Vinnie Jones hardman and lifesaver

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:25:41 +0000

Nobody can have failed to miss the new advert featuring hard man Vinnie Jones giving CPR to a man to the beat of the Bee Gees classic ‘Staying Alive’. Even though this ad is humorous, with Vinnie doing the hard man act that has made so popular in cinemas, there is a very serious message behind it. If you see somebody who has collapsed and isn’t breathing, forget the kiss of live, and give hands only CPR.

This massive campaign comes courtesy of the BHF, British Heart Foundation, and aims to get the message out there that anyone who hasn’t been trained in CPR and goes to assists someone should only use hard and fast compressions in the centre of the chest. As regular rhythm is vital, they say that humming the tune to ‘Staying Alive’ will help you get a regular pattern going, which could save somebody’s life.

Getting someone as instantly recognisable as Vinnie to front this campaign was a stroke of genius, and he really gets act how anyone can do these compressions efficiently, and possibly save a life. It’s a sad fact that only 10% of people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital survive, mainly due to the fact that people don’t know what to do apart from call 999, but if CPR is done immediately their survival rate soars.

The BHF are using the campaign to ensure everyone knows to forget the kiss, if someone collapse then by calling 999 and starting these compressions, you are giving them the best chance of surviving. Stand back and do nothing except wait for the ambulance is effectively signing that person’s death warrant.

This is not about being a hero; this is about how a simple act that anybody can do can save lives. Hopefully, thanks to the BHF and Vinnie, a lot more lives will now be saved through hard and fast CPR.

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British Heart Foundation Santa Jogs

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:11:45 +0000

British Heart Foundation Santa Jog

Get into the Christmas spirit and give yourself a work out at the same time at one of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Santa Jogs. Taking place at nine locations throughout the UK these fun-filled events are a great day out for the whole family.

The British Heart Foundation is the nation’s heart charity, dedicated to saving lives through pioneering research, patient care, campaigning for change and by providing vital information. They realy on donations of time and money to continue their life-saving work.

The BHF Santa Jogs are suitable for people of all ages and abilities, varying from 2K to 5K in distance, and participants can choose to run, jog or walk the course. All adults will receive a free Santa Suit and children are invited to join their parents in fancy dress.

The entry fee for adults is £10 and £5 for Under 14s. For more information please call 0845 130 8663 or visit www.bhf.org.uk/santajogs

The Santa Jogs will be taking place at the following locations:

29/11/09 BHF Swansea Santa Jog, 2K, Swansea Waterfront
29/11/09 BHF Newbury Santa Jog, 5K, Victoria Park, Newbury
29/11/09 BHF Tunbridge Wells Santa Jog, 5K, Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells
06/12/09 BHF Salford Santa Jog, 3K, Lowry Plaza, Salford Quays
06/12/09 BHF Cardiff Santa Jog, 5K, Bute Park, Cardiff
06/12/09 BHF Basingstoke Santa Jog, 5K, Eastrop Park, Basingstoke
06/12/09 BHF Milton Keynes Santa Jog, 4K, Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
06/12/09 BHF Leeds Santa Jog, 2K, Clarence Dock, Leeds
13/12/09 BHF Reading Santa Jog, 2K/4K/6K, Prospect Park, Reading

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Vinnie Jones hardman and lifesaver

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