The Be Lucky Anti-Crime Foundation, set up by Paul Stansby and Jamie Hart of Lucky 13 tattoo studio in Ipswich, works to instal bleed kits at public locations which can be used to treat people in the event of incidents such as a stabbing.
The open day at Princes Street is on Sunday September 15 from 11am-3pm and money raised on the day will be used to purchase bleed kits for distribution in the Ipswich area, as well as to go to the Firefighters Charity.
It will feature a range of fun activities such as a search and rescue challenge, using firehoses, photos in police and fire vehicles, face painting and a raffle.
Firefighter Jason Folkard of Blue Watch at Princes Street, who organised the event, said: “There will be events running throughout the day, for all the family to enjoy and participate in.
“We are hoping that by showing our support for the Be Lucky Anti-Crime Foundation, we will be able to further increase the awareness of the great work already done by Lucky 13. Bleed kits really can save lives.”
The Foundation was set up in memory of Mr Stansby’s brother, who was fatally stabbed near Ipswich railway station in 2017.
Since the tragedy Mr Stansby and the charity have raised funds to instal more than 40 bleed kits at locations around Ipswich and Felixstowe.
Mr Stansby said: “This event represents a wonderful opportunity for us to unite with the community and raise vital funds for an emergency bleed control kit, which has the potential to save lives in critical situations.
“We believe that by coming together, we can create a safer environment for everyone and empower our local heroes in emergency response.
“As we look forward to the event, we encourage everyone to join us in this important cause. Together, we can make a significant impact and provide our first responders with the tools they need to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies.”
