Rotary purchase much-needed defibrillator for Dr Kershaw's

Pictured are Rotary President Garvin Crabtree presenting the defibrillator to Sarah Longmore at Dr Kershaw's, watched on the left by Joanne Sloan, Chief Executive, and Adele Doherty, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Clinical Services.

Rotary Oldham Metro are keeping up a long tradition of supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton by buying a training defibrillator.

Sarah Longmore commented how much easier it will be to give regular training having their own machine, and not having to borrow one.

Rotary Oldham Metro is arranging a tour of the newly-refurbished Hospice.

President Garvin Crabtree said Rotary Oldham Metro are proud to support the hospice’s important work, and will be looking to offer more support in the future.

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