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If your business would like to contribute
to the health and safety of children
then apply to advertise on the RescueRoxy
website here: |
Mark G. Roxburgh (N.Dip.
AET)
RescueRoxy Project Manager and Paramedic
Cell: +27 (0) 73-174-5607 (South Africa)
Email: rescueroxy@hotmail.com |
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Subject: "RescueRoxy" Child Health and Safety Presentations
The biggest killer of children in South Africa is trauma.
This includes road accidents, falls, assault, drowning, burns,
and other unnatural causes. Carte Blanche recently presented
a short program highlighting the dangers regarding vehicle
safety. The public's response to this program signified that
there is a gap in the market for a drive for public awareness
and education.
Having been involved in the emergency services myself since
1994, I am well aware of the shortfalls regarding the public's
knowledge regarding their awareness of the situation. Unfortunately,
I have realised that there are no significant actions taken
by either the government or private institutions to address
this serious problem.
It is for this reason that RescueRoxy ™ and the Africure
Academy® are joining forces to launch the RescueRoxy project.
The plan is for children, parents and teachers not only to
be made aware of but also to be educated regarding child health
and safety aspects both in and outside the home.
The presentations consist of 3 phases:
· Phase 1: The first part will be directed at younger
children with Hazard Harry (the clumsy clown) and
Medic Mike . This skit will effectively highlight
some dangers that children may encounter and the responses
to emergencies if they occur. Children in this age group will
be given the chance to win prizes in a colouring competition.
These children will then be asked to go see what some call
the “Magic Car” (Primary Response Vehicle) while the next
phase takes place.
· Phase 2: The next focus will be directed at older
children emphasizing that the preceding skit may have been
humorous but in fact the dangers are real and appropriate
actions must be taken. Further steps in the treatment of a
victim will be demonstrated, statistics highlighted, and analogies
used to emphasise the seriousness. A poster will be given
to each class in this age group to complete and they will
then stand a chance to win a prize. [Presentations directed
at teenagers (High Schools) does not involve a clown and an
alternative, effective method of education will be used]
· Phase 3: A meeting with the available teachers and
delegates will be held in the school board room to sum up
the vision and mission of the RescueRoxy project.
The plan is to take this presentation to schools throughout
South Africa. RescueRoxy ™ is currently looking for short,
medium and long-term sponsors. We believe that private companies
and institutions will be willing to fund this project once
they realise the potential for a return on investment.
RescueRoxy envisages that it will become synonymous with
Child Health and Safety and that Hazard Harry and Medic Mike
will become well known characters throughout South Africa
and eventually internationally.
RescueRoxy will be launching this exciting project at the
Bryanston Primary School on Friday, 18 June 2004 from 08h00
. This first presentation will lay the foundation for all
future presentations. JSN Motors Bryanston will be awarded
the prestigious S.A.C.S. (Serious About Child Safety) Commemorative
Plaque for sponsoring this landmark presentation.
Best regards,
Mark G. Roxburgh (N.Dip AET) – Project Manager |
