Hoole Community Defibrillator Campaign

Hoole Community Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign

Hoole Community with support from the Piper Pub, Pipers Lane, Hoole & Grahame & Margaret Roberts of Hoole Lane are partnering with AEDdonate to raise funds for an external, publicly accessible defibrillator to be installed at this location, and into the future additional defibrillators in the area made available 24/7 for the local community.

Why Public Access Defibrillators in Hoole Are So Important

Each year in the UK, over 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Survival rates are low, with fewer than 1 in 10 people surviving.

In a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. Without immediate CPR and defibrillation, survival chances decrease by around 10% per minute. Early CPR and access to a defibrillator can significantly improve survival chances.

However, public access defibrillators are used in only around 9% of cases, highlighting the urgent need to make these life-saving devices more accessible in our communities.

Installing multiple external defibrillators across Hoole will provide faster access to life-saving treatment for anyone in the surrounding area — whether attending services, community events, visiting local facilities, or simply living nearby.

The more devices available locally, the greater the coverage and the stronger the chain of survival.

How These Defibrillators Will Help the Community

Once installed, each defibrillator will be registered with the local ambulance trust, ensuring they can direct callers to the nearest available device in an emergency.

These devices do not replace emergency services. Instead, they provide immediate, potentially life-saving intervention while an ambulance is on its way. The quicker a shock is delivered, the greater the chance of survival.

By increasing the number of publicly accessible defibrillators in Hoole, we can significantly improve emergency response times across the community.

How You Can Support the Campaign

Your support can make a real, life-saving difference. Here’s how you can help:

• Make a donation to support the campaign

• Host a fundraising event or performance

• Take on a sponsored challenge

• Help raise awareness among friends, family, and the wider community

To support this campaign or find out how to get involved, contact us on: 01785 472224 info@aeddonate.org.uk

Become a Community Defibrillator Champion

Do you know another area, organisation, or group within Hoole that could benefit from a public access defibrillator?

Join AEDdonate as a Community Champion, and we’ll guide you through the entire process from campaign setup and fundraising support to installation.

Funding availability varies by location, so please contact us to check what support may be available in your area.