Specsavers lab assistant fundraises for defibrillator

A lab assistant at the Cheltenham Specsavers practice has launched a fundraising campaign for a defibrillator for the community.

James Tombs’ campaign Hampers for Hearts aimed to raise £1,800 to purchase the device, which will be placed outside the practice on the high street. So far, he has raised £700 by selling raffle tickets for a hamper containing prizes donated by local businesses and customers.

Tombs said: ‘I’m so grateful for the support so far with the Hampers for Hearts campaign – thanks to everyone who has been so keen to help. The next hamper we’ll be working on will be for Mother’s Day, with more coming throughout the year.’