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ddeborahdelamar
January 10th, 2011, 01:07 PM
The Cozumel Red Cross has received a large donation of adult & pediatric oxygen masks in the USA and we need your help bringing them to Cozumel. These are used daily by the ambulance crews and each mask is only good for one patient, so this is a wonderful gift!
The masks are individually bagged and are sterile, so care in packing is important -- it's best to fold or roll them into garments that will protect the bags from punctures.
The masks are currently in New York and can be mailed in batches of between 6 and 14 anywhere in the continental USA. 6-7 masks are the equivalent of 1/2 a Priority Mail shoebox.
There is absolutely no cost to you for doing this. The US charity, Friends of Cruz Roja Cozumel, will pay the postage to your address. Pick up in Cozumel can be arranged if you don't want to visit the Red Cross.
Please let me know if you can help. email: cozredcross (at) earthlink (dot) net
Thank you!
-Deb
Jeff488
January 10th, 2011, 02:51 PM
I'm not going till April 18th, but I'll take some.
Jeff
Hemlon
January 10th, 2011, 02:57 PM
I'll be going in June. If these masks, or other medical supplies, need to be transported, I will glady do it.
ddeborahdelamar
January 10th, 2011, 03:11 PM
There are 600 masks, so it will take a while to get them all down here. And there is usually something waiting for transport from the USA, so we're always grateful for offers of help at any time. Every item we receive is lightweight and easy to pack and none have needles or require an Rx -- though the last bit is subject to change if MX Customs reinstates our permission to import those products.
firstdive2005
January 10th, 2011, 09:39 PM
Hi Deb, will they send some to Canada? I have a lot of room to bring stuff. My dive dear is on Coz so I always pack humanitarian stuff to take down. I am leaving Feb 14, my Deb is leaving March1 for Coz. We both will have a suitcase to fill so If they want to send enough to fill the bags then pm me for our address. I hope I can be of service, seeya, kevin
cicopo
January 10th, 2011, 10:59 PM
Kevin, read message 13 here.
Mules needed from USA - Coz Red Cross - Cozumel Forum - TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g150809-i66-k4151325-o10-Mules_needed_from_USA_Coz_Red_Cross-Cozumel_Yucatan_Peninsula.html)
awakefie
January 10th, 2011, 11:05 PM
I will be headed to Coz on September 10th. If you still have medical supplies that need transport I would be happy to help.
Aaron
BTravlin
January 10th, 2011, 11:09 PM
Coming down in March so we can bring some down. E-mail sent.
docuw
January 10th, 2011, 11:15 PM
We are coming down in February - happy to bring some.
firstdive2005
January 11th, 2011, 03:06 AM
As long as parcels are shipped via USPS to Canada from the States then the parcels bypass the customs brokers. If they ship via couriers then issues happen in delays and ridiculous broker fees. I rarely have anything that takes longer than two weeks to get to me from the U.S.
My wife works for Canadian Blood Services, maybe they can send it to her office.
ddeborahdelamar
January 11th, 2011, 11:58 AM
Kevin, I know you're anxious to help -- you always are! Francis frequently ships to Canada via USPS in the regular course of his business and every item must be correctly marked and every package requires a customs declaration -- those are the rules and, unfortunately, we can't meet them with these masks.
However, I'd like to propose an alternative: There must be medical supply houses in Canada that stock what we use at prices we can afford. Let me do some research to see if we can buy there and ship to you. If you know any good sources, please let me know. We may be able to set up something really beneficial, based in Canada, similar to what we have in the USA. That would be very cool if you're interested.
I'm going to Cancun in a little while, so don't expect action today.
Thank you & All best,
Deb
DiverG
January 11th, 2011, 12:23 PM
I have a friend heading to Cozumel this Saturday. I sent her your request, and she sent an email. Not sure if time constraints will permit this to happen, but I tried.
scubavaquera
January 11th, 2011, 11:14 PM
Deb,
I would be happy to be a mule! I am headed there Feb. 3rd. and willing to bring as many as you think will fit in my suitcase. I have a house in Coz where I keep all my crap, so I don't generally take much. I would be happy to bring a big suitcase filled with just the masks. Feel free to PM me for my address and other info.
Julie
Aigtbootbp
January 14th, 2011, 02:58 PM
If you can wait until 23 Apr I will be more than happy to help out.
Let me know.
Dave55
January 16th, 2011, 09:42 PM
Sorry if this is a stupid question-- but why can't you just UPS all the material directly to Cozumel? Is it a red-tape issue? cost? customs?
ddeborahdelamar
January 17th, 2011, 12:52 AM
Sorry if this is a stupid question-- but why can't you just UPS all the material directly to Cozumel? Is it a red-tape issue? cost? customs?
Yes. For many reasons, this is the most sensible, straightforward, and sure way to get inexpensive, bulky donations to Cozumel.
jmb
January 24th, 2011, 08:13 PM
Deb
Just sent you an email and would be happy to take some down with me next month!
Thanks
Julie
Jackie
January 24th, 2011, 10:48 PM
Deb, PM me. We are leaving next thursday....
MedicDan
February 28th, 2011, 02:30 PM
Deb
I will be heading to Cozumel at the end of March and would love to help in any way possible for the Coz Red Cross!
ddeborahdelamar
March 1st, 2011, 01:40 PM
Yes, MedicDan. Can use some special help. Please send your email address to cozredcross@earthlink.net
Thank you!
