Lanarkshire pub installs lifesaving defibrillator following sudden deaths of local men

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A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed outside an East Kilbride pub in memory of lost loved ones.Following the sudden deaths of two staff member's dads to heart complications, The Kittoch held a fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation and raised £3000 to enable them to purchase the equipment.

General manager Jamie McKenna told Lanarkshire Live : "The reason behind us raising money was we lost a couple of people close to us at The Kittoch in a short period of time - Brian and Donny.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android "We decided to hold a fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation that allowed us to get a defibrillator and case for the community that we will power and upkeep to use for anybody in the community who might be in need."Jamie said they wouldn't have raised enough funds without the support of regular punter Davie McCann who has helped his local raise around £20,000 for local charities through race nights and other fundraising events.Jamie added: "Davie has been a massive part of our fundraising efforts; from hosting race nights to collecting incredible prizes from golf experience days to flat screen TV's."Without the help from him our fundraising efforts wouldn’t be the same."Davie helped the Kittoch team raise £5400 in one night for Cardiomyopathy UK and has also collected