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Stone Duo's 20-Mile Trek for Town's Defibs
7 Oct
Summary
- Two men will walk 20 miles to fund defibrillator maintenance.
- The charity AED Donate has helped install 10,000 defibrillators nationwide.
- Last year's walk raised over £3,000, surpassing their £500 goal.
Jamie Richards MBE and Joe Dean will embark on a 20-mile charity walk on October 16th. Their mission is to raise £2,500 to ensure the continued readiness of Stone, Staffordshire's 50-plus public defibrillators. This initiative stems from Richards' founding of AED Donate 12 years ago, a charity that has since supported the installation of 10,000 defibrillators across the country.
The pair's route will involve health checks on each device, verifying their functionality and expiry dates. This endeavor follows a successful fundraising walk last year, where they covered over 20 miles and raised more than £3,000, far exceeding their initial £500 target. Their commitment underscores the vital role these devices play in community safety.
