Charity stresses importance of CPR training for businesses

Friday, 5 April 2019 18:07

St John Ambulance holding fundraiser

All Manx businesses should have some CPR training, according to St John Ambulance Isle of Man.

The charity is holding an 'It's A Knockout'-themed fundraiser, so it can teach CPR to Year 6 pupils in the Island's schools.

Nine local firms have entered teams into the event, which takes place at the NSC athletics track next Saturday (13 April).

The challenge will see the teams take on an obstacle course while having to complete CPR tests.

There will also be entertainment for the crowd, with Spiderman, the Easter Bunny and former X Factor contestant Sam Black all attending.

Ash Carter from St John Ambulance believes it's not just kids who should learn the potentially life-saving skill:

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