Reid became inspired after watching an episode of Operation Ouch on ABC for Kids, and quickly got to work finding out whether Duri Public School (DPS) had any of the life-saving equipment.

After finding out that neither the school nor its two buses possessed one, he decided it was time to raise some money and make sure they did.

His efforts were quickly rewarded, with Raine and Horne Tamworth jumping on board to provide DPS with an automatic external defibrillator unit.

The early success pleased the year 2 student, but he said it's important not to stop until the job is done.

"[Our plan is to] do fundraisers and try and get more money from the raffle tickets."

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The raffle he is referring to is also courtesy of Raine and Horne, who have sourced prizes for the draw which will take place on June 18.

Prizes include a $500 Big 4 Holiday Park voucher, a scenic flight over Tamworth, $100 dinner voucher to Banjos Restaurant - Donated by West League Club, Kids Kayak - Donated by Kingsley Vale Shorthorns Tamworth, $100 Voucher from Presto Pizza, Gift Pack from Blooms Chemist, carpet cleaning voucher from Advanced Carpet Care, two hour rock wall climbing session from North West Climbing and a hair care voucher from Blonde Republic.

Reid and Rain and Horne principal Bryan Bolitho presented the school with its first defibrillator on Friday during an assembly, much to the delight of staff and fellow students.

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