On Saturday, November 12th, 2016, the Rapid Relief Team volunteered at the Jingle Bell Walk and Run for Arthritis, which is an event held annually at Spring Bank Park in London, ON. Hosted by the Arthritis Society, this run raises funds to support arthritis research and programs which improve the lives of those living with […]
Spring time in Montreal normally comes with a mixture of light showers and beautiful sunny days that wash away the winter snow and bring joy to the population that has been held in the grip of the harsh Canadian winter. Unfortunately, this spring has come with about double the normal rainfall and fast melting of […]
‘Colour My Foundation’ is a unique name for a fundraising event, isn’t it? It is a truly unique name but with a unique (and very worthwhile) cause… That is to provide the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in Estevan, Saskatchewan a fundraising opportunity to raise critical funds for hospital upgrades including critical equipment and expansions. On […]
On Saturday, February 25, 2017, the Galt RRT members were privileged to assist in the Cambridge “Coldest Night of the Year”. This is a family-friendly walk that is held annually to raise funds and awareness for the less fortunate citizens. This year they went beyond their goal and raised over $4,000,000 in funds for the […]
The temperature in downtown St. Catharines on the evening of February 25, 2017 was above freezing – a balmy 3° Celsius – with a steady, cold 35 km/h wind blowing in from the north. Such are the conditions that face many homeless persons in Canada each winter. This winter has been very warm compared to […]
On Saturday, August 27th, members of RRT from London, Tillsonburg, and Woodstock prepared and served a meal to the residents of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in London, Ontario. RMH’s provision for these families clearly lines up with RRT’s mission: To serve people with care and compassion in times of need. The Ronald McDonald House […]
On Saturday, September 9th, RRT volunteers from Woodlands showed their appreciation for the local fire hall to raise funds by barbecuing and serving an evening meal of hamburgers and hot dogs. The meal was available to all townsfolk and the fire department, and was totally free but donations were accepted. It was a fun evening […]
On September 16, RRT set up a tent, some tables and buckets of water bottles in a field close to a public walkway in downtown Vancouver. Soaring temperatures raced across the province of BC this summer, setting records and driving thousands of people from all over to lakes, pools and beaches. This year, the months […]
On Saturday, September 23, Rapid Relief Team (RRT) volunteers hosted a barbecue in Oxbow to raise funds and show support for STARS an amazing organization. STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) is a non-profit helicopter air ambulance organization, and is notably recognized throughout the rural communities of Western Canada. With STARS, people living in rural […]
Happy 1st Birthday Cookie! 11th of May marked Cookie the Kookaburra’s first birthday! On Cookie’s debut as RRT’s global mascot, he set out to be a supportive, compassionate, community friend who always seeks to win the hearts and minds of our communities. Over the past year, Cookie has ‘flown in’ to hundreds if not thousands […]
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and its volunteers continue to step up to the challenge to bring comfort and relief during this time to those impacted by COVID-19. But the global pandemic hasn’t stopped our volunteers from stepping in to serve emergency services responding to disasters. Watch our June edition of the Newswire below to see […]
11th of May marked Cookie the Kookaburra’s first birthday! On Cookie’s debut as RRT’s global mascot, he set out to be a supportive, compassionate, community friend who always seeks to win the hearts and minds of our communities. Over the past year, Cookie has ‘flown in’ to hundreds if not thousands of events all over […]
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and its volunteers continue to step up to the challenge to bring comfort and relief during this time to those impacted by COVID-19. But the global pandemic hasn’t stopped our volunteers from stepping in to serve emergency services responding to disasters. Watch our June edition of the Newswire below to see […]
Happy 1st Birthday Cookie! 11th of May marked Cookie the Kookaburra’s first birthday! On Cookie’s debut as RRT’s global mascot, he set out to be a supportive, compassionate, community friend who always seeks to win the hearts and minds of our communities. Over the past year, Cookie has ‘flown in’ to hundreds if not thousands […]
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and its volunteers continue to step up to the challenge to bring comfort and relief during this time to those impacted by COVID-19. But the global pandemic hasn’t stopped our volunteers from stepping in to serve emergency services responding to disasters. Watch our June edition of the Newswire below to see […]
The Rapid Relief Team in France were called into action on Tuesday 12 November 2019 after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the French town of Le Teil. The team served 1,000 meals to those affected by the earthquake, thanks to the incredible efforts of 52 volunteers. “I had not heard about this organisation before – […]
Coming to the end of June the South of France was hit by a sudden record heatwave “canicule” with temperatures scoring to the late forty degrees! The Rapid Relief Teams of Nimes and Ales were involved in a community “Hydrate Operation” supplying the public with fresh cold water in the city of Nimes. RRT […]
Am Freitag den 12.06.2020 durfte RRT Frau Willmund und Sohn Paul einen Scheck über 120 Euro für die Anschaffung eines Gravity Chairs überreichen.Durch Jensläufe auf die Not von Paul aufmerksam geworden, entschloss sich RRT schnell, auch einen Beitrag zu den Kosten zu leisten. Zu Hause in Engelskirchen bei den Willmunds konnten wir uns ein Bild von der intensiven und liebevollen Betreuung Pauls durch seine Mutter […]
Es geschah an einem sonnigen Samstagmorgen, den 06.06.2020. Voller Elan und Bravour beliefern 3 Mitglieder des RRT Gummersbach die Bergneustädter Tafel mit essentiellen Wasservorräten für die bevorstehende Zeit. Gegen 10 Uhr trafen unsere RRT Kollegen den Leiter der Bergneustädter Tafel und spendeten 450 Wasserflaschen an die Institution.
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and its volunteers continue to step up to the challenge to bring comfort and relief during this time to those impacted by COVID-19. But the global pandemic hasn’t stopped our volunteers from stepping in to serve emergency services responding to disasters. Watch our June edition of the Newswire below to see […]
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) are continuing to deliver hope in the form of Food Boxes to those who have been impacted by COVID-19. This past Saturday in Somerset, NJ, RRT donated 500 Food Boxes (7,500 meals) to the Office of Emergency Management, to help and support families and individuals who lack access to adequate […]