The Paul Alan Project

Clare Parish gave a moving and deeply personal recount of the events that led to the creation of The Paul Alan Project. She spoke passionately about the sudden loss of her father to cardiac arrest at a football match, and the lasting impact of feeling powerless in those critical first moments.

Clare powerfully highlighted that cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, without warning, and that early CPR and access to defibrillators save lives. Her talk reinforced the importance of equipping communities with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to act immediately in an emergency.

Her message strongly resonated with Rotary values of service, prevention, and community responsibility—turning personal tragedy into a mission that saves lives.

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Here are three clear Calls to Action for Rotary, aligned with Rotary values and practical impact:

1. Champion life-saving education

   Support and promote CPR and defibrillator training within your club and the wider community so more people have the confidence to act in an emergency.

2. Increase access to defibrillators

   Help fund, install, or maintain public access defibrillators in high-footfall community locations where they can save lives.

3. Partner with and advocate for impact

   Work alongside charities such as The Paul Alan Project to raise awareness, support local initiatives, and ensure communities are better prepared for cardiac emergencies.

For more information and how to contact them https://www.thepaulalanproject.org/ourwhy