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WCFR Holiday Party

Over 40 supporters attended the first WCFR Holiday Party and nine, of those who attended, became members, or renewed their membership.

The WCFR Holiday Party was awesome!


Click here for WCFR Holiday Party Album#1
Photo Credit: Mike Ellis 
Click here for WCFR Holiday Party Album#2
Photo Credit: Eddy Roc 

Decorations by: Keisha and Teneisha Cantave 

 

Thanks to all of our supporters, who made our first holiday party a success!


The WCFR Holiday Party was held on Sunday, December 22nd from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Rockland County, New York.

The event was an exclusive and free event to thank our supporters. WCFR Vice President, Hans Cassagnol, MD, MMM emceed the event. WCFR Founder & President, Jacqueline Cassagnol, RN, MSN, PMC made a PowerPoint Presentation on WCFR 2011 - 2013. Some of the topics included in the presentation were: WCFR's history, mission, achievements and goals. WCFR Board Member, Jeff Hudson wrote a speech on his experience traveling and teaching in Haiti titled "My Trip to Haiti", which we shared. We recognized speakers from our Introduction to WCFR “Help Us Save Lives” event, and individuals who hosted a fundraiser for us. The Appreciation Award Recipients were: Akia Blandon, RN, BSN; Pierre-Paul Cadet, MD, MBA; Maureen Doyle, RN, PHD; Daniel Friedman, MPA; Clem Yeboah, MS, CPA; Frantz Dumel & Fritz Bousquet “Heritage Trends”; Dennis Brammer, RN “Peppa Shrimp Backyard”; and Samantha Whitley. Our 2014 Events and Activities Calendar was announced. We served Appetizers & had Live Entertainment; Raffle Prizes.

We were delighted that gifted guitarist and recording artist, Martin Mathelier, joined us at our holiday party.

The following nine individuals became members, or renewed their membership:

1. Akia Blandon, RN, BSN
2. Paul Cadichon
3. Kevin Clarke, MD
4. Simone Desvarieux
5. Maureen Doyle, RN, PHD
6. Kettly Exantus
7. Fred Lebrun
8. Darlene Roc
9. Frantz Wackman, LPN

They were entered into a drawing and won these fabulous prizes: 

1st Prize - Full Tax Prep from ATAX, Nanuet, NY
2nd Prize - $100 Off Tax Prep from ATAX, Nanuet, NY 
3rd Prize - $75 Off Tax Prep from ATAX, Nanuet, NY
4th Prize - $50 Gift Card from Bonefish Grill, Nanuet, NY 
5th Prize - $50 Gift Card from Bonefish Grill, Nanuet, NY
6th Prize - $50 Gift Certificate from Chili’s, Nanuet, NY
7th Prize - $50 Gift Certificate from Comfort Inn, Nanuet, NY
8th Prize - $50 Gift Certificate from Comfort Inn, Nanuet, NY
9th Prize - $50 Gift Card from Zinburger, Nanuet, NY

Thanks to the following wonderful businesses and individuals, that donated to our WCFR Holiday Party! 

Art Auto Body, West Nyack, NY; ATAX, Nanuet, NY; Banchetto Feast, Nanuet, NY; BJ’s Wholesale Club, West Nyack, NY; Bonefish Grill, Nanuet, NY; BZ Beauty Salon, Spring Valley, NY; Chez Nous Of Rockland Bakery, Spring Valley, NY; Chili’s, Nanuet, NY; Comfort Inn, Nanuet, NY; The Dog House, Nanuet, NY; Dave & Buster’s, West Nyack, NY; Eben-Ezer Bakery & Caribbean Pastries, Spring Valley, NY; Fancy Buffet Haitian Restaurant, Spring Valley, NY; Latin Star Restaurant, Spring Valley, NY; Maranatha Mini Buffet, Spring Valley, NY; Portuguese Churrasqueira B.B.Q., Spring Valley, NY; Red Loster, Nanuet, NY; Rosefull Fabulous Events, Spring Valley, NY; Rockland Bakery, Nanuet, NY; Smashburger, Nanuet, NY; 7 Eleven, New City, NY; Starbucks, Nanuet, NY; Stop & Shop, Nanuet, NY; Stop & Shop, New City, NY; Vitamin Shoppe, Nanuet, NY; Walgreens, Spring Valley, NY; Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, Nanuet, NY.

WCFR wishes you a New Year Filled with Peace, Joy, Health and Happiness!


About Worldwide Community First Responder

Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR) is a non-profit/charitable organization with a mission “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”. WCFR offers two main services: WCFR Health Education and WCFR Training Program. The WCFR Health Education focuses on educating community members worldwide of fatal health conditions and preventative measures. The WCFR Training Program is dedicated to providing worldwide community-based first response and first aid training. WCFR provides its services worldwide to all communities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability, economic and social class. WCFR members are a diverse group of volunteers who provide their services free of charge. Through their efforts, WCFR members seek to empower individuals in their own communities and save lives.

For information on how you can get involved, visit us at www.wcfrworldwide.org or contact us at info@wcfrworldwide.org  

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