Life-saving kit donated to hotel
A public access defibrillator has been installed at a Barrhead hotel.
The life-saving equipment was placed at the entrance to Dalmeny Park House Hotel last week following a generous donation from the family of Alex Leckie.
The 52-year-old tragically died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a round of golf.
His heartbroken family has since donated in excess of £9,000 to the East Renfrewshire Community Defibrillator Fund – an initiative which seeks to generate donations for public access defibrillator (PADs) projects in the local authority area.
The campaign also works to raise awareness of life-saving skills including CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
Last week, Alex’s family were in Barrhead to see the defibrillator they paid for installed at the Lochlibo Road site.
The unveiling was also attended by Provost Mary Montague who has taken on the role of the council’s defibrillator community champion.
She looks to work closely with communities, businesses and local stakeholders to promote the initiative.
She previously said:
“With personal experience of losing a family member following a cardiac arrest, this is a cause very close to my heart.
“For every minute it takes for a defibrillator to reach someone and deliver a shock, their chances of survival reduce by up to 10 per cent.”
The defibrillator was installed by Neilston & Uplawmoor First Responders.
The organisation is made up of a community of volunteers who work with the Scottish Ambulance Service to respond to emergencies in areas including East Renfrewshire.
It has since its inception been at the heart of efforts to see more pubic access defibrillators installed in east to reach locations.