One of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has donated Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to two Lincolnshire businesses, helping to provide vital life-saving support to local communities in the event of an emergency.
Following a number of fundraising events throughout the year, Branston match-funded the total raised to donate defibrillators to Mint Lane Café and Metheringham Gym, and recently hosted a training session for both businesses, facilitated by LIVES, to teach volunteers how to use the equipment and perform life-saving CPR.
Branston’s donation has also served as a helping hand to team members at Metheringham Gym, who had started fundraising for an AED earlier this year to provide an additional safety measure for both gym goers and the local community. Branston’s support meant the gym was able to install the AED earlier than anticipated. Ian Greaves, who owns the gym, received the defibrillator along with team members, which will be situated on an external wall for easy access.
Simon Telfer, HR director at Branston said: “Giving back to the Lincolnshire area is very important to us at Branston, and it’s rewarding to see the results of our team’s fundraising go to such good use. Having access to a defibrillator can save lives in the event of an emergency, so it’s vital that local communities have access.
“Mint Lane Café and Metheringham Gym both serve as hubs for the local community and are very worthy recipients of the defibrillators. We’re continuing our fundraising efforts as a team at Branston and we’re looking forward to making more donations in the future.”
The potato supplier will also be donating defibrillators to more organisations across the country, close to its Scotland and Somerset sites. This includes Crewmeke Riding Stables, Ilminster Town Centre, Abernethy Tennis Club and Oudenard Community Hub in Bridge of Earn.
