Fan whose life was saved gets Wembley honour
Andy Wall, a football fan who survived a cardiac arrest, has been honored with a stand named after him at Wembley Stadium. The recognition comes as part of a campaign to promote CPR awareness following his life-saving experience during a match in 2023. Wall expressed pride in the honor and hopes to inspire others to learn CPR.
- ▪Andy Wall had a cardiac arrest while watching Norwich City play Hull City in August 2023.
- ▪He received CPR from stewards and paramedics, which saved his life.
- ▪A stand at Wembley Stadium will be temporarily named in his honor during the English Football League play-offs.
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