WCFR Fifth Anniversary & Fundraising Gala Honoree - HANA

Nyack, N.Y. (August 29, 2016) – Join Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 for their Fifth Anniversary and Fundraising Gala. The gala will bring together like-minded individuals and businesses who share the same belief that education and training can help save lives, while celebrating the organization’s accomplishments and honoring their lifesaving partners. The event, from 6-10 pm, will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at The Time Nyack, a new, hip, and upscale 133-room boutique lifestyle hotel, where those coming to Nyack, NY can stay in comfort. Attendees can expect free valet parking, live entertainment, fine dining from BV’s Grill and an open bar.

Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. proudly announces one of its Fifth Anniversary and Fundraising Gala Honorees: Haitian American Nurses Association (HANA). WCFR is extremely grateful for HANA support of WCFR projects in Haiti, which includes Community Health and Community Disaster Preparedness Projects.

HANA - PROFILE:
The Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida Inc. (HANA) is a 501(c) 3, non-profit membership organization, established since 1984. Alice Casimir and Jacqueline Dasque, two registered professional nurses practicing in Miami and other professionals, saw the need to establish an organization that would provide health care services to migrant workers in the Homestead, Florida area.

MISSION: To provide nurses the opportunity to unite as a group, to share and provide ideas of interest, and to become effectively involved with the issues and services relevant to the health and welfare of communities in Florida and abroad.

VISION: HANA’s strategic vision is to be recognized nationally and internationally as a world-class nursing organization. HANA believes that every nurse has the ability to serve, lead, educate and empower others toward a healthier life, and be a catalyst for change. Currently, HANA comprises of eight chapters in the United States: HANA of Florida, HANA of Rockland County, New York, HANA of Greater New York, HANA of New Jersey, HANA of Georgia, HANA of Tampa, HANA of Illinois, and HANA of Maryland. HANA fosters awareness and commitment to providing excellent nursing services. Additionally, the organization strives to increase the enrollment of nursing students through education and mentoring opportunities as well as creating community-networking opportunities for its members. HANA continues to provide scholarships for students enrolled in local nursing schools and in Haiti. HANA has developed a teaching project initiative to send volunteer nurse educators to teach at Faculte des Science Infirmiere de Leogane (FSIL) in Haiti to raise the level of nursing care and promote quality patient care in order for the nurses to become effectively involved in the betterment of the healthcare system of Haiti.

GOALS:
• Provide Haitian nurses with the opportunity to share and promote the ideas of interest to nursing
• Become effectively involved in issues and services relevant to the health and welfare of the community in Florida.
HANA collaborates with other organizations to promote health and wellness through education and prevention by providing culturally sensitive care. HANA holds annual health fairs in the tri-County areas including Orlando, Homestead, Immokalee, Belle Glade, Florida by providing health screenings in a number of venues to underserved populations. HANA provides Blood Pressure and Diabetes screening, Immunization Drives, educational programs on HIV/AIDS, Obesity in children, Colorectal Cancer prevention, Women and Heart disease, and Healthy Aging as well as other health concerns. HANA works in collaboration with several organizations including American Cancer Society, Walmart, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Miami Dade College, HCR ManorCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Vitas Innovative Hospice, Care, Project Medishare, Miami-Dade County Health Department, Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC), Florida International University, Island TV, Gadé Tet Ou, WRSF 1580 AM, Radio Mega 1700 AM, Florida (Blue) Miami Dade Area of Health (AHEC), Association des Medicins a L’Etranger (AMHE), Ladies of Valor Empowerment (LOVE), Haitian Leadership Organization (HALO), Sant La– Haitian Neighborhood Center; Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miami (FANM) – Haitian Women of Miami, Inc., Community Access Center, local churches, and other organizations who are committed to help eliminate health disparities and to reshape the health care delivery system for citizens in Florida and in Haiti. HANA utilizes evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and promote healthier communities.

Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. was founded in September 2011 with a mission “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”. Their programs have proven to empower individuals in their own community and save lives. WCFR has educated and trained over 200,000 people worldwide. All funds raised at the gala will support their programs that save lives.

The event is sponsored by the following businesses/organizations: Fidelis Care; Accucare; Wide World Ferrari Maserati; South Mountain Studio, LLC; TinBear Consulting; Orange and Rockland; Dr. Daniel Allonce; Rockland Bakery; Janvier Wellness Chiropractic Care; and Rockland Community College.

Individual tickets are $100 for members and $125 non-members, with memberships and sponsorships also available. To learn more and reserve your seat today, please visit wcfrworldwide.org/gala

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact WCFR at info@wcfrworldwide.org or 845.608.7409. Please RSVP by September 14, 2016.

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.