The Cormac Trust

ANNOUNCEMENT THE CORMAC TRUST'S 'FINAL WHISTLE' In this 20-year anniversary week, the Cormac Trust is announcing its closure. Read about the reasons & its record over two decades, in the link below (fb) facebook.com/thecormactrust… pic : Cormac speaking in Belfast on 28 February 2004

from broader impact of CTrust campaigns–through AEDs & CPR provided by others,detection of heart defects by increased cardiac screening & enhanced statutory & community provision. To know that from Cormac’s death,lives have been saved,is a solid reward for the Trust's work (4/4)

Brendan McAnallen (RIP) also lobbied Spar Henderson Group to install AEDs in shops. Some time ago it was revealed that 17 people had been resuscitated by Spar shop AEDs through ‘Heart of the Community’ scheme. Beyond that,there’s no way to measure how many others were saved (3/4)

We know of several cases where AEDs distributed by the Trust were used to revive heart-attack victims successfully. To this, add the couple of dozen lives revived through CPR by the Community First Responders Armagh & Tyrone, a spinoff initiated by the Trust. (2/4)

The Cormac Trust 2004-2024 (Part 4) It’s impossible to count exactly how many deaths from SADS have been prevented over the last two decades. Still, it’s fair to say that scores of lives have been saved, directly or indirectly, by initiatives of the Cormac Trust. (1/4)

The reach of the Trust’s training schemes has gone much further, however. Scores of other groups, and many hundreds of individuals have, through the charity’s influence and example, undergone their own training and managed to save lives in their own communities. (3/3)

This training has equipped them to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and carry out Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in emergencies. Some of those trained in this way have gone on to use the skills learned and save lives of people close to them. (2/3)

The Cormac Trust 2004-2024 in review (Part3) Being ready to deal with emergencies immediately is a vital way to combat SADS&save lives In addition to providing defibrillators,The Trust has paid qualified trainers to train circa 2500 volunteers in clubs & community groups(1/3)

Much has been discovered since then, leading to earlier interventions to prevent cardiac arrest. The Trust distributed over £180,000 in funds directly to this crucial research at universities & hospitals around Ireland, north & south. (2/2)

The Cormac Trust 2004-2024 in review (Part Two) Funding research into the causes of SADS has been a key aim of the Trust over the last two decades. Twenty years ago, knowledge of SADS was quite limited not only among the public, but also in general medical circles. (1/2)

The Trust also assisted recipients with necessary fundraising, advice, training & maintenance. It encouraged many other organisations to procure & secure this life-saving equipment. 20 yrs on, it's no coincidence Ireland is one of the best equipped countries in this respect (3/3)

First, let's look at defibrillators. The Trust has provided over 300 defibrillators to sports clubs, community centres, first-aid bodies, schools, universities, lifeboats & more. More than £200,000 of the Trust's funds have been contributed towards their purchase. (2/3)

The Cormac Trust 2004-2024 In review (Part One) As Cormac's 20th anniversary approaches, it's timely to reflect on what the Cormac Trust has achieved over two decades. (1/3)

Have you checked your defibrillator recently? Are the pads & battery in date? If you require replacement pads and battery please get in contact and The Cormac Trust will be happy to help Call us on 02837 547721 or email admin@thecormactrust.com

At the Ulster Herald we've pieced together a film looking back on Tyrone's maiden All-Ireland win in 2003 including interviews with Peter Canavan, Kevin Hughes and Dónal McAnallen and it can be watched below: wearetyrone.com/sport/caught-r…

We are at CWSAN Mid Ulster Health and Well Being Event in Lissan Hall, Cookstown today.

19 years ago today we lost Cormac McAnallen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Some years later now, after the rollout of 275 defibrillators,its great news that their Heart of the Community campaign has since saved 17 lives.This initiative is just part of Brendan’s legacy alongside the work which The Cormac Trust continues to do throughout Ireland & beyond

Brendan McAnallen was a Spar retailer for many years, he had a working relationship with the Henderson Group (SPAR franchise.) On an occasion years ago, Brendan contacted & met with the Henderson Group urging they use their extensive store network to install defibrillators.

Rest easy big Cormac Mac. 19 years 🙏🏻