SCORES of Rugbeians now have the skills to save the lives of their fellow residents – and their pets – thanks to two Rugby charities.
Over 80 people attended free CPR information and awareness sessions in Houlton, led by local charity the OurJay Foundation.
Doggy First Aid sessions were also on offer from Rugby Guide Dogs, aiming to teach essential dog first aid tips and support to dog owners.
The sessions were organised by Urban&Civic, the master developer of the growing Houlton neighbourhood.
Community Development Lead Elly Hemus said: “We’re delighted at how many people attended our CPR information and doggy first aid training events.
“They were hugely informative and we’re grateful to the OurJay Foundation and Rugby Guide Dogs for working with us to provide these.
“Not only was it a great way to bring the community together, but the information that was shared could be potentially life-saving.
“We’re looking forward to holding similar events in the future.”
The OurJay Foundation was set up by Rugby woman Naomi Rees Issitt after her son Jamie Rees died at the age of 18 following a cardiac arrest.
Since then, the charity has installed over 360 publicly accessible defibrillators, while raising awareness of their importance and providing training in life-saving skills.
Visit www.ourjay.org.uk for more information.
