Introduction to WCFR “Help Us Save Lives” Event

Dear Editor: 

On March, 17^th, 2013, Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. hosted an Introduction to WCFR “Help Us Save Lives” event in Nyack, NY. The purpose of this event was to raise awareness of, promote and raise funds for WCFR. Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. is a charitable organization with a mission “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”. Funds raised from this event will enable us to continue our health education and training programs locally and abroad.

The event featured a gifted guitarist and recording artist, Martin Mathelier, who delighted us with his music. WCFR Treasurer and Master of Ceremony, Robert Thony, conducted the event’s sessions from 12Noon-4PM and 4PM-8PM. WCFR President, Jacqueline Cassagnol, welcomed all. A fabulous program followed with three speakers per session. Our speakers, who are also WCFR members, were: Dr. Maureen Doyle, Clem Yeboah, Daniel Friedman, Akia Blandon, and Dr. Pierre-Paul Cadet.

Speakers’ Biosketch

Maureen B. Doyle, APRN, PhD, CNE                                                                                      

 Dr. Doyle launched her nursing career over four decades ago and specialized in psychiatric nursing for more than three of those decades.  She has extensive advanced practice clinical experience for which she holds several national and state certifications.  Teaching in both clinical and academic settings is her special passion that is often commended by colleagues, students, and two national teaching certifications.  Based on many years of community service, the National Alliance on Mental Illness inducted her into their Hall of Fame in 2011.  She currently is a Co-Convenor of the Gender Perspectives Working Group of the Non-Governmental Organization Committee on Mental Health at the United Nations.  As an author, reviewer, mentor, and presenter she is active in many nursing organizations.  One of her favorite quotes is: “Be still and know that I am God.”

Clem A Yeboah, CPA, PMP, MST                                                                                                     Mr. Clem Yeboah is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the business world.  His experience is derived from positions he has held as a Controller, Auditor, Management Advisor, and Information Systems Consultant serving employers and clients in many industries and all sizes including Fortune 50 companies.  Mr. Yeboah currently owns an ATAX location at 218 Main Street in Nanuet, where he is able to use his deep knowledge of the tax system to assist startup organizations (Non-profit as well as For-Profit) in the pursuance of their American Dreams.  He has been a driving force in reviving the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce.

PMP= Project Management Profession

MST= Master of Science (Taxation)

Daniel Friedman, MPA                                                                                                              Daniel Friedman has been involved in community service and government since the age of 15. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government, and a Master’s in Public Administration. He is currently a Councilman for the Town of Ramapo, and is a candidate for Mayor of Spring Valley. Since taking office three years ago, he has remained the youngest elected official in Rockland County, and has pursued an agenda of sustainability and efficiency in government. He has been active in the community, creating the Ramapo-Haiti Twinning committee, and just last week, completed a medicine drive for a medical mission to Haiti led by Konbit Neg Lakay and the Rockland County Haiti Relief Campaign.

Akia S. Blandon, RN, BSN RAC-CT

Akia Blandon has had the pleasure of being a Nurse for nearly 19 years. Throughout her career she has worked in many specialties, ranging from postnatal to hospice to geriatrics. Currently she serves as Director of Nursing at ArchCare at Mary Manning Walsh Home. In this position Akia is able to apply her vast clinical knowledge, clinical reimbursement expertise and dynamic leadership style to the development of staff at all levels. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Nursing with a specialization in clinical systems management and expects to complete its course work this year. Despite Akia's career achievements, she regards her 5 beautiful children as her greatest accomplishment! Her life is a testimony that with God all things are possible! 

Joseph Pierre-Paul Cadet, M.D., M.B.A

Dr. Cadet holds an MD degree from the State University of Haiti, School of Medicine and Pharmacy and MBA degree in Healthcare Administration from UM, Florida.  He had been trained at Leon Audain-Isaie Jeanty in Haiti in OB-GYN; also, at Veterans Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, Rep of China in Acupuncture and Moxibustion and in mini-residency program in Environmental medicine at University of California in San Francisco.  

Diplomate and fellow of the American Board of Forensic Medicine International, Diplomate of the American Board of Geriatric Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Ethical Physicians, Fellow of the American College of specialists in Geriatrics.

Currently,  Dr. JPPCadet is the Medical Director of  “Polyclinique de West Palm Beach,” and « Polyclinique de Palm Beach ». He is also the Medical Director of Cintex Medical Center in Miramar. He is also  Attending Physician at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Member of American College of International Physicians, American Medical Association (AMA), Florida Medical Association (FMA), Palm Beach County Medical Society (PBCMS), National Medical Association (NMA), American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A-4 M), Jeff W. Bridges Medical Society (JWBMS), American Cancer Society (ACS), American Diabetic Association (ADA), American Board of Forensic Examiners International (ABFEI), American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS), American Academy of General Physicians (AAGP), Société Haitienne D’obstétrique et de Gynécologie (SHOG), Chinese Acupuncture Research Foundation (CARF), T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Association, Société Internationale D’Acupuncture de Paris, International Society of Police Surgeons (ISPS), and Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons, Medical Team Liaison, Florida Chamber of Commerce, US SOUTHCOM  Humanitarian Assistance Program to Haiti.                         

Formerly, Medical Director of Delray Advanced Medical, member of Gov. L. Chiles Florida-Haiti Initiative, and Delray Beach Task Force on Drugs. Founder and former Chairman of The Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce and Social Services of the Palm Beaches (HACCASSOPB).

Member of the  Republican National Committee and the Inner Circle of the Republican Party, also recipient of the Medal of Freedom by R.S.I.C;, Awarded as Physician Advisory Board; recipient of The Haitian Educators Forum Award by National Republican Congressional Committee , of  Millenium Medal of Freedom by R.S.I.C., of Chairman Award as Chair of 2000 AMHE convention, of  National Leadership Award as Honorary Co-chairman on Tax Reduction and Reform Cause;  Man of The Year by American Bibliographical Institute, also Man of the Year by Haitian Friendship Club; recipient of  Leadership award by National Student Association INC, of  Pillard of the Haitian community in Palm Beach county by Democratic Caucus of Palm Beach county.

Dr. Cadet is the Founder and currently the Chairman of Holy Spirit Hospitals Foundation, the actual President of the Evangelical Mission John 3:16 and the "Association des Medecins Haitiens a l'Etranger" (AMHE).

After the program, there was time for questions and answers, and networking. Delicious appetizers were served. The event concluded with the announcement of our raffle prize winners. Raffle Prizes were donated by Akia Blandon (Mary Kay), Chili’s, Stop & Shop, A. Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse.

We thank our members, donors and volunteers for their support. Some businesses and individuals sponsored our event, while others provided gifts certificates and donations for our event.

We wish to acknowledge and thank the following businesses and individuals for their sponsorships: Clem Yeboah, ATAX, Nanuet, NY; Daniel Friedman; Dr. Mario Nelson, Spring Valley, NY; Dr. Iwuozo Obilo, Obilo Pediatrics Associate, P.C, Spring Valley, NY;

Dr. Schubert Lartigue, Rockland Family Medical Care, West Haverstraw, NY; Dr. Marie Janvier, Medical & Chiropractic Center, Spring Valley, NY; Dr. Micheal Antoine, S&A Medical Services, Spring Valley, NY; Dr. Daniel Allonce, Allonce Family Chiropractic, Spring Valley, NY; Dr. Lubin C. Augustin, Spring Valley, NY; Dr. Marc J. Rosenblatt, Pain, Spine, and Sports Medicine, Spring Valley, NY; Victor Leon, Baldwin Financial Services, Baldwin, NY; Demeza Delhomme; Tamara Durandisse, Big Z Beauty Salon, Spring Valley, NY; Jean J. Chery, Jean Advance Auto Repair, Nyack, NY; Hallet Place Automotive LLC, Suffern, NY; Marie Nicole Desir, Hillcrest Auto Center, Spring Valley, NY; Fancy Buffet, Spring Valley, NY; Ronel Lecorps, Lecorps Tax Service, Spring Valley, NY.

We also wish to acknowledge and thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations: Akia Blandon, Mary Kay, Waldwick, NJ; Stop & Shop, Nanuet, NY; Chili's, Nanuet, NY; Rockland Bakery, Nanuet, NY; Marie Michel, Maranatha Mini Buffet, Spring Valley, NY; MariEllyn Dykstra Donnellan, A. Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse, Spring Valley, NY.

Thank you for your interest in Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. Our mission is “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”. We look forward to partnering with you to empower individuals in their communities and save lives.

Join us on May 19^th, 2013 for our Second Annual Walk for Health.

For more information, please contact us at (845) 608-7409.

Board of Directors

Jacqueline Cassagnol, RN, MSN, PMC - Founder & President
Hans Cassagnol, MD, MMM - Vice President, Membership Ambassador
Robert Thony, MS, JD - Treasurer, Legal Adviser
Fadjana Pierre, RN - Board Secretary
Jeff Hudson, MS - Board Member

Events and Activities Committee
Jacqueline Cassagnol
Mimosa StClair

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