WCFR to Honor Dr. Clovis Raymond as 2026 Lifesaving Partner of the Year

Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. (WCFR) is proud to announce Dr. Clovis Raymond, MD, as the recipient of its 2026 Lifesaving Partner of the Year Award.

Dr. Raymond will be honored during WCFR’s 15th Anniversary & Fundraising Gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Hotel Nyack – JDV by Hyatt in Nyack, New York.

A Distinguished Career in Healthcare and Service

Dr. Raymond is a dual board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and serves as Chief of Psychiatry and Medical Director at Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University.

His commitment to service extends beyond healthcare. Dr. Raymond is a retired Major in the United States Army Reserve and served in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Throughout his career, Dr. Raymond has dedicated himself to advancing mental health care, education, patient safety, and community service. In addition to overseeing psychiatric services, he mentors healthcare professionals, teaches future clinicians, and serves on clinical and administrative committees focused on improving patient care and safety.

Dr. Raymond is also the founder of Services For Preferred Medical Patients, LLC, a private psychiatric practice serving children, adolescents, and adults.

His dedication to mental health and resilience extends to his work as an author. Dr. Raymond wrote The Sparks That Endure: Why Our Core Human Drives Survive Mental Illness, which explores resilience, recovery, and the enduring strengths that define the human experience.

Recognizing a Lifesaving Partner

WCFR’s Lifesaving Partner of the Year Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, partnership, professional service, and commitment to helping others strengthen communities and advance WCFR’s lifesaving mission.

“We are extremely proud to honor Dr. Clovis Raymond as our 2026 Lifesaving Partner of the Year,” said Dr. Jacqueline Cassagnol, PhD, MSN, RN, PMC, Founder and President of Worldwide Community First Responder. “Dr. Raymond has devoted his career to caring for others, educating future healthcare professionals, serving his country, and strengthening our community. His commitment to service and his support of WCFR truly embody what it means to be a lifesaving partner.”

A passionate advocate for public service, Dr. Raymond has consistently supported initiatives that promote health education, community engagement, and access to quality care. His professional accomplishments reflect a lifelong commitment to helping others, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Celebrating 15 Years of Teaching People, Saving Lives

The 2026 gala is especially significant as WCFR celebrates 15 years of “Teaching People, Saving Lives.” Since its founding, the nonprofit organization has worked to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training while supporting scholarships, health education, emergency preparedness, and community outreach.

The Caribbean-themed anniversary celebration will bring together healthcare leaders, community partners, sponsors, supporters, honorees, and friends of WCFR for an evening of recognition, dinner, entertainment, networking, and celebration.

WCFR invites the community to join in celebrating Dr. Clovis Raymond and the distinguished 2026 honorees while supporting the organization’s continued lifesaving work.

Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities

Community members, healthcare professionals, organizations, and businesses are invited to attend the gala and support WCFR’s mission.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Proceeds from the gala help support WCFR’s lifesaving education and training, scholarships, and community outreach programs.

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WCFR 15th Anniversary & Fundraising Gala

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hotel Nyack – JDV by Hyatt | Nyack, New York

Join WCFR as we honor Dr. Clovis Raymond, 2026 Lifesaving Partner of the Year, celebrate our distinguished honorees, and commemorate 15 years of Teaching People, Saving Lives.

About Worldwide Community First Responder

Worldwide Community First Responder, Inc. (WCFR) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent deaths worldwide through education and training. For 15 years, WCFR has worked to empower individuals and communities with lifesaving knowledge and skills through education, training, scholarships, and community outreach. wcfrworldwide.org

Teaching People. Saving Lives.