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<strong>1st Lower Morden Scout Group Defibrillator Upkeep and Maintenance Fund</strong>
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1st Lower Morden Scout Group is partnering with <strong>AEDdonate</strong> to raise funds to support the <strong>ongoing upkeep</strong> of the defibrillator located at the scout group. This vital life‑saving device is already in place and accessible to anyone in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
To ensure the defibrillator remains fully operational and ready to use at all times, regular replacement of <strong>pads and batteries</strong> is essential. This campaign is focused on covering those ongoing costs, helping to protect our community for years to come.
<strong>A little bit about 1st Lower Morden Scout Group</strong>
We are an active and community based Scout Group situated in the south western part of The London Borough of Merton. We are part of the Wimbledon & Wandle Scout District, which in turn is part of the Greater London South West Scout County.
We host all the sections from age 6 up to the age of 18 working in partnership with The Sharks Explorer Scout Unit.
The 1st Lower Morden was formed in 2005 from the merger of the 4th Morden & 7th Morden Scout Groups. We are proud to carry on their legacy and to continue to serve and to play an active part in our community.
<strong>Why is a defibrillator so important</strong>
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<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Each year in the UK, over 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Survival rates are low, with fewer than 1 in 10 people surviving.</span>
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<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"640\">In a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. Without immediate CPR and defibrillation, survival chances decrease by around 10% per minute. Early CPR and access to a defibrillator can significantly improve survival chances.
<p data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"815\">However, public access defibrillators are used in only around 9% of cases, highlighting the urgent need to make these life-saving devices more accessible in our communities.
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