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‘We’ve managed to place 6,000 defibrillators across our country, and we’ve saved 68 lives’

20,000 defibrillators are now being distributed to schools in England.

Mark King’s 12-year-old son Oliver died after his heart stopped during a school swimming lesson in 2011.

Speaking to 5 Live’s Clare McDonnell, Mark said: “I’m a dad on a mission to stop any other parents going through what we’ve been through.

“We’ve managed to place 6,000 defibrillators across our country.â€

Mark has been campaigning for over a decade to get defibrillators out into schools.

“It’s a monumental day for the foundation.â€

The Oliver King Foundation launched in 2012 and is improving access to the devices.

“It’s Oliver’s legacy.â€

This clip is originally from 5 Live Drive from Friday 20th January 2023.

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