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What a shock!
Orpington, United Kingdom
Aim
I'm Wing Walking to raise funds for a Defibrillator - shock that heart back to life
When a heart stops beating, every second counts. Both my dad and grandad had their hearts shocked by defibrillators when they were alive. At that point - it saved them. So when my Crossfit box (Tiger Pit) said they wanted to raise funds for an on-site defibrillator I was keen to get involved and fundraise towards it.
When a person has a cardiac arrest, time is of the essence. "A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart, and it's an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who’s in cardiac arrest (British Heart Foundation)". Whilst waiting for the emergency services, access to a defibrillator could be the difference between life and.....well, life.
On Monday 10th July I'll be taking to the skies strapped to the wings of a plane. Why Wing Walking? Because to fundraise for a device that kickstarts the heart, I needed an activity that was going to get my heart going!
Am I scared? Yes.
Am I a little bit bonkers? Yes.
Is it worth it? 100%.
A heart attack can hit at any time, without warning. None of us are invincible. We can't stop it happening, but we can take steps to make sure help is in place in case anyone needs it. Tiger Pit prides itself on providing facilities for the whole community, helping members to get the fittest of their lives.
If you're able to donate any amount, I'll be truly grateful. Every £1 counts. I've seen first hand the difference a defibrillator can make.
Thanks
Rosh xx
This project successfully funded on 12th July 2023