Help CRUZ ROJA CHAPALA Provide CPR Training

The Summer season here is Lake Chapala Mexico is time of year when many expat volunteers return North to the US & Canada to spend time with their families. With their absence the pace of activity at the school naturally slows down due to reduced resources. 

All of our staff and students are enthusiastic about the results that have been achieved to date in learning & practicing these new skills & knowledge. Once our volunteer resources return in September & October we look forward to recommencing our CPR Training partnership with Cruz Roja Chapala.

We look forward to getting going again in the Fall, upon the return of our Snowbird Volunteers.

The students of HHWT were eager to learn and grow, taking advantage of the innovative classes and life skills education offered to them. One such class was CPR and first aid, which taught them how to respond to emergencies and save lives.

The students learned the basics of CPR, including chest compressions and rescue breaths. They also learned how to assess a situation, call for help, and administer first aid. The class was taught by a qualified instructor who made sure that each student understood the material and could apply it in a real-world scenario.

Throughout the course, the students practiced their skills on mannequins and participated in role-playing exercises. They learned how to recognize the signs of a heart attack, stroke, and choking, and how to respond quickly and effectively. By the end of the course, the students were confident in their ability to save lives and respond to emergencies.

The impact of the CPR and first aid class went beyond the classroom. The students became ambassadors for their new skills, sharing their knowledge with their families, friends, and communities. They organized CPR training events, reaching out to those who didn't have access to the same level of education. They used their new knowledge to make a difference, helping to save lives and promote public health.

The CPR and first aid class was just one example of how HHWT was empowering their students to make a difference in their communities. By providing life skills education and innovative classes, they were creating a generation of leaders who were equipped to tackle the challenges of the future. And the impact of their work was felt far beyond the walls of the classroom.

Thank you for partnering with HHWT and hel[ping providet the CPR and first class every year.

Spread the word: Share the information about Cruz Roja Chapala's need for training mannequins and supplies with your friends, family, and on social media. Encourage others to donate or get involved.

Donate: Consider making a donation to Cruz Roja Chapala through GlobalGiving’s Have Hammer Will Travel A.C.'s fundraising page. Every dollar counts and can make a difference in the lives of those who need emergency CPR, first aid, safety, comfort, and hope.

Volunteer: If you have medical training or expertise, consider volunteering your time and skills to help teach higher-level CPR and first aid classes. Contact Cruz Roja Chapala to find out how you can get involved.

Their are other ways to help: Look into 0ther resources that might be able to provide training mannequins and supplies to Cruz Roja Chapala.  Please share any information with the board of directors at Have Hammer Will Travel A.C. so we can explore all possible options.

By working together and supporting Cruz Roja Chapala, we can help ensure that those in need receive the best possible care and assistance during emergencies.

We at Have Hammer Will Travel A.C. raised $19,000 pesos for Cruz Roja Caapala towards the purchase of CPR equipment , $32.000 peso is the goal. HHWT wants everyone for generous support.  HHWT wants to thank Cruz Roja Chapala for teaching CPR and First Aid to 28 students at our school.