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9 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Summer 2024 This includes the likes of attending cardiac arrests and catastrophic bleeds, among other serious medical conditions where time is of the essence. To put this into perspective, when a patient in cardiac arrest receives defibrillation within three to five minutes of collapse, survival rates rise to 50 to 70 per cent. Although at times we can find ourselves in tough situations, volunteering and offering much-needed help locally is extremely rewarding. As part of the St. Albans Community First Responders group, we also offer CPR and defibrillator training to community groups and clubs around the district. Not only does this help extend the crucial knowledge of basic life support, it also offers us a way of gaining donations and funding for our kit and uniform. Without the generosity and support of you all, we wouldn't be able to offer the care we strive to deliver, so thank you. Feel free to follow our St. Albans CFR Facebook page: www.facebook.com/share/ dcmU4D7JKMcWzRqP/ For anyone who would like to make a donation please visit www.justgiving.com/page/stalbans- community-first-responders To enquire about a group training session please contact Vivienne vivienne.ford@gmail.com And finally for any electrical work and free advice, contact me, George Bates, from Powering GB www.poweringgb.com George Bates Local electrician and Community First Responder Community First Responders rely on donations and funding for their kit and uniform