Stithians Public Access Defibrillator
Fundraising
About the fundraising team
The initiative was originally suggested by Stithians W. I. who hosted the initial public meeting and covered the costs thereof.
At that meeting a small ad hoc committee was formed to drive the initiative forward.
Most of those on the committee have involvement in other organisations within the village, but do not necessarily represent those organisations on this committee.
The initial lead was taken by Yvonne Toms, who was then President of Stithians W. I. and former General Secretary of Stithians Show.
We have worked in conjunction with F.L.E.E.T. (Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust) an established Cornish Charity who source and install the equipment.
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On June 14 2015 Robin and Alex Taylor invited everyone to join them in the garden and grounds at Trevales House (Grade 2 listed).
The event was very well supported raising a considerable sum towards the overall purchase cost.
The varied entertainment on the day is summarised below.
St Stythians Band
Cream teas
Barbeque
Treasure chests
Visitors were also able to explore the grounds of Trevales House, join in games and assisted tree climbing. There was a raffle, plant sales and jewellery sales.
Other fund raising included:
- an entry into the London Marathon by Luke Dunstan
- A sponsored hair cut at Stithians School
- Fundraising in the Seven Stars
- Raffle at the Stithians Centre Produce Market
- Collection at Stithians Show
- Entertainment by Grizzly Paw
- Donations from Stithians W.I., Stithians Church, Strawberry Fair and various other donations.
- Restart the heart raffle
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In 2019 the Group was delighted to be awarded the cost of our second Public Access Defibrillator by the Trustees of the former Men’s Institute following the sale of their building.