Many of us work in high-stress environments and despite living and working in this beautiful natural landscape, Whāingaroa Raglan, we can also boost our chances of survival by taking proactive leaps as a community.
Sue and Donna from Lodge Real Estate are kindly gifting two new defibrillators to our community. The first defibrillator for the Prime Car (Primary Response in Medical emergencies ) and the other in memory of Kyle Leuthart will be located outside at the Raglan Trust Hospital / Raglan Rest Home.
Have you ever needed a defibrillator? Have you ever been on a call to 111 and informed to… ‘go and get one’? Or… perhaps, thought about where the nearest defibrillator to your home or work might be located? These real-life moments happen, and being better equipped and prepared to take action will make us a stronger community.
The AED app informs us of where we can access AED defibrillators, the new defibrillator soon to be placed at the Rest Home will be located externally with 24 hour access for our entire community.
The training next week is $FREE of charge with the main purpose to build the confidence in using this state of the art medical gear to save the lives of those we love.
Michael from AED NZ will be at the Raglan Fire Station, 11 Wainui Rd, at 12pm on Monday 18th September. Come and experience a lunch-break with a difference and up-skill with us.
Sue Hall, Donna Southwick, Chris Leuthart and Shannon Leuthart celebrate the memory of Kyle by ensuring that others have the opportunity to manage sudden medical events in Raglan. Cardiac arrests, being the most common, mean that we need the infrastructure to plan for them. This team of friends are contributing their own funds and time so that our community can learn HOW to turn on the AED. This simple and accessible training will render us capable of performing a rescue, and saving a life from cardiac arrest. Having had training on the use of AED’s, Sue and Donna believe everyone should have this same opportunity.
Together we can be stronger, and more connected as communities, so let’s up-skill together and learn how to use this equipment. Donna and Sue have been involved in this community for over 25 years. They made Raglan their primary home in 2019 and work Waikato-wide. Kyle’s passing was a wakeup call for them, as friends in real-estate they know too well the busy, pressured lifestyle.
Dr Mike Loten was thrilled to accept the first Defib, donated by Sue and Donna, supplied back in May 2023 for the Prime Response Car. With the second new Defib heading for its installation in the next couple of weeks, now is the prime-time to train-up and be better prepared for emergencies.
This training is free and open to all members of our communities, businesses and anyone who is likely to be a first responder in a sudden medical event or those who are just wanting a refresher course. The Prime Car will also be onsite on Monday.
We look forward to seeing you next week, at the Fire station on Monday at 12pm – this event is free to attend. You can register your interest by simply turning up on the day or email: raglantraining@gmail.com
With Sue Hall and Donna Southwick by Katie Lowes
