Caldy Rugby club’s lifesaving gift

May 7 2008 by Sue McCann, Hoylake and West Kirby News

LIFE-SAVING equipment was handed over to Caldy Rugby Club on Sunday, thanks to the Craig Hodgkinson Memorial Trust.

The defibrillator, which can enhance the possibilities of surviving a cardiac arrest, will provide additional peace of mind to the 500 youngsters and senior members, together with their families, who regularly use the ground.

Vital training on the use of this piece of equipment will be provided free of charge by the North West Ambulance Service which has been instrumental in facilitating the purchase of the equipment.

The Craig Hodgkinson Memorial Trust was established by John and Diane Hodgkinson in memory of their son Craig, who died at the age of 27 from cardiomyopthia while playing rugby.

The Hodgkinson family have strong connections with Wirral. Mr Hodgkinson played rugby at Caldy and a team from their new home in Glasgow regularly take part in the Caldy Sevens.