Proact plans world’s largest first aid lesson
Organisers at the Proact Stadium are hoping to break a world record this Friday – for the number of people attending a first aid lesson.
The event, which will start at 10am, is backed by the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Start’ campaign, in association with the Community Safe a Life Scheme and Bolsover District Council.
Anyone of any age can attend and join in the lesson at the Proact for FREE to learn the skills that one day could save someone’s life.
Commenting on the expected number of attendees, organiser Deborah Watson said: “We think we’ve got in the region of 1,800 school children alone and the current record is 1,700, which was set in Abu Dhabi.
“We’re fairly confident we’re going to beat that record. We’re hopeful other members of the public will come and we’ll have over 2,000 people on the day.”
Cheryle Berry, who is also part of the organising team, added: “When people come on Friday morning they can look forward to an exciting day but also one where they can learn skills which could help them save a life – we think that’s pretty unique.
“We want every single participant to feel proud of themselves because they could literally save a life from the things they learn here on Friday.”
Oldham Athletic fan Melvin Kenyon, whose life was saved after he collapsed while watching his team at the Proact last November, is expected to be in attendance.
(Image courtesy of Tina Jenner.)
