West Cork Rapid Response attendance recently at a road traffic accident.
Monthly Archive for June, 2009
Dr. Jason van der Velde in tired mode after a traumatic call out. Our thanks go to Jason’s wife Kirsten for allowing us to “borrow” her husband so often. Jason works in a voluntary capacity for the West Cork Rapid Response. This does not leave the busy doctor much free time. Jason works in a busy Cork Hospital, and when he gets home he switches on his Emergency Services radio and then he’s on call for West Cork Rapid Response. I believe his wonderful young son Jonas has just about got used to his Daddy dashing out the door suddenly and tearing off in the big white jeep with the coloured flashing lights.
An evening of darts, raffles and entertainment was held recently at Cookies Pub in Castletownkenneigh, and the local community rallied around and donated in excess of €1,200. Mrs Noreen Coughlan was the main organiser of this event and our thanks also to the proprietor for allowing us to use his pub and facilities. Noreen’s family and friends all helped out on the night and refreshments were enjoyed by all who attended. A photo and full record of amount received by WCRR will be posted here soon. ( The volunteers are busy playing catch up with the astonishing generosity of the local communities of the West Cork area). Noreen’s son was involved in a serious accident and thankfully made a full recovery. Noreen and her family are friends of WCRR and we applaud her efforts in assisting us with fundraising for the ongoing upkeep and maintainence of the Rapid Response Vehicle.
Happy group who participated in the Fastnet Bar, Fundraising Quiz for the West Cork Rapid Response Service on 19/06/09 at Clonakilty. Included in photo is Fastnet bar proprietor Mr. Ken O’Day and Anna Moynihan (Director West Cork Rapid Response)
Participants in the quiz… enjoying the night !
Phil and Karen Newton seen here with Paul Healy supporting the quiz night. All three are good friends of West Cork Rapid Response. Paul Healy assists us regularily in organising fund raising events, and Karen and Phil Newton of Clonakilty Business Solutions, Clonakilty, have repeatedly sponsored printed posters and business cards etc for WCRR.
