Defibrillator Appeal
Michael Cura Defibrillator Appeal
The Michael Cura Defibrillator Appeal helps schools, youth groups, workplaces and communities improve access to life-saving public access defibrillators.
Defibrillator Appeal
The Michael Cura Defibrillator Appeal helps schools, youth groups, workplaces and communities improve access to life-saving public access defibrillators.
Michael’s Story
On 21 July 2016, Michael Cura died during a school organised cycling pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Michael was 16 years old, physically fit, full of dreams and ambitions, and preparing for a future in healthcare.
Michael’s death was sudden, unexpected and devastating. The live Calon Hearts source material describes him as gentle, considerate and deeply committed to helping others, with a strong sense of faith, service and community.
Following Michael’s death, his parents made a generous donation in his memory to help Calon Hearts support schools and youth groups in Wales that need a defibrillator. The appeal continues that practical legacy by helping more settings take steps to protect the people who learn, work, play and gather there.
Michael’s legacy is rooted in care for others: helping more schools and communities have access to equipment that can make a critical difference in a cardiac emergency.
Why Access Matters
One of the aims highlighted in the live appeal material is to ensure that schools have access to defibrillators and that staff are trained to use them in an emergency.
The appeal supports Lisa’s wider Defibrillators & Training content by giving schools, youth groups, businesses and community settings a clear campaign route for fundraising, applying and starting a conversation with the Calon Hearts team.
Who Can Get Involved
Fundraise, apply for support and talk to Calon Hearts about defibrillator access and CPR confidence in education settings.
Bring families, young people and local networks together to fundraise for equipment that can support the whole community.
Support a defibrillator project, fundraise with staff or partner with Calon Hearts to create visible life-saving impact.
Support The Appeal
Whether you are fundraising for a school, supporting a local community project or exploring a workplace defibrillator, the Calon Hearts team can help guide the next step.
Use the Michael Cura Appeal pack to support school, workplace or community fundraising.
Download PackMake a donation to the Michael Cura Defibrillator Appeal and help schools and communities access life-saving equipment.
Make A DonationAsk about applications, fundraising, defibrillator placement, CPR training or partnership support.
Contact Calon HeartsThe Michael Cura Defibrillator Appeal helps turn remembrance into practical action by improving access to defibrillators where people learn, work and gather.
Help continue Michael's legacy by supporting access to life-saving defibrillators in schools, youth groups and communities. Every donation helps Calon Hearts make more places better prepared for a cardiac emergency.