Community Projects
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Screening Event - May 2013
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) are Back to Life's chosen charity for 2013. Over the course of the May bank holiday weekend, BTL's director Jo Lawrence successfully organised a cardiac screening event for 200 young adults between the ages of 14 - 35 to test for undiagnosed heart conditions that may lead to sudden death syndrome (SDS), a heart-breaking condition that sees 12 young adults die in the UK every year.
CRY's work is instrumental in both raising awareness and actively screening the population to help those at risk find help before it is too late.
Read more about the event, as well as it's press coverage, in our news article for the event.
Leith Hill Action Group's 2012 Fundraising Run/Walk
The Leith Hill Action Group are raising money to preserve and protect the local heritage and wildlife in and around Leith Hill by opposing any and all proposals for damaging developments (e.g. drilling for oil) that threaten this area of outstanding natural beauty.
This year we provided first aid cover for LHAG's 10k fundraiser walk/run, which gave participants the opportunity to enjoy a challenging run or relaxing stroll through one of the most beautiful parts of the country, taking in sights such as Leith Hill Tower, the heighest point in the South East of England, and the stunning views to to South Downs from Coldharbour Cricket Club.
Emergency Blood Runners 2012 - on going
Sales Director David Lawrence, after spending 3 1/2 months travelling the challenging terrain of South America on a motorbike, decided to put his 35 years motorbiking experience to good use in the community. You can see David in the middle of the night traveling the roads to deliver emergency blood supplies to hospitals in London and Surrey Area. More recently you may also catch up as the sun rises deliving the much needed daily milk supplies to the special baby care units in London.
Effingham and Leatherhead Rugby Football Club (E&LRFC) 2005 - on going
For the past 6 years Back to Life have; provided voluntary services to E&LRFC, train their members in a 4 hour rugby first aid, organised the training and provision of the Physio and first aid services for the 1stXI, 2ndX,l 3rdXl and the under 21 teams, provided pitch side first aid cover for the current U18 and U14, co-ordinated and worked with St Johns Ambulance to ensure there was a high standard of fist aid support during E&LRFC Mini Festival.
Back to Life were the key drivers in the implementation of basic life support and defibrillation training and installation of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) at the Effingham Rugby club. The standards and resources set at the club are well recognised by the Rugby Football Union (RFU).
West Hill school 2010 - on going
For the past two years Back to Life have been visiting year 10 students at the West Hill special needs school in Leatherhead. we teach OCR level 2 Science Laboratory first aid. The challenge is to find innovative ways to address the learning challenges that these young people face. The sessions are always fun and lively and with great results for both students and back to life. In addition to this the company has run evening sessions for the Back to the Future club. Students who have left the school return once a week to learn valuable skills to help them in their every day life. Back to life run a term of sessions teaching the youths life saving skills. Jo Lawrence from Back to Life told the local newspapers that the standards amongst those who attended was extremely good and that they had all worked very hard to achieve their life saving skills certificate.
Frensham Brownies 2010
On Monday 4th October 2010, after 3 weeks of training and assessment Joanna Lawrence Managing Director of Back to Life Ltd presented the Brownies with their first aid badges and certificates. Joanna said "they were absolutely brilliant they all did extremely well and I was amazed at how they all managed both the theory and practical assessment. Well done Frensham Brownies." Brown Owl Jane Dale and Snowy Owl, Zoey both took part in the helping with the 3 week training and were delighted with the performance of everyone one of their girls. Joanna said she is looking foward to returning to help them towards their advanced first aid badge some time next year.
Frensham Brownies 2011
After the excellent achievements of the frensham Brownies obtaining their first aid badge Jo Lawrence from Back to Life returned to help the brownies achieve their advanced badges. This involved the 7,8 and 9-year old girls performing resuscitation on adult manikin dolls. This is hard work for such small hands but the Brownies achieved their badges with great determination and smiles on their faces. Well done Fensham Brownies you are a credit to your pack.