The Batavia Rotary Club has donated an AED defibrillator to the local Salvation Army center.
Salvation Army regularly serves community residents at its center on East Main Street. "After two recent incidents when patrons at the center were stricken with health issues, the Salvation Army leadership realized the need to have a defibrillator on the premises in order to assist visitors in a timely manner," said Todd Rapp, Operations Manager.
The City Fire Department provided training to Salvation Army staff members, but there were no funds to actually purchase the device. That's when the Rotary Club stepped in.
"Our club was happy to assist an organization that is providing vital services to our neighbors in the community, especially during this pandemic when many are facing increased needs because of loss of jobs or reduction of work hours," said President Tom Turnbull of the Rotary Club of Batavia.
Pictured, from left: Tom Turnbull, President, Rotary Club of Batavia, Todd Rapp, Operations Manager, Batavia Salvation Army, Ed Leising, member, Rotary Club of Batavia.
