New defibrillator installed at Larne SPAR store thanks to fundraising efforts

By Valerie Martin
Published 3rd Apr 2023, 16:06 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2023, 16:07 BST
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The installation of a new defibrillator at a store in Larne means more potentially lifesaving equipment is now available in the local area.

SPAR Craigyhill’s new Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which will be available for the community 24/7, thanks to it being installed on the outside of the store, provides essential access even when the shop is not open and has been installed thanks to fundraising efforts from the team alongside local businesses and their local shoppers.

The device means there are now five local SPAR and ViVO Essentials stores in Larne with defibrillators installed, part of a network of 275 which have saved the lives of 19 people since installation of the devices began in 2016.

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As well as collection boxes at the tills, the team at SPAR Craigyhill held a coffee morning in-store, where shoppers made a donation for a sweet treat, hot or cold drink and some delicious home baked goods, with all funds raised going towards the store’s defibrillator campaign.

Jacqueline Funton, Joanne Tweed and Peter Kaye from SPAR Craigyhill who have fundraised with their shoppers to install an Automated External Defibrillator outside their store in Larne.