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Manchester City donate 26 defibrillators to local clubs

One of the key aspects in identifying which grassroots football teams would benefit from Manchester City's recent defibrillator donation came down to distance.

Not from the Etihad Stadium, even though the 26 AEDs (automated external defibrillator) provided were earmarked for the local community, but rather how close the life-saving equipment was to each team.

There has been a 50-metre guideline in place, whereby clubs who have access to defibrillators within that range — be it from a local supermarket over the road or a health centre — have not been seen as a priority in receiving one.