News - May, 2016

News

May, 2016

Niamh & Beth Launch GO18FORJOE & Help to Save Young Heartbeats

Niamh & Beth Launch GO18FORJOE & Help to Save Young Heartbeats

Posted: Sat, 28 May 2016

Niamh Beange and Beth Russell, both aged 19, are taking a graphics and e-media foundation degree at Leicester College and De Montfort University. They are the creative force behind GO18FORJOE, a new campaign from local charity the Joe Humphries Memorial... Read More »

Tags: Active4Joe, Go18ForJoe

On your Marks, Get Set, Go!  Get Ready to Run a Very Special Mile for Joe

On your Marks, Get Set, Go! Get Ready to Run a Very Special Mile for Joe

Posted: Fri, 27 May 2016

Joe's Jog, now in its third year, will take place before the Mattioli Woods Rothley 10k running event, which takes place in the Leicestershire village on Tuesday 14 June.

The inclusive and family-friendly fun run gives families and children aged seven... Read More »

Tags: Active4Joe, Rothley 10k

Wigston Magna Methodist Church Installs Community Defibrillator

Wigston Magna Methodist Church Installs Community Defibrillator

Posted: Tue, 24 May 2016

The congregation at the church, in Cross Street, was assisted by local charity the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT) in getting the defibrillator in place.

David Cawthorn, a senior member of the congregation at the church, said: "We know that defibrillators... Read More »

Tags: CPR, Defibrillator

Defibrillators Should be in all Schools

Defibrillators Should be in all Schools

Posted: Thu, 12 May 2016

Education bosses are encouraging all schools to have a defibrillator on site in case of emergencies.

It follows the tragic death of trainee teacher, Ian Babington, at Roundhill Academy, last month.

Mr Babington, 45, collapsed while teaching after suffering... Read More »

Tags: CPR, Defibrillator

£10k Charity Aim for Pals

£10k Charity Aim for Pals

Posted: Thu, 05 May 2016

A group of friends are planning to raise £10,000 for charity in 12 months with a series of seven events.

Jits Chauhan, a 42 year old architect from Oadby is one of the members of a group now numbering about 30 people who are pulling together to put... Read More »

Tags: Events

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