Rescue Task Force News Flash

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2010

Who: Rescue Task Force team departing for Haiti relief on Monday, January 18, 2010

What: Team briefing meeting and packing

Team will be available for press interviews:

When: January 17, 2010 7:15 PM

Where: Volunteer Team Leader Darryl Hall’s Residence

For address details call Darryl or Andrea

San Diego, CA 92124

Contact: Darryl Hall 858-583-3485 – Cell

Andrea Stone 619-991-3669 – Cell

Visual: Team will be briefing and packing for relief mission to Haiti

Who: Rescue Task Force Disaster Team

San Diego based World Emergency Relief’s Rescue Task Force is sending their volunteer relief team to Haiti

What: Team Departs via American Airlines – available for press interviews

When: January 18, 2010, 2:30 PM

Where: American Airlines terminal – San Diego’s Lindberg Field

Visual: Team will say goodbye to family and friends and will board the to provide relief to the Haitian people

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Rescue Task Force needs your assistnace to help those in Haiti waiting for us. Victims of this catastrophic disaster are in great need of supplies and help that only an experienced, dedicated, compassionate relief team can provide.  Rescue Task Force is on the way.

Many who have lost have little hope for tomorrow. Rescue Task Force brings more than hope. We bring solutions to a desperate situation. For those who have lost their family, their homes, their futures… we are there – You are there.

The answer to hope comes in many forms – to some it may come in the form of first aid. It may come in the form of Tylenol or anti-diarrhea medicine. The answer may be in the form of a warm meal, water, or shelter. Or, it may be in the form of someone caring. It may be knowing that people have left the comforts of their home and security of their country to put themselves at risk to save others. The answer to hope may be as simple as a hug.

When the answer to hope is served, we will be there to deliver it.

We help bring hope to the victims of this tragedy.

Please keep our team in your thoughts and prayers as they face chaos, danger and destruction.

Please help with our ongoing relief efforts by donating to Rescue Task Force.

There are many organizations that are responding, many that are asking for support… Rescue Task Force has been, doing relief “Around the World, Around the Clock” for over 20 years. We work on very low overhead and we make a difference – a huge difference – getting your donations to those who really need it!

Donate Online: http://www.wer-us.org/haiti-RFT-donation.html

Meet the Rescue Task Force team:

Darryl Hall – Team Leader -Currently employed with SDGE for 30 years. Current position is High Voltage Foreman. He is married to Karen Hall and father of three kids Kiefer, Trevor and Alison. Darryl coaches his son’s baseball team. Darryl is a Rescue Task Force veteran. He responded to the Tsunami disaster and has traveled throughout the world. Darryl brings determination, experience, and leadership to the team. Darryl: Compassionate about making a difference.

Chris Simmons – Currently employed with SDGE 32 years. His current position, like Darryl’s is as a High Voltage Power Foreman. He is also a Rescue Task Force veteran. He was on the team with Darryl and responded to the Tsunami and has traveled to Spain, Mexico, and Alaska. He is married to Lisa Simmons and is the father of four: Brandy, Amanda, Anthony and Taylor. He is the President of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 465. His hobbies include riding ATV’s in the California sand dunes and he likes to fish. Chris brings perseverance and experience to the team. Chris: Obtain the objective.

Jose Garcia – Currently employed with SDG&G 26 years. His current position is High Voltage Power Foreman for the gas side. He is married to Rosa Garcia. He is the father of two boys, Alfonso and Adrian. He likes to off road and race his Baja, hiking with his wife and camping.  Jose has traveled to Canada, Hawaii, Cancun, New Mexico and Colorado with his humanitarian efforts being delivery of humanitarian supplies to Mexico. He is a dedicated family man. He brings to the mission compassion, care, tenacity, hard work, and a big heart. Jose: Caring for people in need.

Shad Fleming – Currently employed SDG&E 6 years. His current position is High Voltage Power Lineman. Married to Peggy Fleming. He will be a first time father in February. His hobbies include training in Mixed Martial Arts. He travels to Europe regularly and speaks fluent German. He brings to the mission a sound presence of mind and a desire to benefit people. Shad: Help as many people as we can with the resources at our disposal.

Dave Martinez II – Former U. S. Marine and combat veteran. Currently employed with SDG&E 10 years. His current position is High Voltage Power Lineman. Married to Laura Martinez. He is the father of a three-month old daughter, Marissa. He has traveled throughout the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and various other places around the world. His hobbies include driving off-road vehicles, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, hiking and camping. He brings experience,  and is extensively trained in medical techniques, CPR, and first aid. He is calm under pressure. Dave: “Sometimes people are presented with an opportunity to help people. I have been presented with many opportunities and I see this as a new, wonderful opportunity to offer my services.

Stanley Vincent – Born in  Haiti. Former U. S. Marine.  Currently employed with the California Highway Patrol for 2 ½ years.  His current position is Officer.  His hobbies include sports, dancing, working out, mountain biking and playing tennis.   Stanley brings to the mission local knowledge of on-the ground resources, common sense, crowd and riot control training, the ability to be the team interpreter, cultural experience, and will help with in-country volunteers. Stanley: Operation – Immediate relief.

Rescue Task Force is in the World Emergency Relief family of charities.