Football Queensland has launched the Community Heart Program together with Stryker, which is a new fundraising initiative that will assist clubs in the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
The program highlights Football Queensland’s continued commitment towards the safety of all participants, in moments where emergency care needs to be provided.
“Football Queensland is delighted to launch the Community Heart Program to support our clubs at all levels of the game in providing a safe environment for participants and attendees,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said.
“We can’t stress enough how important it is for all FQ licensed clubs in Queensland to have at least one AED accessible when games are being played to provide participants with the best possible chance of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest.
“Through this new initiative and our partnership with First Aid Accident & Emergency, Football Queensland is proud to offer clubs a best practice solution with access to discounted defibrillation packages and valuable education on heart safety.
“The Community Heart Program fundraising platform provides our clubs with a simple and easy way to raise money for the purchase of an AED package, so that together we can ensure every football ground in Queensland is a safe place for all in attendance.”
Stryker is a medical technology company which manufactures AEDs. Their connection to the Community Heart Program means they will provide clubs across Queensland with access to a fundraising platform, built specifically to raise money for the purchase of an AED package.
“At Stryker, we are driven to make healthcare better and we feel proud that we are in a position to support Football Queensland with technology that could make a difference in an emergency situation,” Stryker Managing Director Ryan McCarthy said.
“Stryker and Football Queensland share many of the same values when it comes to the care of their community, whether that is promoting the health benefits of playing sport or providing vital lifesaving tools.”
You can view the Community Heart Program fundraising platform here.
You can view the First Aid Accident & Emergency website here.