Ex-Artillerymen’s Donates $1K To Charity
The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association donated $1,000 from their annual Mother’s Day Brunch proceeds to The Gina Spence Program’s Each One Reach One Back to School initiative.
A spokesperson said, “The Entertainment Committee of The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association held their annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May 11th 2025. Since inception, May 2017, part proceeds have been donated to a charity. This year’s recipient of $1,000 was The Gina Spence Program for their Each One Reach One Back to School Program. The presentation took place at The Ex-Artilleryman’s Association located at 72 Victoria Street on Wednesday July 2nd 2025. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended which enabled us to give to this worthy charity.”
“We thank the Ex-Artillerymen’s Association for standing with us. Their generosity strengthens our ability to serve children and families who are in need of help and support this school year,” said Gina Spence-Virgil, Founder & Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist.
The spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Program [GSP] is Bermuda’s leading grief and loss support charity—trusted, transformative, and committed to meeting the emotional and social needs of those impacted by loss of any kind. With a proven track record of over 35 years, GSP delivers critical clinical services, advocacy, and education to help children and individuals heal, grow, and thrive after loss.
- Champions Program The GSP Champions Program—founded by Dr. Gina Spence-Virgil in response to the personal loss of her son-in-law—is Bermuda’s only long-term support system for children left behind due to gun and gang-related homicide, providing crisis response, counseling, wrap-around services to help them heal and thrive.
- GriefConnect – Established in 2018, GriefConnect is an educational outreach program that delivers presentations and workshops across key sectors to raise awareness, build empathy, and equip Bermuda’s community with the knowledge and tools to recognize, understand, and respond effectively to grief and loss.
- Healing Hearts Program – Launched in 2023 as Healing Hearts provides compassionate, affordable grief and loss counseling to individuals, families, and groups in Bermuda, support needed to heal and navigate their grief journey.
- Each-One-Reach-One Back to School [EORO] – EORO aims to annually equip Bermuda’s children—especially those impacted by grief and financial hardship—with essential uniforms, backpacks, and starter kits, supporting over 12,000 students through partnerships, fundraising, and a community-driven uniform recycling program.
- Christmas Gift of Giving Event [CGOG] – Launched in 2002, CGOG initiative brings essential support and hope to Bermuda’s at-risk seniors, children, and families each holiday season through food hampers, pharmaceutical gift cards, and donated toys, alleviating hardship and spreading joy across the community.
- Bermuda’s Grief & Loss Awareness Day [BGLAD] – Spearheaded by the visionary Executive Director Mykiee Jones, Bermuda’s Grief & Loss Awareness Day unites individuals, families, and organizations each March to acknowledge grief’s impact, foster community healing, and ensure that no one in Bermuda navigates loss alone.
“Today, GSP remains a compassionate and consistent presence for those navigating grief—restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and strengthening the community, one family at a time.
“If you are interested in donating or want to learn more about The Gina Spence Program visit their website – www.gspcharity.com.”
