Before presenting the defibrillator to club president, Richard Grimmett, Emma spoke of her personal experience of sudden cardiac arrest while training. Emma's experience demonstrates that anyone can suffer cardiac arrest at any time. Emma said that if a defibrillator was available she would have been treated immediately, but it was only because her heart was strong due to training that she survived the extra vital minutes until help arrived. Because of her condition she now has a tiny defibrillator implant.
Rotary District Governor Andrew Suggett was present, along with Assistant Governor, Alan Ollis. Wal Kelly, the driving force behind the program to instal 10 units in the Ocean Grove community is pictured with the Andrew near a unit in the local shopping centre at Shell Road.
