Cathy Foley, creator of Hudson's Pack Safe Appeal recently visited the College to spread awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. 

The Pack Safe Appeal was born out of a tragic and avoidable accident. Hudson Foley died at just 24 years of age while he was travelling overseas from carbon monoxide poisoning in a homestay accommodation in Ecuador. 

Hudson’s mother, Cathy Foley, has created the Pack Safe Appeal in an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to encourage anyone who travels, especially young backpackers, to pack a carbon monoxide alarm. The campaign also aims to galvanise the travel industry and to ensure all holiday providers ensure carbon monoxide safety in traveller accommodation. You can find out more about the campaign here.

As part of the campaign's work Cathy has very kindly donated some carbon monoxide travel alarms to the College for use on our trips and expeditions. This is a wonderful gesture that will ensure added safety for our students when travelling on trips and we are very grateful to Cathy and the campaign for their kind donation. 

Matt Sheppard, Director Of Faculty, is seen receiving the alarms from Cathy.