Killarney

By Michelle Crean
<h3>A local group hosting a life-saving information day tomorrow (Saturday) are to receive huge exposure on national TV after a crew came down to interview them about their campaign.</h3>
Members of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) &#8211; who are planning a &#8216;Restart a Heart Day&#8217; to raise awareness about life-saving techniques &#8211; invited journalist Paul Byrne and Virgin Media TV crew to town this week.
It&#8217;s hoped their campaign will be broadcast tonight (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday).
The KCRU event takes place tomorrow in ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre between 10.30am and 4pm as part of the European Restart a Heart Day. It&#8217;ll include CPR demos, public information, an art display, a video launch w&#65039;ith many prizes to be won.
&#8220;The crew interviewed Community Responder Helen Duggan who explained the events taking place on Saturday,&#8221; Kevin O&#8217;Leary from KCRU told the Killarney Advertiser.
&#8220;European Restart a Heart Day was founded with the support of the European parliament and takes place on October 16 every year. We&#8217;re spreading the message that 20 minutes of your time could make all the difference saving a life.&#8221;
In 2021, the focus of the event is on survivors with the hashtag #CPRSavedMyLife.
&#8220;With this campaign we want to create awareness that everyone can learn CPR and facilitate BLS courses in schools and public locations.&#8221;
He said they hope that Kerry TDs Danny Healy-Rae, Brendan Griffin and Minister for Education Norma Foley will be in attendance throughout the day, and the public are invited to attend.
&#8220;Find out how simple actions can save lives. Prizes include a three day First Aid course valued at &euro;300, two First Aid kits, and a voucher for a local business.&#8221;

National television exposure for local campaign

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