Photo: courtesy of Hexham Courant
A new defibrillator has been installed at Cafe Enna at Tynedale Golf Club to coincide with the introduction of the Tyne Green Park Run in Hexham. The device supports users of Tyne Green including the runners, rowers, golfers and many other people who use this public space.
A defibrillator produces an electrical impulse used to restart the heart rhythm following a cardiac arrest. Councillor Derek Kennedy donated £1,500 from his councillor fund toward the device.
Derek said “I worked with the Park Run organisers and agreed to provide funds for the defibrillator as this a mandatory piece of equipment to ensure safety for the runners.”
Claire Knowles a Park Run Director, said ” We are massively grateful to Derek and it just shows the goodwill among members of the community. We had already raised the £3,000 needed for the Park Run registration and it’s really hard to raise money, so we are extremely thankful for the donation“.
Hexham’s Park Run takes place every Saturday at 9:00 am on Tyne Green and is already proving to be a great success attracting more than 250 runners.
You can read the Hexham Courant article here
https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/17606906.new-defibrillator-installed-at-hexham-cafe/