Branch donates to important appeal

5 March 2025

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The London Branch have this week donated £1,000 to the Carlisle United Supporters’ Trust fundraising drive which aims to buy four brand new defibrillators for Brunton Park.

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There is currently one defibrillator on site – adjacent to the Neil Sports Centre entrance – with the installation of the further units set to make the stadium one of the safest in the country.

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The fundraising initiative, spearheaded by the Carlisle United Supporters’ Trust and in association with St John Ambulance, has a target of £5,112 to cover the costs of the defibrillators, complete with secure cabinets.

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Branch chairman Dave Brown said: “We were delighted that we were able to donate £1,000 to the appeal set up by the Supporters' Trust.

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“There is no question that having defibrillators nearby will save lives in the seasons ahead.”

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Trust chair Dan MacLennan said: "The Supporters’ Trust is delighted to be launching our defibrillator appeal.

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"Ensuring the entirety of Brunton Park has defibrillator coverage by purchasing four new devices to complement the one currently in-situ is something we can all agree is a worthwhile cause.

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"These devices can literally be the difference between life and death and having several at strategic points around the ground can only be a good thing.

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"Please take a minute to read the various social media posts we have coming in the next few weeks, it could just help save a life.

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"We’d like to thank in advance everybody who contributes to this appeal!"

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To read a full article on the appeal, visit the News & Star website HERE.

 

To donate to the appeal, click HERE.