Raising $ for External Defib machines for Papamoa community, in memory of Mark Weedon

On 7th August 2021 Mark Weedon (a dad, partner, son, brother, mate and legend of a man) passed away after a cardiac event.

In the space of a few hours our world was turned upside down. When you lose someone suddenly, you can't help but ask the Why and What If questions. We have since learnt that members of the public administered CPR & used a Defib, but unfortunately nothing was going to save Mark that day.

A year on, we are determined that something good needs to come from Marks passing. In his memory we are raising $ to place External Defibrillators in central locations in Papamoa.

We currently have Papamoa College, Te Akau Ki Papamoa School & Papamoa Surf Club all agreeing to house one, and will add more sites depending on how much $ is raised (each unit is approx $3,500 each).

These units are designed to be operated by people with no first aid knowledge, and will help the user administer CPR correctly as well as advise when a shock is needed. Being external units, they will be accessible to the public 24/7 via a lock code we register with 111.

We truly hope one day these units will bring a loved one back to their family & friends, or at least shut down one of the inevitable What If questions.

Thanks for any donation.

Jack, Rory & Kylie

For info on the Defib units https://www.aednz.co.nz/products-accessories/zoll-aed-plus/

For where Defib units are located near you https://aedlocations.co.nz/. Green dots indicate Externally located units