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If not for Global Rescue and my wife, I don’t know if I would have…

Scott Garrett was just two days into a safari in Namibia when an infection developed from an airborne source began to attack his immune system. Garrett had a membership with Global Rescue, but he never…

“I was on a safari in the backcountry of Namibia when my wife, who was with me, noticed that my breathing had become labored and my respirations were off,” said Garrett. “I hadn’t realized a difference, as I have a bit of asthma. On the fourth night as I was coughing up blood, I finally realized, ‘Okay, this is much more than I thought.’

“My wife initiated correspondence with Global Rescue, and we headed to the hospital that was recommended for me. I was admitted immediately into the ICU, where I met Justin, the Global Rescue paramedic who arrived as my medical escort. He was a lifesaver, overseeing my care and communicating with my doctor.

“We found out that I had caught some sort of rapidly-developing airborne bacteria. I had double pneumonia with over 30 percent of my lung tissue infected, and my kidneys had started to show distress. This exotic bug I had was just eating me alive!

“Justin was a good liaison for us, meeting with doctors and at the same time coordinating with Global Rescue’s home base to get us back to Houston. During the 25 hours of travel back to the U.S., Justin monitored my oxygen saturation levels, and then followed us home to ensure my safety.

“Now, I am healing and getting better. I am on Day Four of a 10-day medicine regimen, and I suspect I’m on the mend to a full recovery. I didn’t realize how sick I was until I got back home and my wife said to me, ‘You could have died from this.’ Without the whole team, the doctor in Namibia, my wife, and Global Rescue, this could have been a really tragic story.

“I couldn’t believe the service I received from Global Rescue. You expect this type of assistance for an injury, but not for an illness like this. I still get texts from Justin checking on me. What Global Rescue provided just blew me away.

“I can’t say enough good things about all of the help I received. Now, whether it’s a domestic trip or overseas, I won’t ever be without a Global Rescue membership, because it truly was a rescue.”

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Global Rescue Renews Partnership with Soccer Without Borders

Boston, Mass., July 12, 2016 - Global Rescue, the leading provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk, crisis management and travel insurance services to enterprises, governments and individuals, announced its continued partnership with Soccer…

Boston, Mass., July 12, 2016 – Global Rescue, the leading provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk, crisis management and travel insurance services to enterprises, governments and individuals, announced its continued partnership with Soccer Without Borders (SWB), an organization using soccer as a platform for positive change and personal growth with under-served youth.

Soccer Without Borders was recently named the winner of the prestigious 2016 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize, an annual global prize from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania focused on identifying and promoting game-changing ideas that solve social problems. Chosen from more than 170 applicants around the globe, SWB was awarded $250,000 and highlighted as a “small-but-mighty social change organization.”

Through the partnership, Global Rescue provides Soccer Without Borders with access to critical medical, security, and intelligence resources in the event of a medical or security emergency.

“Soccer Without Borders is an inspirational organization that reflects the power of sport to bridge gaps,” said Global Rescue CEO Dan Richards. “We are honored to continue to provide support to this pioneering organization.”

Best known for its work in social integration and gender equity, SWB aims to build a more inclusive world through soccer. Through a team-based, holistic model, SWB takes an innovative approach to converting the uniting power of the sport into meaningful opportunities for youth living in some of the world’s most challenging urban areas.

“Our relationship with Global Rescue provides much-needed medical and security support for our people, who have worked in 10 countries and four continents,” said Mary McVeigh, former professional soccer player and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Without Borders. “With Global Rescue, we’re assured of life-saving help if something goes wrong anywhere the world.”

About Soccer Without Borders

Soccer Without Borders uses soccer as a vehicle for positive change in the U.S. and abroad. Its year-round programs take a holistic approach to youth development through sport and provide under-served youth with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal success.
www.soccerwithoutborders.org

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Global Rescue is a leading worldwide provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk, crisis management and travel insurance services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Global Rescue operates from seven offices in five countries and provides support to more than one million members worldwide. The company has conducted more than 10,000 operations and been involved in every globally significant crisis of the last decade.

For more information, call +1-617-459-4200 or visit www.globalrescue.com.

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A nasty fall on the slopes, an uncertain future for US Ski Team member

“Global Rescue Operations personnel were there every step of the way, providing professional medical recommendations, emergency message relay, and most importantly, peace of mind,” continued Jim. “They were like a safety net for me.”

When elite free skier and current US Ski Team member Eddie Gildea tore his ACL during a nasty fall in New Zealand, his future was uncertain.

Eddie’s father, Jim Gildea, recalled the first moments after the incident as an anxious parent.

“When he got hurt, like any parent, I started reaching out to anyone that I could. I talked to his coach. I talked to Global Rescue,” said Jim.

In the face of his injury, Eddie maintained a positive outlook during his recovery, saying, “I am going to make this the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Global Rescue continually communicated with Jim about his son’s condition until Eddie was safely back to the United States and admitted to a local hospital.

“Knowing that Global Rescue was out there made a stressful situation a lot less stressful,” said Jim.

Eddie was true to his word, as reflected in Jim’s update on his son’s progress: “He’s doing great! Eddie was named to the US Ski Team the month before he was hurt, so that was huge. He’s now at the US training center in Park City doing his rehab and doing great. Everything’s wonderful.”

Eddie is expected to make a full recovery and return to the slopes with Global Rescue partner, the US Ski Team.

“Global Rescue is a no brainer. I look at them and think, ‘How do they make any money?’ I mean, 300 bucks for a membership? I got 300 bucks of value for three years. I’ll do it for 10 years based on what I got!” –

Jim Gildea, father of US Ski Team athlete

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Orlando and Active Shooter Advice

On 12 June 2016, a lone gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing at least 49 people and injuring over 50 others. In light of this event, our Intelligence Team and…

On 12 June 2016, a lone gunman armed with an assault-style rifle and a handgun opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing at least 49 people and injuring over 50 others in what was the deadliest terrorist attack on US soil since 11 September 2001 and the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

The attacker appeared to have been motivated by a combination of Islamic radicalism and personal grievances towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

After nearly three hours of shooting and a hostage situation, police and SWAT team members used an armored vehicle to breach a door to the club, allowing people to escape and for police to shoot and kill the gunman.

In an effort to keep our members and clients informed about potential threats and emerging medical and security risks, our Intelligence Team and Security Operations Team, made up of Special Operations Veterans, have prepared the following summary assessment and advice for active shooter situations.

Global Rescue Member Advisory: Orlando Nightclub Shooting

As a reminder, Global Rescue Members have real-time access to destination reports and event alerts via our GRID portal or Mobile App.

Questions? Contact us at 617-459-4200 or memberservices@globalrescue.com.

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Here are the 15 finalists in our 2016 “Spirit of Adventure” Photo Contest. Check out our Facebook page too. Winners will be announced June 21.

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My Global Rescue App Helps Families Stay Safe When Traveling; Features Geo-Fence Alerts, Safety Check-In

Boston, Mass., June 8, 2016 - In an uncertain world, keeping family members safe and in touch is a top priority. Global Rescue, the leading provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk and crisis…

Boston, Mass., June 8, 2016 – In an uncertain world, keeping family members safe and in touch is a top priority. Global Rescue, the leading provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk and crisis management services to enterprises, governments and individuals, today introduced the My Global Rescue Mobile App, a suite of powerful new tools to help Global Rescue members stay in touch and protect their families – at home or anywhere in the world.

The My Global Rescue App connects people to vital medical, security, and rescue resources. From family members traveling abroad who are suddenly separated from each other, to a student caught in a political uprising in a foreign country, or a business traveler with chest pains in Asia, the My Global Rescue Mobile App provides access to essential help in an emergency.

“There is nothing more important than being able to locate and communicate with those you care about in an emergency,” said Global Rescue CEO and founder Dan Richards. “The My Global Rescue Mobile App provides a very effective way to see where your loved ones are in real time and communicate with them at touch of a button, whether you’re traveling or not.”

The My Global Rescue Mobile App provides immediate access to:

GEO-Fence Tracking & Alerts – See where your family members are in real time. Create a geo-fence around a designated area and be notified when family members arrive or leave that area.
GPS-Enabled Safety Check-in – In an emergency, or if you’re separated from your family, use the GPS-enabled check-in feature of My Global Rescue to let them know you’re safe.
Family In-App Messaging – Stay in touch no matter where you are by connecting with family members using in-app messages.
One-Touch Emergency Assistance – Press the Emergency button and be connected immediately with Global Rescue operations center personnel, who can identify you and your location and respond to your call. Using your GPS coordinates, Global Rescue can deploy emergency response services to your exact location.
Destination Reports & Event Alerts – Receive real time insights into changing events and issues, along with detailed information on medical and security threats in over 200 countries – updated continuously.

My Global Rescue is available at no cost to all Global Rescue members from Google Play or the App Store.

For more information on the My Global Rescue Mobile App or on the company’s membership services, call 617-459-4200 or visit www.globalrescue.com.

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Global Rescue is the leading worldwide provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk management and crisis response services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Global Rescue operates from 7 offices in 5 countries and provides support to more than 1 million members worldwide. The company has conducted more than 10,000 operations and been involved in every globally significant crisis of the last decade.

For more information, call +1-617-459-4200 or visit www.globalrescue.com.

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