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cruz roja at border crossings

jimgrms - 7-8-2009 at 02:31 PM

I'm sure you have all run into the guys and gals at the border crossings weatring white uniforms wirh red crosses on the sleve, which i,m pretty sure are phonys ' I live in Denver and they are now at the freeway exits in the area . i am positive they are phony :lol:

comitan - 7-8-2009 at 02:34 PM

They are Cread, dope rehab. they are everywhere in the Baja, most people I know don't donate, its possible they are doing some good but I just can't justify the donation.

roundtuit - 7-8-2009 at 03:45 PM

I tend to disagree with that thought. Cread have their on shirts with their logo on them. In BCS I have been asked by reputable pepole who work 6 days a week for a donation to Cruz Roja. If I remember when Jaun went through Mulege and the river flooded they were there to help the flood victims.

DENNIS - 7-8-2009 at 04:03 PM

It isn't CREAD. I don't know who it is but, they've been around for a long time. I would be willing to bet these folks in charge of the well-fed beggers are living on the front row.
Personally, I think it's just a begging business. I've offered in the past good money for the secret of getting their clothes so white. They don't know. Someone else dresses them.

I think it's legit

Dave - 7-8-2009 at 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
I've offered in the past good money for the secret of getting their clothes so white. They don't know. Someone else dresses them.


Another thing they're good for:

If you need to change lanes and you give them a donation they'll make it happen. ;D

DENNIS - 7-8-2009 at 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
Another thing they're good for:

If you need to change lanes and you give them a donation they'll make it happen. ;D



Pro crossers don't change lanes. Lane changers there are THE problem.

arrowhead - 7-8-2009 at 05:49 PM

Those people in the white nurses uniforms or white orderly uniform for men are a pure scam. The money goes only to them and the people that manage them. Not one penny goes to charity. Also in the airports you'll see men dressed up as priests, in a dark suit with the collar. They are also fakes. Belong to a mail order charity in Modesto or some other place. Same for the people dressed as monks and Hari Krishna's. Don't give them any money, if you are feeling charitible, send in a check to the Red Cross, United Way, ADA, Cancer Society some legitimate charity you know about -- or your chuch.

Russ - 7-8-2009 at 05:58 PM

I always thought they were Mexico's version of.... mental block... I can picture them ringing the damn bells all over the place at Xmas time. ???

Udo - 7-8-2009 at 06:13 PM

I will stand corrected if I am wrong:biggrin:...but isn't the Cruz Roja who shows up at vehicle accidents to help the victims? I don't think those people are a scam.

tjBill - 7-8-2009 at 06:14 PM

I've been told they rent the can and uniform from the Red Cross. Then they keep what's left over.

comitan - 7-8-2009 at 06:57 PM

Cruz Roja is the one that shows up at accidents and the ones that could save your life, they are well trained I have seen them in action.

True story

Dave - 7-8-2009 at 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by comitan
Cruz Roja is the one that shows up at accidents and the ones that could save your life, they are well trained I have seen them in action.


Had a friend who developed a sudden and severe nose bleed. A cop who witnessed the episode called the Red Cross. It was a five minute ambulance ride away. After thirty minutes and another call...no ambulance. The cop drove my friend to the clinic. The driver an attendant were there.

They were just finishing lunch. :rolleyes: