We would to take this opportunity to ask for donations to fund a life saving AED defibrillator to be sited at York Golf Range and 9 Hole Golf Course.

Every year in the UK, Sudden cardiac Arrest is responsible for the deaths of 100,000 people, making it the nation's biggest killer. In fact, it kills more people than lung cancer, breast cancer and AIDs combined. Access to an AED would save thousands of lives every year. A cardiac arrest can affect anyone at any time – from young children at school, to adults when they’re at home, work or out in public places. Golf courses are one of the most common places for cardiac arrest to occur.

If you have a heart attack, use of both CPR and an AED increases your chance of survival by more than 50%, compared to just a 9% increase in survival chances if CPR alone is used.

We intend to locate the AED defibrillator in the entrance to the reception/golf shop inside a cabinet accessible to all members, visitors and staff.