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The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper talks about his sudden cardiac arrest

Photo: Bob Harper - Twitter The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper has spoken about his sudden cardiac arrest, saying, “I was in full cardiac arrest. My heart stopped. Not to be dramatic, but I was dead. I was on that ground dead.” “I don’t remember that day at all,” he told People magazine. “I was told I went to the gym as I always do. It was Sunday … [Read more...] about The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper talks about his sudden cardiac arrest

Paul Ego’s AED saves a life DAYS after installation!

When we approached comedian Paul Ego about helping us to create short videos that would share the message about AEDs, cardiac arrest and CPR, he immediately said yes - his wife suffered a cardiac arrest when she was just 30 and her life was saved with the use of an AED and CPR, so he knew the importance of sharing this knowledge. If his … [Read more...] about Paul Ego’s AED saves a life DAYS after installation!

You think it couldn’t happen to you…

Spare car keys, first aid training, writing a will: all things you keep meaning to do "just in case" but don't get around to... The Reporoa Squash Club will be pleased they ticked one thing off their list with learning CPR: it saved the life of one of their members. "He was blue, unresponsive and basically dead," club president Treena … [Read more...] about You think it couldn’t happen to you…

6/10 deaths could be prevented with basic first aid

This is a very sobering article - and one we should take heed of. It's not a NZ article so the stats aren't specific to NZ, but we see this sort of thing happen all the time. People are so scared to do anything in an emergency that they do nothing once they've rung the ambulance. The article says, "Nearly six out of every 10 deaths from injury … [Read more...] about 6/10 deaths could be prevented with basic first aid

National Road Carriers make a smart choice

Congrats to the National Road Carriers for their decision to place an AED in their head office, for the reasons outlined in this editorial in their Full Throttle magazine. Keen to see more businesses follow suit! If you're looking at investing in an AED for your business, you can find more information HERE … [Read more...] about National Road Carriers make a smart choice

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    Jo and the staff at Kamo Intermediate School
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