First aid heroes

Every day around the world, ‘ordinary’ people are saving lives using their knowledge of first aid. Read their stories to be inspired!

CPR saved my life: Denmark

CPR saved my life: Denmark

"The first aid training saved her life" Each year, the Danish Red Cross trains more than 60,000 people in first aid. Victoria was lucky that her childminder had learned how to give first aid. Not all accident victims are so lucky. First aid can save life. Photo:...

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FA heroes Kiribati case study

FA heroes Kiribati case study

First aid course becomes a matter of life and death for one grandmother Seven-month-old Keetika Tongarua has almost died twice in her short life, but has been saved each time by her grandmother, who learnt first-aid skills at a Red Cross village course. Keetika lives...

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FA heroes Sri Lanka  case study

FA heroes Sri Lanka case study

" First aid saved my life" Mr Sellathambi Theiventhiran farms and works as a laborer in the paddy fields.  He also collects natural honey in the forest around the village. The honey sale brings in seasonal income. The Vakarai honey is believed to be the best and...

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