A regular at cafe sessions for carers walks into a bar and ends up getting a defibrillator to save lives in Spalding.
On the first Tuesday of every month, Fenchurch House Care Home at Spalding Common holds the Carers Cafe.
The idea is for individuals caring for loved ones living with dementia to come together, support and get advice for their situations.
It’s proved a huge hit with several members attending regularly and building up a relationship.
As a thank-you, they wanted to give something back, so decided to fundraise for a defibrillator for the care home.
Carol McCluskey, whose husband is a resident at Fenchurch House, reached out to local businesses for it.
When she visited Churchill’s Bar in Long Sutton however, owner Debbie Rose straight away offered to purchase one outright.
“Debbie had worked in the care sector for many years and understood the critical importance of having life-saving equipment,” said a spokesman for Country Court which operates the home. “She generously offered to donate a brand-new defibrillator to Fenchurch House.
“This remarkable gesture exceeded all expectations and left Carol and the group deeply moved.”
Debbie and her friend Kerry Bowley visited Fenchurch House, to meet the staff, residents and regulars of the Carers Café.
“It was a chance to celebrate the spirit of community and the positive impact that can be achieved when people come together to support one another,” the spokesman continued.
Carol said: “I am thrilled and deeply touched by Debbie’s incredible generosity.
“The donation of a defibrillator means so much to all of us.
“I wanted to do something to give back to Fenchurch House because the staff are simply the best.
“They consistently go above and beyond, and this is my way of showing appreciation for everything they have done for me and my family.”
Ganiyu Lawal, home manager at Fenchurch House, “On behalf of myself and my team, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Debbie for this amazing donation.
“The defibrillator is more than we could have hoped for, and knowing we can further support both our residents and the local community aligns perfectly with our values and commitment to care.”
