It was half-time during the Chelsea match when Prince heard people yelling for a medic. He found Paul collapsed in his seat and gasping for air.

Danny was holding the door open for his colleague when she turned grey and collapsed in front of him. She was unresponsive and struggling to breathe.

Beth was in the middle of dinner with her sister when her 3-year-old nephew suddenly looked panicked and started flapping his arms. That's when she realised he was choking.

Gwen and her husband, John, were enjoying a quiet evening together when she realised something wasn’t right.

Peter was out for drinks with his wife when he saw a man lying unconscious, in a pool of his own blood.

When Iceland boss, Richard Walker, collapsed from heatstroke at the London Marathon, our volunteers were on standby to save his life.

Charlie, now a District Youth Officer and Student Paramedic, tells us about how his time with St John has helped him in his career.

Ask us why St John is good for young people.

“It was such a powerful moment for me, seeing my first aid training actually working in practice.”

‘I am an asset to society and am giving back to my community in the best way possible’

On her way into Telford city centre for some shopping, Lynne was sitting in a taxi when the van behind her crashed into the wall of the shopping centre.

‘I credit St John with the confidence that I have now.’

‘When you join St John you immediately become part of the family. Everyone is so nice and kind, and it's just a really amazing experience.’

‘It was an incredible feeling to know I was responsible for saving someone’s life.’

'I have an undying gratitude to the men and women who gave up their Sunday morning to stand around in October drizzle waiting to save someone's life. My life.'

Our amazing St John marathon runners - 2021

The Parkinson family were enjoying lunch in a café on holiday when Mum Anne-Marie began choking. As she struggled to take a breath, she feared for her life.

When James, a construction manager and father of three, was overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts, he found the courage to ask for help. Luckily, his boss, Phil, was a trained mental health first aider