Nanuet, N.Y. (June 17th, 2020) – Sabrina HoSang Jordan’s first job was in the family business at the age of 16. “I worked at Royal Caribbean Bakery as a cashier. I learned to do many things simultaneously: answer the phones, tend to customers, process orders, handle cash quickly, deposit money in a bank, work a PA system, and manage employee relations.” said Sabrina HoSang Jordan.
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Nanuet, N.Y. (May 20, 2019) – Jennifer Siegenthaler has been married to her best friend for 24 years, and she is a busy mom of three awesome kids, Billy age 21, Brandon almost 18 and Brielle will be 11. “My family has always come first. My excuses became greater as to why there was never time to work out and take care of myself. I was eating candy, cookies and chips. There were no limits and I was out of control. I was at my heaviest and not happy with myself. I refused to buy the next size up and I decided in July 2018 that it was my time. I was so disgusted with the way I looked and felt. My clothes were tight & I had to wear flowy tops to hide my growing belly.
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WCFR, Inc. will present six scholarship awards in 2024, four of which will be presented at its “Great Gatsby” themed 10+3 Anniversary & Fundraising Gala. This year’s achievement marks a substantial increase from the years before where three or four Marguerite Thony Scholarship Awards were presented per year. WCFR is introducing three new Sabrina HoSang Jordan Scholarship Awards, expanding its reach and impact within the community.
Nyack, N.Y. (May 20, 2024) – Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. will present six scholarship awards in 2024, four of which will be presented at its “Great Gatsby” themed 10+3 Anniversary & Fundraising Gala. This year’s achievement marks a substantial increase from the years before where three or four Marguerite Thony Scholarship Awards were presented per year. WCFR is introducing three new Sabrina HoSang Jordan Scholarship Awards, expanding its reach and impact within the community.
The new scholarship awards include:
Sabrina HoSang Jordan is the CEO of Caribbean Food Delights and a WCFR Advisory Council Member. She has been a longtime supporter of WCFR’s mission “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”.
“Having been to Haiti and seeing first hand the great need for aid, I could not say no when Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. asked me to donate a $1000 scholarship to a student there in my name. Additionally, I told them that I would like to match their donation of $2,000, to add two local scholarships valued at $500 each to Rockland community students as well” said Sabrina HoSang Jordan, CEO of Caribbean Food Delights. “My family and I always believe in empowering the youth by educating them and giving them the tools to succeed in life. This was no exception.”
“Every year, millions of students are able to attend college thanks to the generosity of individuals like Sabrina HoSang Jordan and her family who are willing to help fund their education. WCFR is very grateful for her continued support of our mission. Her scholarship will make a tangible difference in students’ life and expand access to higher education in healthcare” said Dr. Jacqueline Cassagnol, PhD, MSN, RN, PMC, Founder & President of Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. “On September 21st, 2024, two Marguerite Thony Scholarship Awards and two Sabrina HoSang Jordan Scholarship Awards will be presented at our annual gala, marking a pivotal moment in the recipients’ educational journeys as they strive toward their academic goals, pursuing a healthcare profession in the United States.”
The WCFR 2024 Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Application deadline is July 21st, 2024. If you would like to be considered, please contact us at info@wcfrworldwide.org
About Worldwide Community First Responder
Worldwide Community First Responder (WCFR) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit/charitable organization with a mission “to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training”. WCFR offers two main services: WCFR Health Education and WCFR Training Program. The WCFR Health Education focuses on educating community members worldwide of fatal health conditions and preventative measures. The WCFR Training Program is dedicated to providing worldwide community-based first response, first aid and disaster preparedness training. WCFR provides its services worldwide to all communities regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability, economic and social class. WCFR members are a diverse group of volunteers who provide their services free of charge. Through their efforts, WCFR members seek to empower individuals in their own communities and save lives.
For information on how you can get involved, visit us at www.wcfrworldwide.org or contact us at info@wcfrworldwide.org
Nanuet, N.Y. (May 13, 2019) – Michelle Blake is 32 years old. She grew up upstate in Sullivan County, New York. After high school, she moved to Florida for eight years and for the majority of that time lived in Miami and loved it. She currently lives in Rockland County. “I now work at Peak Physique for eight months and am the happiest I have ever been. During these months working at Peak, I have learned so much about fitness, nutrition, myself and life. However, I am just like many others that have been through a lot of different stresses in life
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Nanuet, N.Y. (May 6th, 2019) – Mark Zaino has never been one to enjoy exercise and sports growing up. “I always shied away from it, and never felt like I was particularly good at sports, and definitely wasn’t. I am not that very coordinated for most. I wasn’t always heavy or stocky, but it wasn’t until high school did I develop a hearty appetite. Growing up in an Italian and Puerto Rican household, starches are a part of your everyday meals. That did not help me, nor the portions I fixed myself. When I started going for my Masters Degree after receiving my Bachelors degree
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Nanuet, N.Y. (April 29, 2019) – Clara Rodriguez have always liked to exercise and have tried different things through the years. “I found that I had reached a plateau a long time ago and was starting to gain weight. There was no variation in my workout routine and I was becoming frustrated and bored” said Clara Rodriguez.
Clara Rodriguez talks about her weight loss journey.
1) Why did you choose Peak Physique Personal Training, Bootcamp and Boxing?
One of my close friends had mentioned it to me when she joined the 6 week challenge over the summer. I was intrigued but wasn’t in the right mindset.
Nanuet, N.Y. (April 22, 2019) – Alisa Turner gave birth to an handsome baby boy in May 2017. “Although I was very excited to begin the journey of motherhood and experience all that I can as a first time mother, it was difficult for me because I had hit my heaviest weight of 223 pounds. My mind was never at peace. I just kept thinking to myself, I’m so young, I can’t allow myself to look so disgusting with body out of shape and fat everywhere. I was out of breath just after walking a flight of stairs and weak all of the time. I knew that I needed to do something about my health” said Alisa Turner.
Alisa Turner talks about her weight loss journey.
Nanuet, N.Y. (April 15, 2019) – Shannon Hansen broke her ankle in July 2017, which required three surgeries. “Once I finished physical therapy after my second surgery, I was a few weeks away from returning to work. I looked at myself in the mirror and said, ‘I am never going to fit back into my uniform’. I was overweight and terribly out of shape. Being a police officer, being in that shape was unsafe both to myself and my fellow officers. I had to do something. I started at Peak Physique on April 16th, 2018.” said Shannon Hansen.
Shannon Hansen talks about her weight loss journey.
1) Why did you choose Peak Physique Personal Training, Bootcamp and Boxing?
Nanuet, N.Y. (April 8, 2019) – Kristin Altieri started at Peak Physique in February 2018 and did a 28 Day challenge with her aunt. “Prior to joining Peak Physique in January 2018, I felt like I was at a real low….
I weighed close to 225 pounds. I was not happy with myself. I disliked getting dressed, disliked shopping, and just did not feel myself. I decided to take my aunt up on her offer and joined the challenge of which in 28 days I lost close to 15 pounds. I started to see my body change, and I became hooked!” said Kristin Altieri.
Kristin Altieri talks about her weight loss journey.
1) Why did you choose Peak Physique Personal Training, Bootcamp and Boxing?
Nanuet, N.Y. (April 1st, 2019) – Nick Sainz has a beautiful wife (Jaime) and three boys (Patterson 7, Peyton 5, and Dallas 3 ). “I’m 41 years old and in the best shape I can remember being in. I started at Peak on January 15th 2018. I was sitting on my couch and saw an ad on Facebook explaining that in two days, Peak was having an orientation for a six week challenge. I decided the day of the orientation to at least go and check it out. Steve spoke and suddenly a spark went off inside me” said Nick Sainz.
To say that Nick Sainz is a competitive person would be an understatement. “I was a 3 sport varsity athlete in high school.