Dear Editor,
On Friday, Jan. 13, I collapsed due to a cardiac arrest while playing recreational hockey at the Richmond Ice Center.
Our goaltender, Todd Roberts, who is a retired firefighter, administered CPR and defibrillation with an AED.
This rapid action by my teammates, rink staff, Richmond paramedics and firefighters saved my life. My family and I will be forever grateful.
As so many doctors told me “you had excellent CPR.” This event underlines the importance of community members receiving training in CPR, the use of an AED and the availability of AEDs in public facilities.
Time is critical, so please remember to yield to an ambulance or firetruck the next time you see the flashing lights and sirens. Seconds count!
I would also like to thank all the doctors and nurses at the Richmond Hospital Emergency Dept. and ICU for their exceptional care.
Happily, I am now recovering at home with the support of my family.
Lee and Laurel Banner
RICHMOND
