undertake CPR / Defibrillator Awareness with all the volunteers and this then relates to defibrillators within our local community. Having volunteering groups such as Sophie’s SUPER Litter Picking & Aishah’s Food Charity know how to undertake CPR / Using a Defibrillator will potentially save lives and raise further awareness.
 
Please share further awareness and if you have a business and would like to work with us to install a defibrillator on your site, please get in touch!

CPR / Defib Training - The Nut Tree, Worle

Bleadon Camera Club - Presentation - 12/03/2024

Ashley Leahy Estate Agents - Meeting - 19/02/2024 - Fundraising Meeting

AMS Electrical Services (SW)

Project Team Meetings / Radio Interview - 24/01/2024