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A British campaigner, David Sullivan, age 62 and founder of Code Blue CPR, recently trekked up Mount Everest—with a unique mission. He climbed to around 22,000 ft to test an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), then installed what may well be the world’s highest defibrillator, stationed at about 16,500 ft near Everest Base Camp (youtube.com, goodnewsnetwork.org).
Just three weeks after returning to the UK on April 30, 2025, Sullivan received incredible news: the AED had been used to save the life of a 30‑year‑old French climber, whose heart had stopped nearby (majic1057.iheart.com). A Sherpa activated the device in time—underscoring how critical rapid access to AEDs can be, especially in remote locations .
While in Nepal, David also trained locals and Sherpas—many of whom had never used CPR or AEDs before—in lifesaving techniques (facebook.com). The successful rescue reaffirmed the importance of his mission and fueled his upcoming campaign: training 1.2 million schoolchildren across London in CPR, and equipping every school with a defibrillator (goodnewsnetwork.org).
This short video captures the power and emotion behind that moment:
Man climbs Everest to install defibrillator—it saves a life weeks later
Why this story matters 🌍
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Accessibility saves lives: Being within 3 minutes of a working AED increases survival chances from about 8% to over 50% (nicenews.com).
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Empowerment through training: The villagers had never been trained before—now they are equipped to act in emergencies.
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Ripple effect: A single device, properly placed and understood, made the difference in a life-or-death moment.
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Inspiration for broader change: Sullivan’s Everest project demonstrates the value of AEDs even in extreme environments—and pushes forward a vision for universal CPR education back home.
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