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Two new defibrillators have been installed in Ringstead and Holworth, thanks to a successful fundraising campaign. The defibrillators are located at the Reef Cafe in Ringstead and Holworth Church. They were funded by a crowdfunding campaign on JustGiving, which raised over £3,000. Reef Cafe location Holworth Church location The defibrillators are available for use by anyone in the event of a cardiac arrest. They are easy to use, and they can save lives. We are grateful to everyone who donated to the fundraising campaign. Your generosity has helped to make our community a safer place. How to Use a Defibrillator If you see someone who is having a cardiac arrest, call 999 immediately. Then, follow these steps: The Importance of Defibrillators Defibrillators are essential for saving lives in the event of a cardiac arrest. They can increase the chance of survival by up to 70%. We are pleased to be able to provide two new defibrillators for our community. We hope that they will never be needed, but we are glad that they are there in case of an emergency. Thank you again to everyone who donated to the fundraising campaign. Your generosity has made a real difference. Additional Information We hope you will never need to use a defibrillator, but we are glad that they are there in case of an emergency. The new defibrillators are located in a prime position on the South West Coast Path, which is a popular walking and hiking trail. There have been two incidents of cardiac arrest on the path in recent years, which highlights the importance of having these devices readily available. We would like to thank everyone who donated to the fundraising campaign. Your generosity has helped to save lives.