Cardiac arrest survivor calls for more support in Lucky2Bhere report
Written by MartyM on 3 November 2026
Cardiac arrest survivor calls for more support in Lucky2Bhere report
3 NOVEMBER 2026
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Michelle Macleod suffered a cardiac arrest in 2019. She had been taking part in a marathon relay. The mother of two young children, the recovery was long and difficult.
Now, Michelle wants that to change for others. As part of a research project with the charity Lucky2Bhere, she’s spoken to 15 people who have an experience of cardiac arrest; be it something which has happened to them personally, or as a first responder.
The report’s conclusion is clear. There needs to be much more done to ease the return to normal life.
Michelle says she found the process after the incident incredibly difficult. Her ‘down time’ meant she dealt with memory loss.
She said:
“The medical care I received was extraordinary, and I will always be grateful to everyone who helped save my life. But there is a huge difference between surviving a cardiac arrest and recovering from one.
“Through this project, I wanted to give people the opportunity to speak openly about their experiences and find out whether others were facing similar challenges. These are often invisible difficulties. Someone can look perfectly well on the outside while struggling with things that used to come naturally.”
Lucky2Bhere was founded by Ross Cowie who passed away in October 2024. The charity is hosting the Colonel’s Cèilidh at the Skye Gathering Hall on the 6th of November.
You can listen to the full interview with Michelle below.
