Akumal Ambulance Update

Here is an update on how things are progressing with the Akumal Ambulance.  In its first month, starting Dec 10, 2014, the ambulance crew attended more than 20 emergencies in the local area which included a car accident, a number of semi drownings, and a decompression incident.  Through speed of response were able to save at least 3 lives!    This is such an important additional to our community, and the numbers from the first 4.5 weeks show how necessary it is for us to have the ambulance here. This ambulance supports not just the village of Akumal, but also the wider area communities including Jade Bay, South Akumal, Aventuras Akumal, and beyond.

Fund raising continues to pay for the paramedics salaries and ambulances running costs, and to ensure that we can keep this service in our community. Accommodations for the paramedics are generously donated by Plaza Ukana, this ensures the medics are nearby and centrally located at all times.  The Akumal Comedy Festival (April 14-18, 2015) is the next large fundraiser event.  100% of the proceeds from the Festival will go directly to the Red Cross and the money from the Akumal shows will be used to pay for the Akumal Ambulance.

You can still donate directly to the Ambulance cause through PayPal. If you are so inclined to help, please use the button below. The funds go directly to the Tulum Red Cross PayPal account and the donation is labeled “Akumal Ambulance.”