AEDdonate

16/10/2026

💚 THEY DID IT! 20 MILES COMPLETE! ❤️

Jamie & Joe have completed their 20-mile Lifesaving Challenge for Restart a Heart Day, and what a day it’s been!

From the beautiful sunshine this morning to battling the rain this afternoon, the boys have kept going, visiting community defibrillators, spreading awareness and showing exactly what determination looks like.

But today wasn’t just about two people walking 20 miles. It was about a community coming together for a cause that really matters. 💚

We have so many people to thank.

Thank you to everyone who has cheered them on, sent messages of encouragement, shared their journey and supported their challenge.

A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed them along the route, offered them food and drinks, let them stop to use their facilities, provided somewhere to sit down and rest their legs, or simply stopped for a chat and a few words of encouragement.

Those little acts of kindness meant so much, especially when the miles were adding up and the weather turned against them.

You helped keep them going, and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful. ❤️

And of course, a massive WELL DONE to Jamie & Joe!

Taking on 20 miles for the second year running is no small challenge, and we’re incredibly proud of everything they’ve put into today.

Every defibrillator checked, every conversation had and every mile walked has helped shine a light on why our work matters.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. By supporting communities with defibrillators, raising awareness and helping people feel confident to act, we’re working towards giving more people the best possible chance of survival.

20 miles walked. Countless conversations. One lifesaving mission. 💚

Thank you, Stone, and thank you to everyone who has been part of today’s journey. You’ve been amazing!

If you’d like to read more about Jamie & Joe’s challenge, you can find it here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jamie-joe-s-lifesaving-challenge-2026-3779

16/10/2026

❤️ WORLD RESTART A HEART DAY 2026 ❤️

Start the conversation. Education is key. Every second counts. 💚

What an incredible week it's been for AEDdonate!

This week, we've delivered lifesaving awareness sessions, assemblies and lessons to over 1,000 children, helping young people understand CPR, defibrillators and how they could help save someone's life.

We've been sparking conversations, answering questions and, most importantly, building confidence. Because learning these skills shouldn't be something we leave until we're adults. The earlier we start, the more confident the next generation of lifesavers can become.

💚 Imagine the conversations happening around dinner tables this week, with children telling their families what they've learned, asking where their nearest defibrillator is and sharing how to help someone in an emergency.

That's how awareness spreads. That's how communities become safer.

🚶‍♂️ At 6am this morning, Jamie and Joe also set off on their lifesaving challenge, walking 20 miles and checking 50 defibrillators across Stone in a single day, highlighting the importance of ensuring these vital devices are ready when someone needs them.

Today, we're taking part in a number of events to continue spreading the message that anyone can be a lifesaver.

You don't need to be a medical professional. You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to know the basics and have the confidence to act.

📣 Want to learn more? Join one of our FREE training sessions!

Sign up here - www.aeddonate.org.uk/events

Let's keep the conversations going, get more people talking about CPR and defibrillators, and make lifesaving knowledge something everyone has access to.

❤️ The conversation you start today could help save a life tomorrow.

13/10/2026

💚 Lifesaving Conversations

It’s been a fantastic day of raising awareness, sharing knowledge and connecting with people who share our passion for making a difference.

🏫 Starting with the next generation

We began the day at a school assembly, reaching more than 250 students and introducing them to AEDdonate, sudden cardiac arrest and the Chain of Survival. We talked about how CPR and defibrillators can play a vital role in giving someone the best possible chance of survival. 💚

Helping young people understand what to do in an emergency is such an important part of building awareness and confidence for the future.

🏛️ Next stop, London!

We headed to Parliament for the APPG drop-in session on defibrillators, an opportunity to continue conversations about the importance of access to defibrillators and the work still needed to support communities.

It was also lovely to catch up with our friends at the Resuscitation Council and connect with others who share our commitment to improving outcomes from cardiac arrest.

💚 Finishing with community

Our day ended with a lovely meeting with a wonderful community at their parish hall, talking about how we can work together to support access to defibrillators and help make a difference locally.

From school assemblies to Parliament and community halls, every conversation matters.

Because our work has always been about more than defibrillators. It’s about supporting, providing and educating communities, helping people feel confident to act when it matters most.

A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us, took the time to listen, shared their knowledge and worked alongside us today.

Different places, different conversations, one shared goal: helping more people survive sudden cardiac arrest. 💚

12/10/2026

Every second matters in a cardiac emergency.

This week's figures tell an important story. Alongside the growth of our network, we've also seen an increase in defibrillator deployments and life-saving device use.

Every deployment is a reminder that these devices are more than cabinets on walls - they're there when someone needs them most.

Thank you to everyone helping us fund, install, register and maintain defibrillators across our communities. Together, we're making a real difference. 💚

11/10/2026

❤️ A CARDIAC ARREST CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE

At home.
At work.
On the sports field.
In the high street.
At school.
Or simply out and about in your community.

But if it happened in front of you, would you know what to do?

Knowing how to recognise a cardiac arrest, what to do when you call 999, how CPR fits into the Chain of Survival and how a defibrillator works could give you the confidence to act when someone needs you most. 💚

That’s why we run our FREE online Defibrillator Awareness Sessions.

No previous knowledge needed.
No exams.
No pass or fail.
Just an hour to learn, ask questions and build your confidence.

📅 Thursday 29th October 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom

Why not join us and learn a skill that could one day help you save a life?

👇 Book your FREE place:
https://www.aeddonate.org.uk/events/defibrillator-awareness-session-free-zoom-training/

Whether you’re new to defibrillators or looking to refresh your knowledge, our training events offer life-saving advice. Sign up at AEDdonate.

10/10/2026

Another Defibrillator Installed in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent 💚

Another community is now better equipped to respond to a cardiac emergency, with a new defibrillator installation in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent.

Access to a defibrillator can make a vital difference when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. By installing more devices in our communities, we're helping to improve access to lifesaving equipment when every second counts.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this installation possible. Together, we can continue working towards safer, better-prepared communities.

📍 Location: Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent

09/10/2026

❤️ ONE WEEK TO GO!

The countdown is on… just ONE WEEK until Jamie & Joe take on their 20-mile Lifesaving Challenge around Stone for Restart a Heart Day! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

On Friday 16th October, they’ll be out in the community visiting local defibrillators, checking they are ready to use and visiting local schools to deliver CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Training.

It’s going to be a busy day, but there’s one thing that would make it even more special…

Your support. 💚

🎯 Their fundraising target is £2,500 and every bit of support will help AEDdonate continue our work in communities, supporting defibrillators, raising awareness and helping people feel more confident to act when it matters most.

Whether you can make a donation, share their challenge or simply follow along on the day, we’d love you to be part of it.

👇 Support Jamie & Joe’s Lifesaving Challenge:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jamie-joe-s-lifesaving-challenge-2026-3779

One week.
20 miles.
Local schools.
Community defibrillators.
One lifesaving mission. 💚

Help AEDdonate Community Fundraising raise money to support AEDdonate

08/10/2026

🛍️ Shop with Purpose – Support AEDdonate! 🛍️

Did you know we have AEDdonate charity shops in multiple locations?
Every purchase you make helps us fund more community defibrillators and save lives ❤️

📍 Market Drayton – 12-16 Cheshire Street, TF9 1PD
📍 Leek – 12 Derby Street, ST13 5AB
📍 Stone Home & Furniture Store – 48 High Street, ST15 8AU
📍 Stone – 24 High Street, ST15 8AW

Pop in, grab a bargain, and support a life-saving cause 💛
🌐 www.aeddonate.org.uk
📞 01785 472224

07/10/2026

We’re delighted to share that AEDdonate is one of ten charities to receive a share of the £11,000 raised through this year’s Knot a Sports Day.

More than 250 people from local businesses came together at the University of Staffordshire in June for a day of team challenges, including an obstacle course, go-karts and Powerball - all while raising money for local good causes.

We’re incredibly grateful to the organisers, sponsors, participating businesses and everyone who helped make the event happen.

For AEDdonate, support like this helps us continue our work across communities - helping to place, register, maintain lifesaving defibrillators.

It’s a brilliant example of what can happen when local businesses come together with a shared purpose.

Thank you for choosing to support AEDdonate. ❤️