Fundraiser in Milnrow for defibrillator

Councillor Andy Kelly, Liberal Democrat, Milnrow & Newhey

The death of a customer at Milnrow Worker's Club has led to a charity quiz to raise money for a box for the new defibrillator in Milnrow.

A special quiz night, being hosted by Councillor Andy Kelly on 3 June, aims to raise enough money to put a box outside the club on Dale Street.

A customer died of a heart attack earlier this year. The tragic fatality led to the community coming together to campaign for the equipment. The box will mean that the defibrillator will be housed outside the club to benefit the whole community.

Councillor Kelly said: "Nobody knows whether a defibrillator would have saved the life of the customer. It seemed the obvious thing though to get a defibrillator on Dale Street. That way, the community will benefit too as well as customers.

"I'm delighted the Public Health and Well Being Team at the Council has paid for the defibrillator. Our fundraiser is to pay for a box to house it outside. Training courses on how to use the lifesaving equipment will be announced in due course.

"Teams of up to six are welcome and it's only a fiver a head with some great prizes."  

To register your team contact Councillor Kelly on 07947 609277.