Pupils at a school near Nantwich have raised enough money to fund a life-saving defibrillator to be based on site.
Tarporley High School students were given one final donation by First Responders in the village to afford the machine.
The campaign began with pupils on the school council holding cake sales, tuck shops and stalls at parents’ evenings to raise funds.
Led by teacher Alison Wade, the students also approached local businesses who were keen to contribute, including Piste, Caran D’ache and Wright Manley.
And the final funding came from Tarporley First Responders – volunteers who operate on an on-call basis to attend serious incidents defibrillators, oxygen and first aid kits.
Jenn Armitage and Jeremy Mills, both First Responders, presented the school with a cheque for £150 to cover the final cost of the defibrillator.
Jenn said: “It’s brilliant that the school can finally have such an important piece of equipment.
“With so many young people and adults under one roof, it’s vital they have access to this potentially life-saving tool.”
Three members of support staff who have attended specialist training will have access to the kit.
Alison said: “I would like to thank the students for all their hard work in making this happen and of course the local businesses and Tarporley First Responders for their generous donations.”
North West Ambulance Service has already provided two defibrillators for Tarporley village, based at The Swan Hotel and the Co-operative.
For more information about community first responder schemes visit www.nwas-responders.info
(Pic: Left to Right, Zara Whyke, Alison Wade, Noah Aldous, Ben Gittins, Sam Spruce, Jeremy Mills and Jenn Armitage)
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