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Young Renton woman, a McClendon’s employee, saves a life

Jan18
2009 Written by Randy Corman

While most of the friends of Renton WA Myspace are sporting Myspace headlines like “Totally had fun on Saturday”, or “Feeling like it’s time to take the Christmas lights down” there is one that is a bit different.

Kim Blake’s headline reads “Gave someone CPR today…. And shocked their heart.”

Kim Blake did indeed have the judgment and training to administer CPR and apply a new defibrillator to a heart attack victim at the McLendon’s Hardware Store, and she saved the victim’s life. Yep. McLendon’s employees will now be known for giving you great advice AND saving your life when necessary.

Council gets to thank Kim in person at our next council meeting (January 26th) because the Renton Fire Department has talked her into coming for a visit.

Renton Reporter’s Emily Garland provides further details about Kim’s quick thinking and fast action HERE , along with the important actions of others (like fellow-employee Sharina Brock) in this story with such a happy ending. The greatest act a person can perform is to save another’s life.

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