The RESCU Foundation | Episode 21

This week, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! gets to meet a new (but surprisingly familiar) face, Danielle Dupont, the current president of the RESCU Foundation. Standing for Renaissance Entertainers, Services, and Crafters United, Danielle works with RESCU on their mission to connect the renaissance community through the power of health. 

This interview with Danielle includes exciting tales that cover the following topics:  

Promoting health and safety 

As a community, renaissance festival workers often include artisans and entrepreneurs who may not have the same insurance coverages, income consistencies, or healthcare opportunities as those working in other fields. With differences in working seasons, locations, and occupations, RESCU works with renaissance employees to promote healthy lifestyles, encourage enrolling in government services, and open opportunities for medical bill assistance.  

“Keeping everyone well within that community is important to keep the magic continuing.” 

Protecting renaissance employees 

Every year, RESCU has provided thousands of dollars worth of aid and assistance to renaissance workers in need. This need looks different for everyone, and Danielle emphasizes that so many different employees qualify for help if they need it. Through online forms as well as over the phone, RESCU has worked with craftsmen and artisans, performers and vendors all over the country, helping them learn how to help themselves. 

“Anyone who has ever been involved with renaissance festivals is eligible for some sort of help from the RESCU foundation.” 

Providing necessary services, despite challenges 

With situations such as COVID, Danielle wants the community to know that RESCU is still here to help and still needs help from their generous volunteers and donors nationwide. From COVID testing to contraception, pro-bono medical appointments to prescription aid, so many people benefit from what the hardworking team at RESCU provides, and our team at the Texas Renaissance Festival strongly encourages you to lend them a helping hand if you can.  

“It’s really fun because it’s such a challenge, there's so much that needs to be done.” 

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To find out more about RESCU, visit them on their website and facebook, or call their contact number: 1-800-374-9215.  

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