Posted by Sam McCurdy
Former yellow Wiggle, Greg Page's not-for-profit, 'Heart of The Nation' and 'Nextdoor' are joining forces to help save Aussie lives. He has given an impassioned plea to get whole neighbourhoods involved in a lifesaving training session.Greg and Surf Lifesaving Australia will lead a special virtual training class on the 19th of September, with the goal of breaking the world record for most people simultaneously trained in CPR and defibrillation. With this one simple step, you can help save a family member, friend, or neighbour.
Greg has taken up CPR education as his mission, after surviving a heart attack at a bushfire relief concert earlier this year.
“The shocking thing for me was I thought I was fit, I was walking every day, I was going to the gym, I was playing cricket" he said. "It’s a warning to everybody that even if you think you’re fit and healthy, you should get the proper checks done.”
Greg was saved by a Nurse in the crowd who helped perform CPR before using a defibrillator to shock his heart back into action.
“If you are empowered by knowing about CPR, you can actually be a lifesaver,” Greg said. “I just really want people to understand that any attempt at resuscitation is better than none.
Register here and join Greg and Surf Life Saving Australia on the 19th of September, at 7:00 pm AEST, where they will lead this life-saving event and hopefully break the world record.