The Twelve Defibrillators of Christmas

After a big year for Glossopdale Defibrillators with fundraising and providing CPR training, the team at Glossopdale Defibs are putting their donations into rolling out twelve new defibrillators in time for Christmas.

 Glossopdale Defibrillators have been a constant talking point in Glossop and the High Peak region, thanks to their amazing work in installing numerous defibrillators around the area. Spearheaded by Adam Corbally and Anthony Doyle, the group has raised tens of thousands of pounds – all of which they put back into the community. In October we wrote about the very successful black tie ball held to raise money for the installation of more defibrillators – and also wrote about the success of the event, which raised £22,848 on just that night alone. The night was made possible by Chloe Elliot, Megan Elliot and Adam Radcliffe of Centre Stage Dance, when they decided to raise money for Glossopdale Defibs after a defibrillator saved the life of Mike Needham, Chloes’ father.

And now the team are back with a new initiative. Giving it the title “the twelve defibrillators of Christmas”, Adam Corbally spoke more about the new installations. “we are aiming to get twelve defibrillators deployed and made available 24/7 as then there is a 70% higher chance that we can save a life than if a defib is only available 9-5 Monday to Friday. We are also supplying the cabinets to people that already have a defibrillator and that would make them 24/7 accessible.”

Adam and the rest of the team have already sorted out the delivery and installation of 6 of the defibs, which Adam told us more about. “Adam Bell from Building Projects Group has been very generous and kind and has got electricians to do a few of our sites.”

One of these defibs was kindly donated by Jade and her family, and was installed at Bredbury House by Adam.

The help from Adam Bell and the Building Projects Group has been a massive help for Glossopdale Community Defibs, and now the team are putting out a call to get more help from electricians. “we are asking if any local electricians can spare 1 or 2 hours this Christmas week,” Adam said, “we want to try to get the 12 defibrillators deployed before Christmas day.”

Adam was also grateful from help from another Glossop based company, saying "A massive supporter of our cause so far has been Robert, Brain and Paul Laing of Glossop Caravans who have pledged continued support for us into the New Year!"

Glossopdale Community Defibs and the wonderful GCD team are currently asking for help from electricians at multiple sites in Glossop and Hadfield. To get in touch about the locations and to offer help to Glossopdale Defibs, contact them through their facebook page Glossopdale Community Defibs.