Tobias Zhang's friend died at school of a cardiac arrest. He says the district won't allow him to donate a piece of equipment that could have saved the teen.
WATCH: After a friend died in the middle of high school basketball tryouts two years ago, a group of students at Point Grey Secondary made it their mission to purchase a life-saving device for their school. But the school board will not install it. Travis Prasad reports.A Vancouver student who watched his friend die of cardiac arrest says he can’t understand why the school district won’t let him donate a medical device that could save others in the same situation.
Tobias Zhang told Global News his friend left the gym to get water and never came back. He didn’t think anything of it until another student came running in to say someone had collapsed at the water fountain.“I saw the body of my friend just lying on the ground. He was making this noise,” he said.But what happened next shocked Zhang.
“As that work progresses, we adhere to the guidance provided by the Provincial Health Officer and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and have AEDs in select schools to support students with specific health needs, according to individual students’ emergency plans . This practice has been in place for many years,” the district said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
These 32 Heartfelt Comics By Tiff Zhang Show The Everyday Adventures Of Corgis, Cats, And MoreInspired by her love of dogs—especially corgis—Tiff’s comics show them in all kinds of random, everyday situations that pop into her head.
Read more »
32 Wholesome Comics By Tiff Zhang That Capture The Heartwarming Lives Of Corgis, Cats, And BunniesInspired by her love of dogs—especially corgis—Tiff’s comics show them in all kinds of random, everyday situations that pop into her head.
Read more »
32 Wholesome Comics By Tiff Zhang That Will Make Any Animal Lover SmileInspired by her love of dogs—especially corgis—Tiff’s comics show them in all kinds of random, everyday situations that pop into her head.
Read more »
5 Hilarious Fake Gift Boxes For Products That Are Just Ridiculous (New Pics)Gift-giving season is upon us, and what better way to wrap a gift than in a hilarious box for an outrageous product to prank your loved ones?
Read more »
Toronto landlord slammed for ridiculous list of tenant rules including charge for visitorsAs the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto creeps above a mark most people can't reasonably afford on their own, sketchy listings con…
Read more »
Couple Invite Themselves To Sister’s Apartment, Try To Enforce Their Ridiculous RulesThe line between providing help and sacrificing yourself can sometimes blur.
Read more »