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A class of ex-pupils who went to Portree High School ( The 59ers ) have used funds raised at their school reunion to purchase a decommissioned BT telephone box in Portree. They have used it to house a Public Access Defibrillator and with the help of local volunteers are refurbishing it and tidying up the […]

Last year, Nicholas one of Broadford and Straths Community Company project coordinators, wanted to raise funds to secure 5 defibrillators for their communities. The group were highly successful in receiving their funds thanks to online fundraisers and support from the Broadford Co-op, and have since installed all five defibs at the following locations – Growers […]

Using a Defibrillator does not increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission and it could save a life! L2BH devices remain ‘rescue ready’ across Scotland. There’s no risk to you in getting help and calling ‘999’. There’s no risk to you in bringing the defib to the scene and, if you are able/willing to get more […]

A tragic young boxer’s death in Sheffield spurred 12 year old Declan Atkinson in to action to fund a defibrillator for Wicker Camp gym. Declan’s appeal was seen by Alistair Simpson, a former member of the gym and now a L2BH Trainer on Skye. Lucky2BHere just had to get involved!

When the Eilean Siar team started three years ago, there were seven AEDs in the Western Isles – now there are 123. A huge well done to Angus, Fiona, Roddy and everyone else involved in Eilean Siar. What you have achieved on a voluntary basis in such a short time is truly amazing!  Four years ago, […]

The lives of three people who suffered cardiac arrests within the space of five days across the Highlands & Islands in June 2018, were saved thanks in part to public access defibrillators and training provided by Lucky2BHere.  Lisa MacInnes, Director of the national organisation Save A Life Scotland has described the survival of Cherill Parry (66) from Gairloch, Ian […]

On the 16th June 2018, Alastair successfully cycled the SW300.  A 24 hours long gruelling challenge, covering 300 miles through the stunning scenery of the remote South West of Scotland.  L2BH was delighted to be one of his three chosen charities, receiving a £1,000 donation towards our work.  Thank you Alastair! 

Martin Shipway from Edinburgh recently completed the Stirling Marathon in aid of Lucky2Bhere. It was Martin’s second marathon and he completed the course in just over 4 hours raising £440 for Lucky2bhere.  A big thank you to Martin for his efforts!

In August 2016, Russell Jones from Kingussie undertook a solo, unsupported  ‘end to end’ 900 mile cycle challenge from Land’s End to John O’ Groats over a ten day period to raise funds for Lucky2BHere and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. His decision to embark on this challenge was principally in memory of his brother, […]