WCFR Day is Official! This Year It's Sept. 24

County Executive Ed Day presented Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR) with a Rockland County, New York Proclamation on September 24, 2016 commending their 5 years of service—and declared that day as “Worldwide Community First Responder Day”.

A vital public service founded in September 2011, WCFR are members of healthcare profession who offer their services not only in Rockland County, but worldwide to those in need. WCFR is a non-profit charitable organization with a mission to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training. WCFR Health Education focuses on educating community members worldwide of fatal health conditions and preventative measures. 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 and through their efforts, seek to empower individuals in their own communities and save lives, Day said in the proclamation.

“I am proud to honor WCFR with this proclamation as they celebrate 5 years of exceptional service to the county.” Day said.

“We are honored and delighted to accept this proclamation. Over the past five years, WCFR initiated over 70 projects to empower individuals in their own communities and save lives. We could not have done it without our supporters. Their inspiration has encouraged us to follow our passion, knowing that success will follow. Although, WCFR is currently focused on the U.S. and Haiti, our long term goal is to cover the entire globe. This is only our beginning." said Jacqueline Cassagnol, MSN, RN, PMC, Founder & President of WCFR.

WCFR also received a Congressional Proclamation from Honorable Nita L. Lowey, and a New York State Assembly Citation from Member of Assembly Kenneth P. Zebrowsky at their Fifth Anniversary & Fundraising Gala on September 24th, 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.