saving lives in West Cork
Thornhill’s Skibbereen have generously allowed the West Cork Rapid Response to put a display in their window for several weeks. This will help to highlight the existance of the voluntary charity medical emergency service in the Skibbereen area.
Mr. Robert Fennell put the display together.
Dr. Jason van der Velde seen here with his smart new safety trousers generously donated by ARGOS FIRE AND SAFETY LTD.
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The Clonakilty Pharmacy are supporters of The West Cork Rapid Response. Always available to Dr. Jason van der Velde in a medical emergency… we thank them for all they have done, and continue to do, for our voluntary community group.
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At the The Fastnet Rally, West Cork Rapid Response had a presence when Eugene Donnelly participated and also raised funds for the worthy cause, with his friend Alan Clarke. News of their win in their class can be viewed by logging on to this website… http://www.rte.ie/sport/motorsport/2010/1024/fastnetrally_skibereen.html
Eugene was driving a Class 10 Vauxhall Nova and won his class and finished 32nd overall.
Our thanks to all who participated..
Pictured below is Mrs. Noreen Crowley of Clonakilty whose letter of thanks was published recently in the Cork Independent. Noreen is now a dedicated fundraiser for The West Cork Rapid Response. Her efforts are welcomed by the committee who battle to keep the voluntary service on the go for the betterment of the people of West Cork. 
West Cork Riding Club recently donated € 200.00 of their club funds to West Cork Rapid Response.
Photo includes
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Doris May Club Vice Chairman and Safety Officer, Niamh Morrison (seated) Grading Officer, Declan Morrison Club Treasurer, Dena O’Donovan, West Cork Riding Club Chairperson and also West Cork Rapid Response Director receiving the cheque… and Mary Moloney Club Secretary.
Dr’s Karl Knapman, and Jason van der Velde, with Aodh O’Donnell and John Kearney directors West Cork Rapid Response keeping an eye on the runners at the recent Skibb Adventure Fun Run.
On Friday 15th October 2010 at the Parkway Hotel in Dunmanway, an event will be held to raise much needed funds for the West Cork Rapid Response. Liam Walsh (087 0650818 ) and his merry band of helpers promise a fun filled evening. Tickets are €10.00 each, and entertainment includes Philip English and his 3 piece band, The New Sensation from Glor Tire, and Joe Cooke and many other special guests. MC for the evening will be Tim Coughlan of 103 Fm. Spot prizes, raffles, dancing etc.etc. Tickets may be purchased from The Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway and O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty, or phone Liam at the above mobile number. Doors open 8.30pm. A great evening is assured, so get a group of friends together and head for Dunmanway on the 15th.
16/10/10 UPDATE ON THIS FUNDRAISER… €803.00 WAS RAISED ON THE NIGHT… WELL DONE TO ALL CONCERNED AND MANY THANKS ON BEHALF OF WCRR
West Cork Rapid Response is a voluntary group located in West Cork, Ireland. We work in partnership with the existing HSE Medical Emergency services with a Rapid Response Vehicle servicing all of West Cork.
