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You can’t put a value or price on the hope that a defibrillator can give

Recently, in the early hours of the morning, Andrew Lee, husband and father of two experienced heart
failure. One of the sons recalled seeing a defibrillator unit in the township and with professional support,
used this to sustain his father’s life until the paramedics arrived.

Unfortunately, Andrew lost his life later that evening but the family has reached out to tell their story
in the hope of helping others and to share the gratitude from the community, that they experienced
from having a defibrillator or in their township. The family want
to share their story in the hope of raising awareness about
the importance of defibrillator's and also to encourage
more to be available in all communities.

Andrew’s life was honoured at the Strathalbyn Football Oval
recently and in lieu of floral tributes, family and friends donated
to RC Strathalbyn. The club advised they would add funds to the
money raised specifically for defibrillator awareness and
installation.

The defibrillator in Strathalbyn that was accessed on
this occasion was located at the residence of a current
Rotarian, who lives around the corner from the family.

Recently the RC Strathalbyn launched their new AED
(defibrillator) partnership project with Greg Page
from Heart of the Nation (original yellow Wiggle).

Do you know where defibrillators are in your community?

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