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CellOne Launches Typhoon Text Relief Effort
CellOne announced today [Nov 13] the availability of text donations to support the relief efforts of the Bermuda Red Cross in the Philippines. “There are many residents in Bermuda looking for a way to contribute to the aid desperately needed in the Philippines.” says Frank Amaral, CellOne CEO. “Fundraising efforts are under way and we are happy... Read more of this article
Digicel Launches Text Donation For Typhoon
Digicel Bermuda today [Nov 12] appealed to its customers to donate in a fundraising effort to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Working in partnership with the Bermuda Red Cross, Digicel has set up two short codes which will allow customers to donate via text message. Each text to 5151 with the word HELP will donate $5 and each text... Read more of this article
Tragic News Received During Haiyan Fundraiser
The show of support by the community during yesterday’s fundraiser for the Philippines was brought to a sobering reality when a Filipino resident present received the news that their relatives, including young children, had been killed by the typhoon. “This was a poignant moment during the event and reminded all present about the harsh reality... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross Launches Haiyan Appeal
The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a cash appeal to support the British Red Cross’ launch to help assist the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Typhoon Yolanda, struck the Philippines on 8 November 2013. With reports of winds over 190mph it is considered the strongest storm to ever make landfall – and one of the most powerful... Read more of this article
$10,000 Raised At Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser
[Updated with video] The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda were hoping to get 100 people at their fundraiser today [Nov 11], however as of this writing have already had 200 people through the door, with more still filing in. The attendance exceeded their expectations causing some food selections to run low, however supporters sprang to action, delivering... Read more of this article
Red Cross To Hold Spring Fashion Show
The Bermuda Red Cross is holding an afternoon of fashion and fun at the Upstairs Closet Spring Fashion Show on Sunday [May 5]. The event will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m at the Red Cross headquarters on Berry Hill Road, Paget. The $20 ticket price will include a complimentary glass of Champagne, soda and snacks. Tickets are available from the Red... Read more of this article
Red Cross Holds ‘Buy Bermuda’ Holiday Fair
The Bermuda Red Cross is encouraging you to think about adding some cedar berry sprigs to the traditional holly and ivy this holiday season with a weekend Bermudiana arts and craft fair. The “Buy Bermuda” fair is being held on Saturday [Nov. 26] from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bermuda Red Cross headquarters at 9 Berry Hill Road in Paget. “Local... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Red Cross Yard Sale
The Bermuda Red Cross will be hosting a Yard Sale at Bermuda Red Cross Headquarters, 9 Berry Hill Road, Paget on Friday, October 7th from 9:00am – 6:00pm, and Saturday, October 8th from 9:00am – 12 noon. Books, toys, puzzles, sporting goods, games, artwork, bric-a-brac, misc. household items and much more will be on sale, with all proceeds to support... Read more of this article
KPMG Staff Donate $18,000 To Red Cross
The staff of KPMG in Bermuda donated $18,600 to benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Red Cross for both the Japan earthquake and the devastation left by the recent US tornados. The funds were raised through a series of staff events, including a Casino Night, an office raffle and a hugely successful auction of items donated by Partners and Directors. The... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Employees Donate Blood
Bradley Rowse, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited joined 10 employees from the Bank’s private banking and investment divisions to give blood at the Bermuda Red Cross’ donation centre at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital last week. Nir Sadeh, Butterfield’s Vice President and... Read more of this article
BDA Red Cross Receives $72,000 For Japan
The Bermuda Red Cross reported today [Mar.24] that they have received close to $72,000 in donations for the Japanese Quake and Tsunami Appeal. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, leaving thousands dead, with the official death toll from the disaster close to 10,000 and expected to continue to climb. Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
Government to Match Japan Quake Donations
Today [Mar.16] Premier Paula Cox announced that the Bermuda Government will match donations of up to $50,000 contributed to the Bermuda Red Cross Japan Quake/Tsunami Disaster fund. The donations will assist Japan and its people with recovery efforts following the disastrous 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011, which killed thousands... Read more of this article
