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Cara Harder, Mary Lyon and Wendy Zilkie were at work at Cargill Limited when co-worker Robin Gabb collapsed in her cubicle and went into complete cardiac arrest. They called 9-1-1, performed CPR and utilized the automated external defibrillator. The ambulance soon arrived and the paramedics took over. After a couple of weeks in hospital, Robin was released and has now made a complete recovery. In a tearful speech during the ceremony, Robin credited Cara, Mary and Wendy with saving her life. Without the actions of these ladies, I would not be here right now, Robin said. I am so thankful to the Red Cross for offering this service and to Cargill for training their employees. More companies need to make this available to their staff. Each of the ladies expressed relief that they remembered their training. I was so nervous but I remembered my training and followed the steps I was taught, Mary recalled. Doug Hlady was enjoying a 75th anniversary party in Selkirk, Manitoba last summer when one of the honourees, a 98 year-old man, began choking on a piece of steak. Someone cried for help and Doug immediately responded. I just jumped up and went over, and went behind his wheelchair, braced against it and performed chest compressions from behind. It popped out on the second thrust, Hlady said after the awards were handed out. All four recipients grimaced at the thought of being labeled heroes, preferring to state they were simply in the right place at the right time and that anybody would have done the same thing. The Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award is sponsored by Walmart. To book a first aid course for your group or workplace or to inquire about available classes, visit www.redcross.ca or contact your local office. Posted Sepetember 9, 2010 |
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