Roshni Ruparelia, born and bred in London’s Canons Park area has been raising money to purchase and install a defibrillator for community access.
“As a dentist, I carry out regular medical emergency update training. During this cycle, certain statistics have had a significant impact on me,” she told Asian Voice.
“For every 1 minute from the point of cardiac arrest (heart attack) to a patient receiving treatment with a defibrillator, their chances of survival reduce by 10%.
“What the community lacks for the area is a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD), which could make all the difference in a medical emergency.”
A defibrillator is a portable device that can diagnose life-threatening heart rhythms and deliver a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is having a heart attack. It is an essential part in trying to save their life. You don’t need to be trained to use a defibrillator – anyone can use it. There are clear instructions on how to attach the pads and the device will only instruct you to deliver a shock if it’s needed.
Roshni added, “Canons Park is not only my home but holds a special place in the hearts of its supportive and caring community. I know so many friends and family who commute from the underground station, attend the local schools and enjoy the park itself.
“I have since been working with the Community Heartbeat Trust and Harrow Council, including local Cllr Ameet Jogia to install a Public Access Defibrillator along the main parade, within reaching distance of the local parade, underground station and public park.
“Our target is to raise £3170 to cover purchase of the defibrillator, installation and maintenance for 10 years. So far, we have raised £1500 through online donations, collection tins and collection buckets!”
To donate see: https://communityheartbeat.enthuse.com/cf/hearts-of-canons-park---defibrillator-appeal
