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Grief fuels action: Mom distributes bleed kits after son's death
27 Nov
Summary
- A grieving mother is distributing bleed kits to prevent further tragedies.
- Son John Mcnab, 22, died in an alleged stabbing on September 2.
- The initiative aims to make life-saving equipment accessible across Edinburgh.
A mother's profound grief has transformed into a life-saving mission after her son's death. Lisa Petrie is now distributing emergency bleed kits throughout Edinburgh, determined to prevent other families from enduring similar loss. Her 22-year-old son, John Mcnab, tragically died from injuries sustained in an alleged stabbing on September 2.
Motivated by the desire to enact change, Ms. Petrie, alongside community activist Pauline Bowie, is raising funds and assembling medical packs. These kits, containing tourniquets, bandages, and other essential items, are intended for severe bleeding incidents, not just stabbings. They have already distributed 24 kits to local pubs, a football club, and a supermarket.
Ms. Petrie has undergone training to instruct others on the proper use of the bleed kits, emphasizing their importance alongside first aid and defibrillators. The initiative, titled "Lives influenced for tomorrow - not in vain," aims to increase the availability of these crucial supplies across Scotland, honoring John's memory.
