Armadale woman to host family fun day to raise money for SADS charity in memory of father

An Armadale girl is internet hosting a household enjoyable day to boost cash for charity after her dad handed away from Sudden Arrhythmic Dying Syndrome two years in the past.

Chantelle McNeill (25) is ready to host the occasion this summer time and is hoping to boost funds for the charity Sudden Arrhythmic Dying Syndrome (SADS).

Chantelle misplaced her father, Derek Meechan, to SADS 12 years in the past.

On a day like some other when she was simply 13, her dad left for work and by no means got here house.

Derek was solely 43-years-old, match and wholesome, with no apparent well being issues, when he handed away in 2010.

Chantelle stated: “The fundraiser is one thing I’ve needed to do for a very long time, ever since my dad handed away 12 years in the past. He went to work in the future with no apparent well being issues, the place he collapsed and couldn’t be saved.”

The household enjoyable day will go forward on Saturday, June 11, at Coppies Bar in Armadale from midday to 2pm.

Actions will embrace a tombola, raffles, ‘guess the bear’s identify’, face-painting, balloon modelling, a bouncy fort, and snacks.

The prizes embrace a gymnasium membership price £200, hampers, and vouchers for numerous native companies and organisations.

A baby’s wristband for the occasion prices simply £2, with all proceeds going to SADS.

Up to now Chantelle has raised £250 and hopes to boost much more for SADS earlier than the household enjoyable day takes place.

She added: “I’ve chosen SADS as a result of I imagine that they'll actually assist save lives. They deploy defibrillators to assist resuscitate individuals who have collapsed. Analysis by the charity reveals that deploying a defibrillator inside three to 5 minutes of collapse can enhance survival charges to as excessive as 50 to 70 per cent.

Chantelle's dad Derek Meechan, often called Dixie, handed away at simply 43 years previous 12 years in the past - Chantelle is elevating cash for SADS in his honour. (Picture: UGC)

“When somebody collapses, they want assist in the primary 10 minutes to outlive.

“I needed to assist do one thing for different individuals, by elevating funds for SADS to assist them deploy defibrillators, you’re saving lives.”

All funds raised from the household enjoyable day will go in direction of the charity.

You'll be able to donate to Chantelle’s fundraiser right here.

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