A lifesaving ex-Bolton Wanderers player has stressed how important CPR is. Leam Richardson saved the life of player Charlie Wyke in November 2021 when they were both at Wigan Athletic. Charlie's heart stopped for four minutes when he suffered a cardiac arrest - his then manager, Leam, administered CPR, before club doctor Jonathan Tobin - who also saved the life of Fabrice Muamba on the pitch in 2012 when the Bolton midfielder collapsed against Tottenham - took over.
As part of the British Heart Foundation and Sky Bet's 'Every Minute Matters' campaign, Charlie has joined an inspiring line-up of footballers impacted by life-threatening heart conditions dubbed the ‘Re-Starting 11’. Every Minute Matters aims to recruit 270,000 people – the equivalent of three Wembleys – to learn lifesaving CPR over the next 12 months. Leam, a former right back for Wanderers, said: “From the experience I had with Charlie, I know that learning CPR is paramount.
I was so thankful I knew how to administer CPR on that day in 2021, alongside the help of Dr Tobin and the team. "Charlie’s story had a happy ending and it's great to see him back playing, but that’s only possible thanks to CPR. Charlie Wyke "I’d encourage everyone to take the time to learn it - it’s a vital skill and you never know, you might just help save someone’s life.
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