Court House Raises $5,680 For Cancer Patients
Court House Squash & Wellness, in collaboration with thirty local companies who donated raffle prizes, raised $5,680 for cancer patient care.
A spokesperson said, “Since opening in 2009, Court House Squash & Wellness has held several fitness-focused fundraising events to raise money for local charities. The Court House annual Members Christmas Party has been an additional opportunity to give back to the community, where proceeds from ticket and raffle sales go to charity.
“The Bermuda Red Cross, Bermuda Diabetes Association, Friends of Hospice, Beyond Rugby and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda are a few charities that have been recipients of the fitness centre’s charitable initiatives.
Alison Brook, general manager of Court House Squash & Wellness, Julie Harrington the P.A.L.S. Clinical Nurse Manager and Richard Burns, founder of Court House Squash & Wellness at cheque presentation. Photo courtesy of Jamie Macmillan
“For the first annual Members Christmas Party since the Covid-19 pandemic, Court House chose P.A.L.S. Cancer Care in Bermuda as the charity to partner with in support of their mission to provide cancer patients with quality care and to enhance quality of life.”
Alison Brook, general manager of Court House, stated, “It is exciting to return to fundraising events and collaborative charitable activities that positively impact the community. Court House has always championed health promotion and advocates for prevention of chronic diseases through health and wellness.
“As a team, we chose to support P.A.L.S. Cancer Care in Bermuda as the 40-year-old charity plays a critical role in caring for cancer patients and their families.”
The spokesperson said, “In collaboration with thirty local companies who donated raffle prizes, Court House and its membership raised $5,680 for cancer patient care.”
Colleen English De Grilla, executive director of P.A.L.S. Cancer Care in Bermuda, shared, “P.A.L.S. is so appreciative of the wonderful donation given by Court House Squash and Wellness, especially during the holidays when there are so many worthy charities needing assistance.
“To have been chosen was an honour. P.A.L.S. receives no government grants and relies solely on individual and corporate donations such as this to support the cancer patients of Bermuda. P.A.L.S. never charges a patient or their family for our services and we appreciate all support given.”
Court House added that they “look forward to further collaboration with charitable and corporate partners to positively impact the health of the local population.”
