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WCFR Sixth Anniversary & Fundraising Gala Honoree - Mario Nelson, MD

The WCFR Sixth Anniversary & Gala will be held September 30th, 2017 from 6-10pm at the Time Nyack in Nyack, NY.

Nyack, N.Y. (June 20, 2017) – Join Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. on Saturday, September 30, 2017 for their Sixth 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 30, 2017 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 Sixth Anniversary and Fundraising Gala Honorees: Mario Nelson, MD. WCFR is extremely grateful for Dr. Nelson. He has supported WCFR for many years through his donations and sponsorship of our events and activities.

Dr. Mario Nelson is currently Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the New York Medical College. He is also the director of the department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Westchester Medical Center University Hospital. He has published many articles and chapters in medical textbooks. He has been recognized for several years as Best Doctor in New York in the New York Magazine, and Top Doctor in Westchester in the Westchester Magazine.

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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 250,000 people worldwide. All funds raised at the gala will support their programs that save lives.

The event is sponsored by Fidelis Care.

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Individual tickets are $125 for members and $150 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 20, 2017.

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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