Over 25 Volunteers Learned Hands-only CPR On MLK Day Of Service

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — On January 19th, 2019, Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. trained over 25 volunteers in the Rockland community hands-only CPR and motivated community members to act in an emergency.

"The event was our Seventh Annual MLK Day of Service Project with our Lifesaving Partner, Volunteer New York. This has become a tradition for us over the years, and we are grateful for their continued support." said Jacqueline Cassagnol, MSN, RN, PhD(c), WCFR Founder & President

The training was provided by WCFR Founder & President, Jacqueline Cassagnol, MSN, RN, PhD(c); WCFR Treasurer, Jeff Hudson, MS; and WCFR Member of Year, Carmeline Torchon, RN; including WCFR Member & Lifesaving Partner, Sciencia Roseau Torchon, MSN, RN, and WCFR Ambassador, Jaiden Christian Woodley. WCFR Adviser & Lifesaving Partner, Roxanne Watson, also participated in the event and provided WomenHeart bags filled with heart health education. WCFR was able to give all attendees BE A LIFESAVER "Learn Hands-only CPR" t-shirts. Each individual who successfully completed the training received the WCFR Lifesaver Card. WCFR also surprised their Lifesaving Partner, Volunteer New York and Photographer, Mike Ellis, with WCFR Appreciation Awards for their support of WCFR's mission "to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training".

"Thanks to everyone who participated in our MLK Day of Service project and learned this lifesaving skill. Special thanks to the following businesses for their donations: BJ's Wholesale Club, West Nyack, NY; and Stop & Shop, New City, NY." said Jacqueline Cassagnol, MSN, RN, PhD(c), WCFR Founder & President

Photo Credit: Mike Ellis

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 (https://www.facebook.com/wcfrworldwide) and Twitter (@WCFRworldwide) for the latest news and updates.