CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – As a total volunteer organization, the Childersburg Rescue Squad depends on donations and two major fund raisers to cover their expenses. They have announced plans for one of those fundraisers, “Ride to the Rescue,” on Saturday, Oct. 11.
The “Ride to the Rescue” event is a significant fundraising effort for the Childersburg Rescue Squad, aiming to support their missions both locally and beyond. The event includes a bike ride/race with two circuits: a 32-mile and a 64-mile route, starting at the B.J. Meeks Sports Complex in Childersburg.
The event also features a free concert the night before the race, plus a car, truck, and bike show, as well as BBQ plates for sale. The event is a testament to the squad’s commitment to community support and their efforts to enhance the lives of those in need.
When a call for help comes, the Squad answers. So far this year, the Childersburg Rescue Squad responded to: a lost person on Cheaha Mountain; a lost person in Munford; recovered a drowning victim in Morgan County and another one in Lake Lanier, Ga.; assisted with the tornado in Winterboro.
More recently, they rescued two elderly gentlemen stranded on Elliot Island during a heavy thunderstorm when their boat broke down. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was unable to send help, and the St. Clair County E-911 didn’t have anyone, so the Childersburg Rescue Squad responded. When a hurricane ravaged east coast states, the Squad spent two days immediately after the hurricane in Irwin, Tenn. building a landing zone so choppers could deliver supplies to a totally isolated area.
Seeing the total devastation in Irwin, the Childersburg Rescue Squad spearheaded a Christmas toy dive. Squads from all around Alabama filled a 55-foot tractor trailer and another smaller truck, delivering “Christmas” to over 6,000 children in the Irwin area.
Besides your attendance during their big October event, they are looking for sponsors, too. There are two sponsorship packages – $150 and $250 – that include signage during the event that will draw thousands of locals as well as visitors from across the southeast.
Make checks payable to:
Childersburg Rescue Squad
P.O. Box 204
Childersburg, AL 35044
Please send along your business card with your logo and name for the signs.
You never know when it will be your family that needs their quick response.
