What happened to Jamie Rees? Here’s what we know about the Rugby student who passed away due to cardiac arrest.
Jamie Rees was a Rubgy College student.
He passed away on 5 January 2022 due to cardiac arrest he suffered on New Year. Hundreds of people paid their tributes after the death news.
Rugby: Jamie Rees Obituary & Cardiac Arrest Linked To His Death Cause
Jamie Rees of Rugby, Warwickshire, passed away on 5 January 2022.
Reportedly, he suffered a cardiac arrest without any warning four days prior. At that time, he was with his friends in Hillmorton for the New Year celebration.
His friends did their best to save him. With no public defibrillator nearby, they relied on CPR. One of his friends and friend’s father managed to resuscitate him.
Then the police came and took over with the procedure. However, there was a delay in the ambulance’s arrival from Coventry. And despite the efforts, Jamie’s brain hadn’t received Oxygen for a long time, which resulted in his death a few days later in University Hospital Coventry.
He had become the Organ Donor’s Register when he was 16. Five people, including two children, received his organs. His liver got transplanted to a baby girl, saving her life on the day of his death.
Jamie’s after-death ceremony was on 22 February at Rainsbrook Crematorium.
His mother, Naomi Issitt, launched a fundraiser to have defibrillators installed across the town with the hope of saving someone’s life. So far, 411 people have donated £9,658 ($12,753).
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An electrical firm reportedly agreed to get defibrillators for no charge. A vandal-proof case costs £495 each. And Lloyds TSB decided to double the funds raised.
Brownsover and Newbold councilor Wayne Rabin also helped the campaign. The installation of the first case is on 25 March 2022.
Jamie Rees Age And Wikipedia
Jamie Rees’ age was 18 at his death.
He was born to his father Gavin Rees and mother Naomi Issitt on 25 November 2003. His 42-year-old mom is a charity manager. Additionally, his family includes his eight-year-old sister Myla and 21-year-old brother Callum.
Wikipedia is yet to feature the Rugby resident. Nonetheless, we know a few things about him. He was a student studying plumbing at Rugby College.