Brent Kelly aged 39 years passed away on May 6 at Fagan Park. He was with his daughter Amanda (aged 11) helping her practise for her cross country. Brent completed the run and then he collapsed pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. His final words were "I love you" to Amanda and then he never regained consciousness. He was dearly loved by his wife Lisa Kelly and his four children Amanda (11), Byron (9), Joel (7) and Goergia (4).
While we were fortunate to have two registered nurses on site when Brent collapsed that administered CPR, professional advice suggests that if a defibrillator had of been available it may have saved his life. As Fagan Park is more remote it took an ambulance some time to reach Brent.
Many people run at Fagan Park on the weekend in both organised (Park Run) and non-organised events. We are hoping to raise funds to have a defibrillator installed here in memory of Brent and at other nearby parks to help save lives. We do not want to see this happen to anyone else if it can be avoided. Brent will be so dearly missed by us all.
Funds donated to the My cause Gift Fund will be disbursed to Defib For Life. The trustees will always disburse funds to the nominated cause, however in the case that that is not possible, the funds will be disbursed to a DGR charity at the trustees discretion.
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Lisa Kelly
Wahroonga, NSW
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
R Malmberg family
$ 100
Lisa, I'm sorry I have to find out about your loss this way. We are sending of hugs and love to you and your beautiful children. Take care and stay strong for your kids.
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Charmaine and Paul
$ 100
So incredibly sorry for your loss. What a wonderful cause.
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
David & the Mangnall family
$ 345
I dreamt about Brent last night and then googled him and am absolutely devastated by this news.
Growing up, Brent was the cool older neighbour every boy would have wanted. He taught me how to ride a skateboard, first played me heavy metal, and put me on their Corgi so I could ride it like a horse, I'm sure I only played soccer because Brent did.
In later years, he would always say hi to me when he was with his friends in their cars, something that meant a lot to a scared young kid.
I can only imagine what a great dad he would have been to his children.
Thankyou for this initiative to keep the memory of a great man alive and to enable him to help others like he would have wanted.
Sat, 12 Aug 2017
Fowler Family
$ 150
Lisa we only just discovered your page-thanks for your Insta post Mandy. This is a remarkable tribute & highlights the special family you are. Love & hugs Brigitta Stuart Monique Jordan & especially Josh
Tue, 25 Jul 2017
Kristie
$ 25
So sad. Every day we have with our loved ones is precious
Sat, 15 Jul 2017
Denise Morosini
$ 250
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Anonymous
$ 500
A great cause for a wonderful person - always in our thoughts. Sue, Greg & Mitch
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Anonymous
$ 50
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Rob Kralic & family
$ 100
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Rosalie
$ 50
Lisa, your passion to make a difference despite facing such a terrible tragedy losing Brent is amazing. My thoughts are with you and your kids.
Funds donated to the My cause Gift Fund will be disbursed to Defib For Life. The trustees will always disburse funds to the nominated cause, however in the case that that is not possible, the funds will be disbursed to a DGR charity at the trustees discretion.
Lisa, I'm sorry I have to find out about your loss this way. We are sending of hugs and love to you and your beautiful children. Take care and stay strong for your kids.