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Collingham nurse thanked by community for saving walking footballer’s life

15 Mar 2024 1 min read No comments General

A nurse who led a community effort to save a man’s life after he suffered a cardiac arrest on a football pitch was thanked by the survivor.

Gemma Tarr, a cardiology nurse, stepped in after 65-year-old Nick Barton collapsed at Collingham Football Club just metres away from her during a walking football session.

What happened next – in an incident that took place on Sunday, November 26 – was an impressive display of community spirit as several members of the football club worked together to save Nick’s life…

FULL story at source: https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/it-was-a-massive-team-effort-to-save-my-life-9356743/

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