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Two remarkable stories of lifesaving interventions highlight the importance of CPR training and defibrillator access. In Whitehaven, rugby player Nigel Blacklock, 55, collapsed during a training session for 'Tubby Rubby' but was successfully resuscitated thanks to the quick action of his teammates and the use of a defibrillator. Blacklock is recovering in the hospital and expressed gratitude to those who helped him, advocating for the widespread availability of defibrillators. Similarly, in South East London, community coach Matt Phillips saved 78-year-old Alan Ford after he suffered a heart attack during a walking football match, using CPR and a defibrillator until paramedics arrived. Both incidents emphasize the critical need for CPR training, as highlighted by the British Heart Foundation's campaign aiming to train 270,000 people this year. These stories serve as powerful reminders of the life-saving impact that immediate medical intervention can have.