Cardiac arrest

PC Ben Lefevre is reunited with John Beattie.

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you - man thanks PC who saved life

Estates Roofing managing director Dan Sanderson and his dog, Violet, alongside one of the defibrillators the company donated the money to purchase.

Roofing business which donated 3 life-saving defibrillators wins award

Gary Pendleton is reunited with paramedic team Annie O’Sullivan and Paul Arkle, who saved his life.

Cardiac arrest survivor reunited with paramedics who save his life

Walkers getting ready to set off on Lesley's Legacy Walk.

I wouldn't be here without defibrillator says cardiac arrest survivor

Craig Bailey alongside one of the defibrillators installed in memory of Lesley Anne Baker.

Lesley's legacy lives on as walk highlights lifesaving defibrillators

Campaigners want to tackle gender disparities in heart health outcomes

We want to tackle the troubling gender disparity in heart health

Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci MBE hands over 140 defibrillators to Durham Constabulary.

Police officers praised for saving life of toddler in cardiac arrest

Chaplins' Andy Golding now has a defibrillator on the pub, with help from Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci along with Sunderland BID's CE Sharon Appleby.

We've installed a defibrillator on our popular Sunderland pub

Sergio Petrucci (right) with the vandalised defibrillator cabinet.

Could cost lives - Red Sky slams vandals who damaged defibrillator

Ex-Sunderland and Middlesbrough striker defies retirement advice after horrific injury as comeback begins

Ex-Sunderland striker defies retirement advice after horrific injury

Red Sky Foundation CEO Sergio Petrucci with Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Sir David Bell alongside the CPR simulator.

Charity's life saving donation to city's university

Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci MBE hands over 140 defibrillators to Durham Constabulary.

Watch city charity's amazing defibrillator donation to police force

Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci and PC Alex Kirbey.

Every police car to carry a defibrillator thanks to Red Sky Foundation

Family and friends raise a toast to much missed Lesley as her mission is finally completed with the installation of last defibrillator.

Family's pride as Lesley's legacy defibrillator dream comes true

Nathan Cole with his niece Nancy.

Uncle running Half Marathon for charity which helped save niece's life

Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci celebrates raising over £200,000.

Red Sky Foundation ball raises over £200,000 to support heart care
North East heart charity the Red Sky Foundation has raised a whopping £204,000 at its annual ball to further support its vital work for babies, children and adults with complex heart conditions.
Neil Fatkin

George Newman with the ambulance crew that saved his life.

I value each day as a bonus- granddad thanks crew that saved his life

Pearse Kavanagh killed his girlfriend's brother when he tried to stop him attacking his sister in South Shields

Thug killed girlfriend’s brother in brutal attack

Cheryl Archbold whose daughter Beatrix had a heart transplant.

Tears as Roker mum relives daughter's organ transplant

Beatrix Archbold who couldn’t wait for Christmas to come.

'You might save a life': mum's organ donation message

These vital first aid techniques can save a life.

Expert tips on how to give first aid and save a life

Beatrix Archbold who has gone from having a heart transplant to getting ready for the Mini Great North Run in the space of a year.

Beatrix - the little Wearside girl with a new heart and a big GNR plan

Beatrix Archbold whose family are celebrating a year of being out of hospital after her heart transplant.

Heart transplant girl celebrates first year after leaving hospital

Football team includes heroes suffering with critical heart conditions

The new defibrillator at Bethel Church on Thorndale Road.

Life-saving defibrillator installed outside Sunderland church

Beatrix Archbold who is helping the Rainbow Trust this Christmas.

The little girl with a new heart - and a new cause to support

Former footballer Fabrice Muamba has praised the vital work of the Red Sky Foundation.

Fabrice Muamba's amazing video for Sunderland charity
Sunderland charity flooded with requests after Fabrice Muamba's backing
Chris Cordner

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident

Adults in the UK believe there is a 50/50 chance of surviving a cardiac arrest

Adults believe there is a 50/50 chance of surviving a cardiac arrest

Chest pains aren't the only way that a heart attack can present itself, especially in women (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the unexpected signs of cardiac arrest for women

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