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Red Cross Launches Hurricane Beryl Appeal
The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by Hurricane Beryl. A spokesperson said, “Well before Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Caribbean Island nations of Jamaica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Red Cross volunteers, local authorities and residents had been working hard to prepare for the... Read more of this article
Red Cross To Host Annual 5k Jingle Run/Walk
Bermuda Red Cross is hosting the annual 5k Jingle Run/Walk on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 8:30 am. The event poster says “competitive and non-competitive runners and walkers” are invited to participate. The race will start and finish from the New Venture House, 3 Mills Creek Road, Hamilton. There will be prizes for the Best Christmas Costume.... Read more of this article
Town Hall On Climate Change This Evening
The Bermuda Red Cross will hold a town hall meeting on climate change this evening [July 13] at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s from 5.30pm until 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Red Cross town hall meetings on climate change are your chance to ask the critical questions, gather information and take responsibility for our island’s... Read more of this article
First Town Hall Meeting On Climate Change Held
The Bermuda Red Cross, in partnership with QBE Foundation, held their first of three Town Hall Meetings last night [July 6] at St Paul’s AME Church Hall. A spokesperson said, “The meeting was scheduled around Climate Change and its impact on our home, Bermuda. The presenter was Dr Mark Guishard and our partnership was thanks to generous donation... Read more of this article
Presentations On Climate Change To Be Held
The Bermuda Red Cross, in partnership with QBE Foundation, is inviting the general community to attend a presentation on “Climate Change and Bermuda” by Dr. Mark Guishard at the following Town Hall meeting venues. Date: Thursday, 6 July 2023 Location: St. Paul’s AME Church Hall [Central] Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Presentation & Refreshments Date:... Read more of this article
Red Cross Launch Appeal For Turkey & Syria
The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which had a devasting impact, killing over 40,000 people. A spokesperson said, “A third, 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey 2 weeks after two powerful earthquakes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, on Monday,... Read more of this article
$549,126 Raised For Ukraine, Appeal To Close
The Bermuda Red Cross will be closing the Ukraine Appeal on November 30th, having raised $549,126 to date. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Red Cross will be sending remaining funds to British Red Cross in early December, which means the Ukraine Crisis Appeal account will be closing on 30 November 2022. “To date through the generosity of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Ukraine Appeal Raises $543,000 To Date
The Bermuda Red Cross has extended a “big thank you Bermuda for being so generous,” noting that the appeal for Ukraine has received $543,000 to date. A spokesperson said, “To date the Ukraine Appeal run by Bermuda Red Cross has received $543,000. These funds were donated to Bermuda Red Cross by many organization like, Aon, whose employees... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Ukraine Shopping Fundraiser
A shopping fair fundraising event was held today [May 22] at the Botanical Gardens, with funds raised to be donated toward the Red Cross Ukraine Relief Fund. The advance promo for the event said, “For businesses and the general public to sell your items, you choose the amount you want to pay for a pitch; all pitch proceeds go directly to... Read more of this article
MEF Presents $10K For Ukrainian Relief Fund
MEF Ltd — otherwise known as The Little Venice Group — today presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Bermuda Red Cross for their Ukrainian Relief Fund. A spokesperson said, “A variety of fundraising initiatives were held by the group including a ‘Taste of Ukraine’ Brunch at Fourways where a percentage of sales were donated and raised... Read more of this article
Shopping Fair Ukraine Fundraiser On May 22
A shopping fair fundraising event will be held on Sunday, May 22 from 10.00am to 3.00pm in the Botanical Gardens, with funds raised to be donated toward the Red Cross Ukraine Relief Fund. The event page said, “Bring your friends and family for a fun day out, Sunday 22nd May, 10am – 3pm in the beautiful grounds of the Botanical Gardens, for Ukraine,... Read more of this article
Community Outreach On Climate Change
The Bermuda Red Cross announced it will provide “education and community outreach on climate change resilience.” A spokesperson said, “This will utilize The Bermuda Red Cross’ established networks within the community over the past ten years, as a consequence of its Disaster Risk Reduction program. “It will further leverage information... Read more of this article
