Caritate installs a defibrillator in memory of a heart attack victim

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed in memory of a former charity worker who died of a heart attack aged just 53. Lee Rogerson was a long-time supporter and former employee of Light House in Coventry, which was established in 1986 to provide a professional, affordable counseling service.

Based at his office in Argyll Street, Ball Hill, Coventry, Lee also ran Street Talk Ltd, which worked with marginalized young people at risk of anti-social behavior and was also a freelance director for the universities of Birmingham, Manchester and Warwick . He died suddenly in February 2023, leaving behind his wife, Rachael, their three sons, and his sister, Tina.

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Funds for the defibrillator were raised following Lee’s death by his family and The Light House, with the new defibrillator now installed at the charity’s office. It is available 24/7 for use by any community member who needs it and since its installation, it has been accessed twice.

Light House agency manager Julie Lancaster described Lee as a “valued and respected member of the Light House team”. She said: “During his time here he counseled many people and his work in the Marriage Support Unit enabled many couples to seek early intervention. help for their marriage Lee was a man who was invested in the welfare of people and cared for the community.

“The defibrillator is our way of honoring him and will also provide a facility that will benefit the community.” Lee’s wife, Rachael, said her late husband “spent his whole life caring for others, whether he had known them for a long time or just met.

“This defibrillator is a fitting tribute to Lee and a reminder of his years of service to others.”

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