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Join Us for a First Aid Kit Drive!

This event will be held until August 15th. Special thanks to Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce for holding this event.

This year, the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce has chosen Worldwide Community First Responders as their 'give back' partner. They are collecting monetary donations to purchase first aid kits to be delivered to those in need throughout our region as well as overseas when disaster strikes. They are collecting donations until August 15 and welcome your participation.

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Please reach out to the MRCC office for more information at (201) 529-5566.

With your support, we can equip communities with the tools they need to stay safe in the event of an emergency.

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You can help by:

- donating $250 for logo recognition on flyer

- donating $100 for company/name recognition on flyer

- Dropping off to the Chamber office any of the first aid supplies needed:

Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes

Sterile gauze pads in various sizes and

Cloth adhesive tape to

Latex-free disposable gloves

Tweezers

Thermometer (digital variety is safest)

Triple-antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin)

Antiseptic wipes

Topical antihistamines - hydrocortisone cream (1%)

Acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen

Face masks

Sharp scissors

Safety pins

Disposable instant cold packs

Alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol

Flashlight w/ batteries

Radio w/batteries

Iodine tablets

Whistles

Hand sanitizer

About Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce

As one of Bergen County, NJ's largest Chambers of Commerce, MRCC's mission has always been to enhance business, civic and economic vitality in our community as well as surrounding communities by supporting a healthy economic climate. The MRCC works tirelessly to drive business to its 600 + members to provide multiple opportunities to connect, grow and promote their businesses.

About Worldwide Community First Responder

Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR) is a 501(c)(3) 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 about 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. For information on how you can get involved, visit www.wcfrworldwide.org Mailing Address is P.O. Box 747 Nanuet, NY 10954. They can be reached at 845.608.7409 or info@wcfrworldwide.org Follow WCFR on Facebook and Twitter (@WCFRworldwide) for the latest news and updates.

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