Lifesaving bleed kit unveiled at our Leominster shop in memory of 17-year-old Reuben
A potentially lifesaving kit to help anyone suffering a severe bleed has been unveiled in Leominster by the mum of a 17-year-old stabbing victim.
Reuben Higgins, who lived in Leominster, died last October having been stabbed in the leg, arm and chest. He was chased into a shop in the Marston Green area of Solihull before being attacked. Three teenagers have been found guilty of his murder.
This week, Reuben’s mum, Sarah, unveiled an Emergency Bleed Control Kit, which is attached to the wall of our Station Yard shop in Leominster.
“My children wanted to help anyone who might be in the same situation as their brother was,” said Sarah. “So, I did a bit of research into it and then happened to be in the St Michael’s Hospice shop in Leominster and began chatting to Bob about it.”
Bob Miles is a St Michael’s volunteer at the Station Yard shop and is also a Community First Responder. As well as the Bleed Control Kit, he has also been instrumental in securing a defibrillator which is also attached to the Station Yard shop’s front wall.
Sarah and her family funded the Bleed Control Kit. She says it can play a pivotal role in providing aid to someone experiencing life-threatening external bleeding, and can be used by members of the public and medical professionals.
“I want to get as many of these kits around as possible,” added Sarah. “If there was one nearby when Reuben was stabbed, it may have saved his life. He was an amazing son; my best friend, and we miss him so much.”
Reuby’s Foundation has been set up in memory of Reuben and to support others who have experienced a sudden unexpected loss.