In September 2019, Harlow Ladies manager Dean Perrett suffered a heart attack. After getting chest pains on his way home from work, despite feeling fine throughout the day, Dean knew something was wrong. His son was home and called for an Ambulance. His Partner and step daughter stayed with Dean throughout this horrible incident  they all became hero’s in Dean’s life. 

Upon arrival of the Ambulance, paramedics confirmed that he was suffering from a heart attack and soon after, Dean went into Cardiac Arrest. He had been gone for 36 minutes but with the speedy response of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance who transported him to the Royal Papworth in Cambridgeshire, his life was saved. 

After spending 30 hours in intensive care and a little time in hospital to recover, Dean was on the mend. He also had stents fitted ;and feels stronger each and everyday that passes. 

This was a traumatic time for Dean and his partner and his family but he can’t thank them all enough.

Now, he wants to give back to the emergency service that saved his life. He will be doing a 5km walk each day for 20-days, covering the distance from his home in Sawbridgeworth to the Royal Papworth in aid of raising money for the charity funded service. Although 5km seems a short distance, for Dean, this will be a huge effort and he hopes to raise as much money for the Air Ambulance as he can. So please, if you can share anything, please donate so this service can continue to save life's. Without them, the world would not be the same!