Help us to provide life saving support in rural Romania!

We are a Romanian non-profit organization that provides search and rescue

services in the rural areas of Romania/Moldova. The organization consists

of skilled volunteers and experienced professionals, which put their free

time and money in serving the ones in need.

SARS Romania provided their services in case of natural- and other

disasters like the heavy floods in Moldova (2010, 2024), forest fires, mountain

rescue, collapsed buildings etc. Unfortunately the financial situation in

Romania doesn't allow for large investments to support life saving

projects, as government funding is virtually non-existent. Therefore we

bring in our own capital to provide as much help when we can, where we

can.

So why do we need help?

We are supported by a lot of experienced personnel from all kinds of fields

(doctors, search dog trainers, military personnel, mountaineers, etc)

though we can't afford the purchase of a vehicle that is capable of

handling the rural roads of the Romanian Carpathians, Retezat and other hard

to reach locations. We are in desperate need of a vehicle which can get a

search team into a hit area as soon as possible, as in cases of mud slides

and avalanches - all seconds count! In the 16 years that we are active we

already invested all of our personal capital in the purchase of life

saving first aid equipment, stretchers, climbing and diving

equipment. As much as it hurts our pride, we are forced to call upon the

public to make sure we can continue what we are doing.

How are we going to do it?

The plan is to raise €12.000,- to purchase and maintain a 2nd hand pick-up

truck. We won't invest in a new vehicle as the depreciation of a new

pick-up would be a giant waste of resources. Instead we choose to invest

it in maintaining, fueling and repairing a rugged (and proven) Toyota

Hilux. The parts are easily to come by, which can be tricky with newer

models and it provides sufficient space to transport supplies and possible

casualties. The pick-up will be fitted with first aid equipment (including

a stretcher, neck braces etc), urban search and rescue (USAR) gear, diving

equipment and climbing gear.

We appreciate every penny and will make sure it comes to good use. With

your help we'll be able to fill the needs in the rural areas, where people

are still dying every week because help is simply too late. If you are not

able to spare some money, please feel free to support us by sharing this

on social media or by providing medical supplies (bandaging material,

first aid kits, foldable splints, used stretchers etc), rescue gear or

other things that can support our group.

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