A fundraising group set as much as honour a Livingston man who handed away from cardiac arrest have donated two defibrillators to West Lothian communities.
The Paul Lynas Memorial Group has raised £70,000 since Paul sadly died aged simply 37 5 years in the past.
The vast majority of these funds have been donated to British Coronary heart Basis however they just lately bought two life-saving defibrillators which have been positioned at Bathgate Bowling Membership and Home 54 in Eliburn.
Paul’s brother-in-law Ally Fleming spoke of his satisfaction after handing over the tools and is aiming to assist fund extra defibrillators throughout the county.
Talking to the Courier, he commented: “It was an opportunity for the group to all get collectively, which doesn’t occur usually, and actually rejoice Paul.
“By donating these items of life-saving tools to the group, we actually really feel that we’re protecting Paul’s story on the market.
“We've got raised funds for British Coronary heart Basis and it’s been nice to see what they’ve been doing however to know we’re giving again to the group that Paul was proud to be a part of could be very particular.”
He added: “We felt Bathgate Bowling Membership and Eliburn had been the right locations however we need to see if we will increase funds for much more and get as many as potential on the market.
“One of many actually essential issues for us about these two are that they’re registered on the circuit. That implies that the particular person on the opposite finish of the telephone can see that the defibrillators are there if there’s ever anybody within the space that wants it.
“We clearly hope they’ll by no means be wanted however everyone knows how very important and essential the tools is. It could possibly actually be life-saving.”
Livingston MP Hannah Bardell was in attendance to assist unveil the Eliburn defibrillator and he or she added: “Paul Lynas was clearly an unbelievable man, liked dearly by his household, pals and group. It’s testomony to the mark he has left following his tragic dying 5 years in the past that they've all pulled collectively and have raised over £70,000 to place in place defibrillators throughout West Lothian.
“It was an honour to attend the official unveiling of one of many defibrillators at Home 54 in Eliburn.
“This piece of important tools is not going to solely save lives, however will probably be a focus to recollect Paul and assist educate folks in regards to the significance of understanding what to do if somebody has a coronary heart assault or coronary heart points.”
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