CPRathon proves a great success

East Anglian Air Ambulance, along with clinicians from the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) and Community First Responders, held the annual CPRathon in Queensgate Shopping Centre. Around 200 people were given lifesaving training, with approximately half of those being teenagers or children. Clinicians from EEAST worked with the public to demonstrate how to give effective CPR with hands on practice. Shoppers out with their friends and families all stopped and took part in the training. Chris Donaldson, Fundraising Manager, said “It was inspiring to see so many people wanting to learn this life skill, especially so many young people. “The children and teenagers were particularly interested, with their parents or friends encouraging them as they practiced hard and fast CPR. “Having this knowledge can mean the difference between life and death for someone.”