Thanks Steve for posting that FB article and well done to all of those people involved, let's hope that there is a happy ending to the story
I think that all the people involved deserve " the award of the week"
A follow up on the above, and as you said definitely " the award of the week" ref Pioneer
A SIXTH form student has been hailed a hero after racing to the rescue of a gentleman - thought to have had a cardiac arrest.Josh Townend, a year 13 pupil at Ysgol John Bright, was involved in saving the man's life on Sunday.
He was working in a shop in the Victoria Centre when a man in the shop opposite stopped breathing.
Ysgol John Bright posted on Facebook: "We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 student Josh Townend who has successfully completed his interview to become one of the youngest trainee Special Constables in North Wales.
"He was working in a shop in the Victoria Centre when a man in the shop opposite stopped breathing.
"He kept his calm whilst accessing and using a defibrillator on a recently retired deep-sea diver.
"The gentleman’s brother was so grateful to Josh he gave him his card and asked him to keep in touch.
"Today he contacted Josh to let him know the gentleman is now off the life support machine and we wish him a speedy recovery."
The school received a letter from a representative of Mostyn Estates congratulating Josh.
It stated: "I have been told by people who were present that Josh responded in an outstanding manner, and greatly assisted in the efforts to save the life of the person involved.
"I’m pleased to say that the person involved is responding well to treatment, and it is hopeful that they will make a full recovery.
"I wanted to write to express my gratitude for Josh’s actions, which are a credit to your school, and worthy of recognition."
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