Bidvest McCarthy teamed up with Red Frogs back in 2009 in various regions by sponsoring vehicles, allowing the Red Frog teams to patrol with ease and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Red Frogs' national coordinator, Paul Rowney says, “The vehicles provided by Bidvest Insurance have the added benefit of providing a sense of comfort for both the outgoing students and the parents who see the branded Red Frog vehicles in the area. For the past three years, Bidvest Insurance has sponsored the insurance on these vehicles, making sure the only thing our drivers have to worry about is being able to assist the students when they need them.”
The Red Frog teams have worked hard at building a sense of trust amongst both the community and Matric students across the country. This relationship was evident in a ‘ride along tour’ during a Matric Rage event held in Durban recently. In the 24-hour call centre, the phones are operated by mothers who have volunteered their evenings to the students whether it’s to ask for help or just to have a chat.
“The key to our success lies in the kindness and genuine approach of the group which is clearly visible for anyone who witnesses them in action. The fact that such a strong community has formed to pull resources together to support the Red Frogs has been a testament to this,” says Matt Lewis, Red Frogs assistant coordinator.
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