Transformative £3 Million Gift Empowers CPR Education for 270,000 Britons
Football Icons Unite to Champion CPR Training Initiative: Every Minute Matters
Renowned football figures like David Ginola, Glenn Hoddle, and Graeme Souness are spearheading a crucial campaign to bolster CPR education, following their own encounters with life-threatening heart conditions. Teaming up with the British Heart Foundation, they've launched "Every Minute Matters," a bold initiative aiming to equip 270,000 individuals with life-saving CPR skills.
Sky Bet, a prominent sponsor of the English Football League Championship, has pledged substantial support, promising up to £3 million for the cause. Former England manager Glenn Hoddle, who survived a cardiac arrest in 2018, emphasizes the critical importance of timely CPR intervention, recounting how a cameraman's swift action saved his life.
Graeme Souness, who battled coronary heart disease, echoes the sentiment, stressing that CPR truly saves lives. With over 80 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring daily in the UK, the need for widespread CPR knowledge is urgent.
The initiative also receives backing from Fabrice Muamba, whose remarkable recovery from a cardiac arrest during a televised match serves as a testament to the impact of immediate CPR intervention. Inspired by personal experiences, including Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer's recent survival of a cardiac arrest, the campaign champions the accessibility of life-saving skills in communities nationwide.
As Lockyer emphasizes, his own survival underscores the vital importance of bystander intervention. With the support of influential figures and initiatives like the Daily Express Complete The Circuit campaign advocating for widespread defibrillator accessibility, "Every Minute Matters" aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence to act decisively in critical moments.
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