Luton Town and AFC Bournemouth football fans have joined forces to raise awareness of CPR and fund life-saving heart research during the postponed match following Tom Lockyer’s cardiac arrest.

The 29-year-old Luton Town captain was the guest of honor as Bournemouth defeated Luton 4-3 in a Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium last night. The two teams had previously played against each other on 16 December 2023, but the match was abruptly stopped in the 59th minute after Tom collapsed on the pitch due to sudden cardiac arrest.

During half-time, the Welsh player joined Luton Town and AFC Bournemouth supporters’ clubs to hand over a donation which was shared between us and the Bournemouth Heart Club charity. The charity received £1,268 from Luton Town Supporters Trust and £750 from Cherries Trust.

Emphasis on CPR

He delivered a moving tribute at Wednesday night’s match, thanking the medical staff who worked tirelessly to save Tom’s life by performing CPR and defibrillation, with fans erupting in applause in the 59th minute.

Hatters defenders are currently implantable defibrillator (ICD) Helps regulate abnormal heart rhythms, especially those that are dangerous and can cause cardiac arrest. Tom also recently welcomed the birth of his daughter.

Bournemouth and Luton teams join forces for highlights cardiopulmonary resuscitation We have teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Bournemouth Heart Club Charity to help keep your heart healthy during the match. The match program featured information on heart health and fans also watched a video of Tom encouraging them to learn CPR through the BHF’s free online tool. Revive R.

return of emotions

Tom Lockyer said: “It was an emotional experience to be here tonight, especially considering I almost died in this stadium just three months ago. Perform rapid CPR and defibrillation.” I am forever grateful to the medical staff who helped me, their actions undoubtedly saved my life and allowed me to enjoy life as a new father.

“My story shows how important it is to know CPR. That’s why I’m calling on you to learn this life-saving skill with BHF’s RevivR training tool.” Just 15 minutes You can learn how to potentially save lives. ”

We estimate that for every 90 minutes of football match time, at least five people in the UK are suffering outside of hospital. cardiac arrest.

Sadly, less than 1 in 10 people survive. This is often due to people around you not having the confidence or knowledge to perform CPR or use a ventilator. defibrillator.

RevivR can teach you CPR and defibrillation in just 15 minutes using just your phone and a cushion. Performing CPR and using a defibrillator more than doubles your chances of survival in the ultimate medical emergency.

please help save a life

Dr Charmaine Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said: “It’s incredible that Tom was able to get to the stadium and that his life was saved thanks to the quick actions of medical staff that day. In Tom’s honor, we are raising vital funds for life-saving cardiac research. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the club and its fans for coming together.

“We are also delighted that both Luton and Bournemouth have chosen this opportunity to raise awareness of heart health and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.” Every minute without CPR reduces your chance of survival by up to 10 percent. That’s why more people need to learn CPR to improve survival rates and save more lives. is.”

Neil Blake, CEO of AFC Bournemouth, said: “Both clubs’ responses to the serious situation that occurred on the pitch in December will live long in the memories of all of us. I was happy,” he said. Support and goodwill continues for the postponed match.

“It’s great to have both fans coming together to raise money and awareness for heart health and being able to welcome Tom back to Vitality Stadium is something we’re all looking forward to.”

Luton Town manager Rob Edwards said: “It was a painful experience to see Tom collapse on the pitch. I appreciate the respect shown by everyone in the stadium on that day and the dedication of both supporters since raising money for the British Heart Foundation. , and the Bournemouth fans who paid to travel to the match, the two clubs forged a special bond.

“The silver lining is that some good can come from such a harrowing experience. It’s scary to think if someone anywhere in the country went into cardiac arrest while our match was being played. So, like Tom, as a football club we urge all supporters to take a few minutes to learn CPR as it can potentially save lives.”

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