Life-saving defibrillators donated to Wakefield sports clubs


Charity AED Donate provided the two Cardiac Science G5 defibrillators to former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer and current head coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s Women’s squad, Tharindu Perera.
With help from Wakefield MP Mary Creagh, Tharindu found a home for one of the life-saving machines at Lightwaves Leisure Centre, and one at Ossett United.
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Hide AdMs Creagh said: “It was a pleasure to work with Tharindu to donate the defibrillators to sports clubs in Wakefield. The two state-of-the-art devices will be put to good use in Wakefield and could help save a life in the future.”
Tharindu Perera added: “I am delighted to have found a home for the defibrillators in Wakefield. When AED Donate approached me looking to place two devices in the local community I knew Mary would find the best spot. I hope the equipment will help support and grow sport around Wakefield.”
Mohammed Ayub, general manager of Lightwaves Community Trust, said: “Lightwaves Leisure and Community Centre is an ideal location for a defibrillator. We’re delighted that Mary and Tharindu offered us this life-saving equipment. It will be there for all the different groups and individuals who use our facilities.”
Phil Smith, the chief executive of Ossett United, said: “This donation couldn’t have come at a better time for the club. Attendance rose all season, and with the larger crowds it’s only right that we have a defibrillator on site. I’m grateful to Mary and Tharindu for organising the donation from AED Donate.”