MIKE HEDGES AM PRAISES VOLUNTEERS AT
LOCAL SPORTS CLUB AND ASKS THAT MORE SPORTS CLUBS GET DEFIBRULATORS.
Speaking
from The Senedd, Local AM Mike Hedges said… ‘Thank goodness this young boy is
ok – that’s the big thing here. I would like to pay tribute to the volunteers
and parents at the club who went to his aid and helped save his life. It brings
home how people can become ill in any situation. I would also like to say what
a good thing it is that a defibrillator
was available nearby. This is the second occasion over the last few
days, following an incident at The Mond Club, Clydach, where a defibrillator
was used to help save a life. I am aware of the fantastic work Cariad do in
providing Defibrillator’s for communities and sports clubs. I would urge any
sports clubs in the Swansea area to contact Cariad to see if they can work with
together to increase the number of defibrillators available in the local areas.’
A young boy had to be resuscitated by a coach and a parent after
having a suspected cardiac arrest during a football training session.
The boy was training with
Penlan Football Club at the Phoenix Centre in Townhill, Swansea, on Tuesday
evening when he collapsed.
His club said the boy
appeared to have a fit before he stopped breathing.
Club officials said they
have been told by the boy's parents that he is now "awake and
talking" in hospital.
"He'll stay in
hospital to be monitored over the next 48 hours but big steps to what will
hopefully be a full recovery," said the club on the Penlan Juniors AFC
Facebook page.
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