30/06/2026
It was a privilege to meet and chat with this amazing lady, Suzzi, yesterday, and to hear more about Pauline's Law.
Suzzi is tirelessly campaigning in memory of her late mum, Pauline, to introduce first aid training in schools to ensure that young people leave with first aid skills.
Suzzi sadly lost her mum last year after she suddenly collapsed whilst out with her husband.
To listen to Suzzi share her family’s story and their gratitude for those around, including members of the public and staff in Dobbies in Stirling where her mum and dad had stopped for a cuppa, who rushed to help and to work together to perform CPR, was truly moving. Complete strangers who pulled together when someone needed them most.
Suzzi’s drive and determination to introduce Pauline’s Law are admirable and it was a pleasure to spend time with her yesterday.
As a first aid trainer, I support everything Suzzi is campaigning for and I’ve taught Student First Aid in schools and have seen first-hand how much young people can achieve.
I also try to dispel people’s fears about learning and performing CPR because it’s one part of first aid training which causes fear and anxiety.
But I have a very personal interest in this too.
I also lost my mum last year, so I can understand that loss. Not only that, but my father-in-law collapsed suddenly on the day that my mum died, and my mother-in-law was also helped by strangers and the staff from where they had just been who all stepped in to help with CPR. We sadly lost him 4 days later.
A few years ago a younger member of my immediate family also suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 26. He also had immediate CPR and thankfully he survived and has since made a full recovery.
So I feel very privileged to be supporting Suzzi and her family with Pauline’s Law ❤️
