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A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who saved his grandmother's life after learning first aid at school, has been shortlisted for a lifesaver award. A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who saved his grandmother's life after learning first aid at school, has won a lifesaver award.
Ryan Rees from Swansea is one of three youngsters nominated for the St John Cymru Wales' Young Lifesaver of the Year Award. Ryan Rees from Swansea was one of three youngsters nominated for the St John Cymru Wales' Young Lifesaver of the Year Award.
After his grandmother began to choke on a tablet, Ryan slapped her on the back and administered abdominal thrusts.After his grandmother began to choke on a tablet, Ryan slapped her on the back and administered abdominal thrusts.
The winner will be announced in City Hall, Cardiff on Sunday afternoon. Ryan received his award at City Hall, Cardiff on Sunday afternoon.
Ryan had received first aid training from St John Cymru Wales just weeks before the incident.Ryan had received first aid training from St John Cymru Wales just weeks before the incident.
"This training gave him the knowledge and confidence to be able to respond and take control in this type of emergency," said a spokeswoman for St John Cymru Wales."This training gave him the knowledge and confidence to be able to respond and take control in this type of emergency," said a spokeswoman for St John Cymru Wales.
"Ryan's quick thinking and ability to stay calm prevented his grandmother from choking.""Ryan's quick thinking and ability to stay calm prevented his grandmother from choking."
This was the first time I had come across such a serious casualty and, to be honest, I was a bit nervous Katy FrowenThis was the first time I had come across such a serious casualty and, to be honest, I was a bit nervous Katy Frowen
Two members of St John Cymru Wales will also be commended at the ceremony. Two members of St John Cymru Wales were also commended at the ceremony.
Katy Frowen from Caerau, Cardiff had been driving through a district of the city when she stopped to help a casualty on the side of the road.Katy Frowen from Caerau, Cardiff had been driving through a district of the city when she stopped to help a casualty on the side of the road.
Mrs Frowen treated the woman for life-threatening head injuries and shockMrs Frowen treated the woman for life-threatening head injuries and shock
"This was the first time I had come across such a serious casualty and, to be honest, I was a bit nervous," she said."This was the first time I had come across such a serious casualty and, to be honest, I was a bit nervous," she said.
"Anyone could have come across the casualty and it only takes basic knowledge to save a life. I'm so pleased and honoured to receive the commendation.""Anyone could have come across the casualty and it only takes basic knowledge to save a life. I'm so pleased and honoured to receive the commendation."
Heart attackHeart attack
Pam Williams from Pontypool will also be commended at the ceremony after she was the first on the scene of a man who had collapsed after suffering a heart attack at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Pam Williams from Pontypool was also commended at the ceremony after she was the first on the scene of a man who had collapsed after suffering a heart attack at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Although the man she tried to resuscitate died, Mrs Williams was praised by his family for her actions and manner.Although the man she tried to resuscitate died, Mrs Williams was praised by his family for her actions and manner.
Keith Dunn, chief executive of St John Cymru Wales, praised Mrs Frowen and Mrs Williams for their efforts.Keith Dunn, chief executive of St John Cymru Wales, praised Mrs Frowen and Mrs Williams for their efforts.
"(They) are being honoured at the All Wales Awards in recognition of their dedicated and exceptional efforts in performing First Aid."(They) are being honoured at the All Wales Awards in recognition of their dedicated and exceptional efforts in performing First Aid.
"The first few minutes after an accident are crucial and knowing what to do can save a life.""The first few minutes after an accident are crucial and knowing what to do can save a life."