07/15/2025
Life-Saving Award!
Last night we were also privileged to recognize one of our MFR Volunteers with a Life-Saving Award for her role in helping to save a life last summer!
In July of 2024, while sitting at home, Stephanie was called on by a neighbour and asked to assist with a family member who had collapsed inside a home during a party. Stephanie went over and found an adult female unresponsive and without vital signs. Stephanie initiated CPR right away while waiting for first responders to arrive. Once first responders arrive and took over the compressions, Stephanie remained an active part of the resuscitation efforts, managing airway & ventilations until paramedics took over.
We can happily share that the outcome was the best possible for the female, a tribute to quick actions and early good quality CPR.
Stephanie has been with the Volunteer Medical First Response Unit of St John Ambulance Guelph since 2011 and has volunteered at events across Guelph, Wellington County, and other areas across southern Ontario.
