Good luck to everyone taking part in the Guernsey Marathon this weekend - and a big shout out to our paramedics and Dr Mat Dorrian who are running the relay for Bowel Cancer Guernsey.

If you want to support them you can donate at sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/team/30656

🚑 Our ambulance crews will also be on hand alongside first aid teams from St John Guernsey LBG if anyone needs our help.

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This is a great example of emergency responders working together to save lives. We know that early recognition of a cardiac arrest,with early CPR and defibrillation followed by advanced care saves lives. Well done to everyone involved.Yesterday Wendy Brehaut attended Police Headquarters to surprise and thank officers involved in saving her life. Earlier this year, Wendy suffered a cardiac arrest within her home address, and at the time police officers PC Andrew Burns and PC Joseph Cox were dispatched and the first emergency responders on scene.

Both officers are trained to have enhanced first aid skills and carry additional equipment. PC Burns and PC Cox quickly commenced lifesaving efforts, including CPR while waiting for the Ambulance to arrive.

As a result of a combined effort by all Emergency Services, Wendy was resuscitated and is now on the road to recovery.

We of course do not expect anything for our services but it is always rewarding when people we help are able to thank us, and for us to see the direct result of our officers' efforts.

This was very much a joint effort from all Emergency services but thanks to the quick response and actions of PC Burns and PC Cox, Wendy got the best care possible.

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A group of paramedics and an Emergency Department consultant will be running the Guernsey marathon on Sunday for Bowel Cancer Guernsey.

Bowel Cancer Guernsey was chosen as it has special significance because one of their colleagues has personally benefited from the charity’s support

The team, ‘Five Vital Signs’, comprising of paramedics Ross Senior, Steve Domaille, Dom Fletcher, Andy Adam and Dr Mat Dorrian, is taking part in the marathon relay around the 26.2 mile course.

Ross Senior said: “Taking part in the Guernsey Marathon as a joint ambulance and Emergency Department team is a great way to demonstrate the close partnership we share in caring for our community. Supporting Bowel Cancer Guernsey is particularly meaningful to us, as we’ve seen first-hand the difference the charity makes to patients and their families. We’re proud to run together for such an important cause.”

Dr Mat Dorian said: “Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Guernsey, but the good news is if it can be diagnosed in the early stages it can be successfully treated. Bowel Cancer Guernsey has done a great job in raising this awareness and we are pleased to be able to support them to do more in the Bailiwick.”

Dr Dorian added: “The symptoms can include a change in bowel habits, which might be loose stools, diarrhoea or constipation; rectal bleeding; unexplained weight loss; extreme unexplained tiredness; persistent abdominal pain or a lump. The symptoms can also be similar to a number of other conditions, so it is important to get yourself checked.”

To make a donation click sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/team/30656

Read the full media release ambulance.gg/marathon-medics-supporting-bowel-cancer-guernsey

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