"I would like to share with you something that happened to me last night, that I feel was a direct result from taking the First Aid Class earlier this year and participating in the Provider Peer Mentoring Program training.

On my way home from work, I witnessed a car accident. It was very late and not many people were on the road. I called 911 and reported the accident and alerted them that the driver and his passenger were hurt and bleeding. I went inside the gas station and got clean cloths to apply to the facial lacerations of 2 injured people. The cuts needed to have pressure on them to control the bleeding. I also talked to them, made sure they were okay, and tried to calm the one young lady down; she was quite hysterical.

I have never stopped to help before in a situation like this, I contribute it mainly to the classes I took with QC3. I not only knew what to do but I did it!

The Mentoring Training has helped me to have confidence in myself and to problem solve quickly and act accordingly. I found that I apply the information I learned and not even realize it until something like the car accident happens. Thank you for having the faith in me that I had the strengths you were looking for. Thank you for all the classes you have offered and for helping me to develop those skills."

Denice Alighire
Provider Peer Mentor, Kent County

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