Ronald McDonald House Charities of SoCal (RMHCSC)’s Post

In light of ongoing far-right violence in the UK, I think it’s important to reaffirm Airbox’s support for our emergency services and also stand up for our values around kindness and humanity. Despite the recent disorder, we should be reminded of the strengths of our communities. Acts such as these highlight the importance of kindness, unity, and cooperation. At Airbox, I’ve always tried to ensure that these values, in particular, are at the front of our decision-making. The decision to always be kind is one of the most important that any of us can make. It’s easy to recognise why it is important when it is your own family, and I believe that all of humanity is one family. Also at the core of our mission is a commitment to support those who dedicate their lives to helping others. We see time and time again the crucial role our emergency services play in maintaining public safety and wellbeing. We recognise the risks which they take, often unwitnessed, to protect people they usually don’t know. Their bravery, professionalism, and dedication to duty have always inspired me. In this moment, we also stand in support of the victims, their families and friends, and the communities affected by this unrest. Airbox will continue to champion empathy, cooperation, and resilience. Because it’s important always to put actions against our words, we will be making a donation both to an Emergency Services Charity and to the Red Cross.

Simple but lifesaving advice 👇 👇 👇

Be Ready Before You Need to Be 🚨🔥 A well-prepared go-bag can save precious time during a wildfire evacuation. Here’s what you need to include: 🧳 Personal Essentials: Clothes, medications, ID, and important documents. 🐾 For Pets: Food, leash, carrier, and vaccination records. 💧 Emergency Supplies: Water, non-perishable snacks, a flashlight, and extra batteries. 📱 Tech Needs: Phone charger, power bank, and a list of emergency contacts. 🩹 First Aid Kit: Bandages, gloves, and basic medical supplies. Keep your go-bag in an easy-to-reach location and review it regularly to ensure it’s ready to grab at a moment’s notice. For more tips, visit https://lnkd.in/gKixyFPT. Preparation saves lives. Stay safe and ready! 🌟 #FireSafety #WildfirePreparedness #GoBagReady

If you're part of a family with young children, this FREE workshop is for you! 🚼 Join us next Thursday to build your own air cleaner in West Kelowna! Help us spread this precious opportunity! 🔊 This DIY Air Cleaner Workshops series is teaching pregnant women, seniors, and families with young children to be ready in response to wildfire smoke. Created in partnership with the City of West Kelowna, Interior Health, and Simon Fraser University, the workshop also highlights information on emergency preparedness. Air cleaners can be a significant benefit in reducing exposure to fine particulars from wildfire smoke, and research shows that the 'do it yourself' version is equally effective as a commercial air cleaner. • Families with young children: Thursday, August 15, 10 am-12 pm. Register at https://bit.ly/4fB1OdN --- United, we are here for each other: - Donate at https://bit.ly/3wBWkOg - Volunteer at https://bit.ly/4bFH6Xy Need support? Call/Text 2-1-1 or visit https://bit.ly/3uM3U4e Be prepared. Download an Emergency Preparedness Guide at https://bit.ly/3WG2OGk #UnitedforBC #BCWildfires

Happy Halloween! 🎃 It’s a common dilemma — what to do with leftover candy? You want it... but you want not to want it. Your kids or the neighbors’ kids probably want it, but do they really need *all* of their Halloween spoils? Aha, you could take some candy to work! Your co-workers will want it! (Or will they... having their own candy surplus at home and goals to stop eating it?) All common thoughts and questions.... Please, for the love of all that’s spooky and fun, do not decide that your leftover candy “can’t go to waste.” Some ideas: 1. Eat a few pieces of candy, and donate the rest to U.S. troops. (A small thanks for all that they do!! 🤗 ) 2. Eat a few pieces of your favorite candy. Throw the rest away. 3. Store some candy for your kids to make holiday gingerbread houses. Throw the rest away. 4. Just throw the candy away. Happy Halloween! 🦇 🎃 🧛♀️ https://lnkd.in/gSMsXNR9 #nutrition #healthyliving #halloweencandy #treatsfortroops

Every year, more than 1,700 people die on UK roads. Another 30,000 receive serious, life-changing injuries. Behind these numbers are families and communities whose lives have changed forever. We’re proud to support Brake, the road safety charity’s Road Safety Week. This year’s campaign: After the crash. Every Road Victim Counts, highlights the devastating and lifelong impact that road crashes have on victims and their families and the importance of access to effective and personal support. Find out how you can get involved. https://bit.ly/4hP6oGE #RoadSafetyWeek #RoadSafety

“𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮.𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.”—𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗥. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿. Access to safe drinking water is a basic human right, yet over 2.5 billion people worldwide are deprived of this essential resource. This lack of clean water and proper sanitation leads to devastating consequences, with an estimated 1 to 3 million deaths annually. Our mission is clear: to provide safe drinking water to the next generation and beyond. With only 21% of our goal reached, we’ve raised £255 out of the £1200 needed to construct a safe drinking water facility for our children. Every contribution counts, and together, we can make a life-saving difference.https://https://lnkd.in/dB5zGFB9 We invite you to join this righteous cause and help us achieve our goal. Your support—whether through donations, sharing our campaign, or simply spreading the word—can change countless lives. This effort began with hope on Friday, and with your help, it can end with success. The link is in the bio, and every pound brings us closer to securing a brighter, healthier future for communities in need. Let’s stand together to ensure no child goes without safe drinking water.

The wildfires in California are terrible and heartbreaking. 💔 Among the many needs for the community, air quality is a serious concern for first responders, survivors and local residents. Carrier has committed to donate $2.5 million in indoor air purifiers to help provide healthier indoor environments for those at risk from hazardous air quality. https://lnkd.in/eS7WaKEm

Henry Schein launches $300K relief fund for LA wildfire recovery: Henry Schein is launching a relief fund to provide essential medical supplies to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.  http://dlvr.it/THM5Pf

Carrier today announced its commitment to donate over $2.5 million in indoor air purifiers to help improve air quality for the communities most impacted by the ongoing and historic wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eigaEntB