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12-Year-Old Isabelle Hops Her Way to Helping Save Lives: Fundraising for The Witham Hub’s Defibrillator Campaign 💖💪

14 Nov 2024

At just 12 years old, Isabelle (Izzy) has taken on an inspiring challenge to raise £150 for The Witham Hub’s defibrillator campaign, which aims to install 10 defibrillators across the town. Currently, 8 defibrillators have been installed, and Izzy’s fundraising efforts are pushing the campaign closer to its final goal.

This November, Izzy has committed to a daily task of 100 hops a day to contribute to the defibrillator campaign. With each hop, she’s raising awareness and much-needed funds to help The Witham Hub bring life-saving defibrillators to the community. Izzy’s dedication and enthusiasm are truly remarkable, as she shares daily videos of her hopping sessions online to keep her supporters up-to-date🦵💓

“I’ve learned how important defibrillators are in saving lives during cardiac arrests and heart attacks,” Izzy said. “Anyone can have a cardiac arrest at any age, and that’s why it’s so important to have these life-saving devices accessible in our community. I really hope we can meet our target of 10 defibrillators in the town.”

Izzy’s efforts come at a time when the importance of accessible defibrillators has never been clearer. The survival rate for someone experiencing a cardiac arrest increases significantly if a defibrillator is used promptly. By providing defibrillators in public spaces, The Witham Hub is working to ensure that help is always within reach when it’s needed most⚡️💖

Tina Townsend, Chair of Trustees at The Witham Hub, shared her appreciation for Izzy’s fundraising efforts: “We are incredibly proud of Izzy’s commitment to this cause and so grateful for her volunteer work at The Hub. Despite her young age, she is already showing what a difference one person can make. Her enthusiasm and hard work are an inspiration to all of us.”

Izzy’s campaign, which she’s called ‘Hopping for Hearts,’ has already garnered a great deal of attention and support from the community. Her JustGiving page has become a focal point for donations, and people from all walks of life have come together to help her reach her £150 target.

If you’d like to support Izzy’s fundraising for The Witham Hub’s defibrillator campaign, you can donate via her JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hopping-for-hearts 💰❤️

The Importance of Defibrillators in Saving Lives

The Witham Hub’s campaign is not only about purchasing defibrillators but ensuring they are strategically placed and well-maintained to maximise their life-saving potential.

Research shows that the use of a defibrillator can improve the chances of survival by up to 15% when used in the critical moments following a cardiac arrest. This is why The Witham Hub’s campaign is so vital for the local community—ensuring that no one has to face a life-threatening emergency without the support of these life-saving devices💓

How You Can Help

Izzy’s efforts are a wonderful reminder that anyone—no matter their age—can make a difference in their community. Whether you’re hopping, running, donating, or simply spreading the word, every little bit helps. By supporting campaigns like this, we can all play a part in making our communities safer.

To learn more about The Witham Hub’s defibrillator campaign or to make a donation, visit their website at: www.withamhub.org.uk 💖

Together, we can make a life-saving difference.