DARRON Bibby from Culcheth is once again putting in the miles, this time to raise funds to purchase a life-saving defibrillator to be sited in the centre of Culcheth Village.
He is aiming to run at least 1,000 miles throughout the year, averaging 20 to 25 miles per week and will also do a run on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
His last run for this fundraiser will be on New Year’s Eve.
By today, he had already completed 160 miles.
Darron said: “I hope to raise a minimum of £2,210. This will cover the cost of a life saving defibrillator,
community display case and provide certified defibrillator training for up to 12 people that will be offered to local businesses situated in the centre of Culcheth Village.
“The village centre is extremely busy all year round so having access to a defibrillator is vital.
“Any funds raised over £2,210 will be donated to The Oliver King Foundation – a brilliant Liverpool based charity set up by Oliver’s parents Joanne and Mark King in memory of their 12-year-old son, Oliver, who suffered a cardiac arrest while at a swimming lesson at school. Without access to a defibrillator in or near the school, his chances of survival dropped significantly with every minute that went by.”
The Oliver King Foundation has saved 60-plus lives in schools and sporting venues, placed more than 5,900 defibrillators across the UK and trained over 135,000 people.
Cllr Wendy Maisey said: “We are delighted with Darron’s offer to fund a defibrillator through his sponsored run. We know defibrillators save lives and
to have one situated around the village green would be so welcome.
“Please get behind Darron and support his campaign which will hugely benefit our community.”
If anyone would like to kindly sponsor Darron, they can donate on his Just Giving page as follows: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/darron-bibby
