Bolton Rugby Club has a newly installed difibrillator courtesy of Bolton Otherpaedics.
Bolton Orthopaedics has kindly donated the defibrillator to Bolton Rugby Club which has been situated in the club's gym, which is also next to the pitches.
The vital piece of lifesaving equipment increases the chances of someone surviving a cardiac arrest increases from six per cent to 74 per cent if a shock is delivered in the first three to five minutes of a person collapsing.
Sue Merrifield, practice manager at Bolton Orthopaedics, said: "We’re delighted to be supporting Bolton Rugby.
"The quick use of defibrillators is vital and as a sponsor of Bolton Rugby we wanted to help ensure anyone who is playing at the club has a fighting chance of survival should the very worst happen."
Club captain Les Towler added: "We’re really thankful for the kind support Bolton Orthopaedics have shown in helping us acquire an additional defibrillator.
"It’s a generous donation and we are delighted to have it."
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