A Defibrillator for the Pelorus Sound

$285 of $5,100 goal

Given by 7 generous donors in around 3 months

More than 2000 New Zealanders per year have a heart attack outside hospital. Only 12% survive unless there is a defibrillator nearby.

Marlborough

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1. Each year more than 2,000 New Zealanders will suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital

2. For 72% of cardiac arrests a bystander will perform CPR

3. People may show no warnings or prior symptoms and 12% survive to hospital discharge following a cardiac arrest

4. Use of an AED within 3-5 min of collapse can increase the chance of survival by up to 44%

(https://www.stjohn.org.nz/First-Aid/AED/)

In the Marlborough Sounds there are approx 15 AEDs ( defibrillators ), but none are accessible in the outer Pelorus Sounds for locals, holidaymakers or fishermen and few are accessible 24/7 all year round.

We have been asked to help locate an all weather, 24/7 accessible defibrillator, on the wharf at The Lodge at Te Rawa. This defibrillator will be the property of the local people, and The Lodge at Te Rawa will be the caretakers.

We are hoping to raise enough money from our generous visitors, customers and neighbours to put one in place this summer and perhaps save a life.