Today is European Restart a Heart Day.
Every single year in the UK, 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Sadly, just less than 1-in-10 survive.
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven visited The Oliver King Foundation at their launch event in Westminster today (October 19) as part of European Restart a Heart Day.
The Oliver King Foundation set up following the tragic death of 12-year-old Oliver King from a sudden cardiac arrest, which kills 12 young people every single week. Oliver was winning a swimming race at school.
In 2012 footballer Fabrice Muamba was shocked 16 times by a lifesaving defibrillator in front of the nation on live TV.
Early access to a defibrillator is vital as every minute that passes, chances of survival drop by 10%.
After signing up to become a Defibrillator Champion for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, Simon said: “I am proud to become a lifesaving Defibrillator Champion for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven. It is vital that we take action to prevent any loss of life where one can be saved.”
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