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Marsh And Guy Carpenter Donate To Red Cross
Marsh and Guy Carpenter made a donation to the Bermuda Red Cross for the purchase of a new electrical hoist. Electric hoists are used to move immobile or near immobile individuals, most commonly out of bed and into a wheel chair. The electric hoists are primarily used by elderly people who have had strokes or have virtually no muscle strength. They... Read more of this article
KFC Donates $1,289 To Bermuda Red Cross
At the conclusion of a successful Halloween promotion, KFC raised $1,289 in support of Bermuda Red Cross after selling Treat Voucher booklets at their Queen Street, Hamilton location. For only one dollar, packets of 5 vouchers were available from KFC with each voucher redeemable for either an apple turnover, one order of French fries or a chocolate... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross To Host Evening Wear Sale
The Bermuda Red Cross is having their annual Evening Wear Sale this Friday, November 4th from 5.00pm – 7.00pm at their Berry Hill Road, Paget location. “Come and enjoy a glass of bubbly while you shop for the perfect holiday outfit. Parking is free and there will be bargains galore,” the event poster said. For more information visit... Read more of this article
Red Cross Appeal To Assist Haiti After Hurricane
The Red Cross have launched an appeal to assist Haiti following the devastating effect of Hurricane Matthew, which left widespread destruction across Haiti and killed hundreds of people, causing what UN officials said is the country’s worst humanitarian crisis since the 2010 earthquake. A Red Cross spokesperson said, “The best way to help... Read more of this article
KFC Teams Up With Red Cross For Halloween
Following the success of last year’s Halloween promotion, KFC announced that they will once again partner with Bermuda Red Cross to sell Treat Voucher booklets at their Queen Street, Hamilton location. A Red Cross spokesperson said, “Bermuda Red Cross is thrilled to be partnering with KFC again this year. “While the traditional giving... Read more of this article
Red Cross Accepting Funds After Italian Quake
Search and rescue teams and sniffer dogs from the Italian Red Cross are on the ground following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of the morning today [Aug 24], with the Bermuda Red Cross accepting donations to go toward rescue and recovery efforts. A BBC story said, “At least 120 people have been killed and 368 injured in an earthquake... Read more of this article
KFC Customers Donate To Bermuda Red Cross
Last month was Red Cross month in Bermuda, and the Bermuda Red Cross approached KFC to help them raise awareness of Red Cross activities in the community and solicit donations in support of Red Cross programmes in Bermuda. Throughout the month of May, KFC customers were asked to add $1 to their purchase in order to support the Bermuda Red Cross. When... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross To Hold ‘Sip & Shop’ Event
The Bermuda Red Cross is offering “the perfect way to end your week” with a Sip and Shop event on Friday, May 20 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Treat yourself! Enjoy a glass of bubbly and some retail therapy there will be fun activities lined up and lots of shopping, mark your calendars and bring some friends. “Inner... Read more of this article
Red Cross: Aiding Ecuador & Japan After Quakes
The Bermuda Red Cross is collecting donations in response to devastating earthquakes that hit regions in both Ecuador and Japan recently, killing hundreds and injuring thousands between them. Regarding the Ecuadorian earthquake, a Red Cross spokesperson said, “The 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck at around 7.00pm local time on April 16. “The... Read more of this article
Red Cross Thrift Shop Celebrates 5th Anniversary
For the month of March, the Bermuda Red Cross thrift shop Upstairs Closet will be celebrating its fifth anniversary by opening for five extra days during the month, with a 15 percent discount available on those days. Those five days will include each Thursday during the month, including March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, and March 31, with the shop... Read more of this article
Presentation Aims To Help “Keep Seniors Safe”
The Bermuda Red Cross and the Bermuda Senior Islanders’ Centre are teaming up in order to help to keep seniors safe in their homes with an upcoming workshop. The event will take place on Friday, February 26 at the Devonshire Adventist Church Hall at 62 Roberts Avenue, getting underway at 12.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Seniors are invited to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross Offering Babysitter Course
The Bermuda Red Cross is offering a babysitter’s course for young people aged 12 to 16 years old, with the course teaching the required skills to be an effective babysitter According to the course poster, “It looks at the fundamentals of good business practice, age appropriate play, behaviour and much, much more. “This course also... Read more of this article
BAC Annual Jingle Bell 5k Walk/Run On Sunday
The BAC group of companies is getting set to host the annual Jingle Bell 5k Walk/Run, with people taking part in support of the Bermuda Red Cross. The event will be held on Sunday, December 13, with walkers getting underway at 8.45am and runners getting underway at 9.00am, starting and ending at the Bermuda Air Conditioning headquarters in Pembroke. Those... Read more of this article
KFC Campaign Raises $1,000 For Red Cross
Kentucky Fried Chicken [KFC] recently concluded a successful campaign in support of the Bermuda Red Cross, where customers were encouraged to give out food vouchers instead of candy during the Halloween holiday. For one dollar, packets of five vouchers were available from KFC, with each voucher redeemable for either an apple turnover, one order of french... Read more of this article
Red Cross Offers Psychosocial First Aid Course
The Bermuda Red Cross is offering a course on Psychosocial First Aid, with the workshop spread over three classes to be held on November 14, November 20, and November 21. The course poster said, “With the increase of crime and other critical incidents affecting the community, the Bermuda Red Cross have identified the need to education and train... Read more of this article
Red Cross Set To Present ‘Spectre’ 007 Film
The Bermuda Red Cross is getting set to present the premiere of James Bond film ‘Spectre’ on Friday, November 6 at Speciality Cinema. The film will get underway at 6.00pm, with complimentary Heineken before the movie and an after party exclusively at The Club Bermudiana Road at 8.30pm. The after party will include a welcome drink, tapas... Read more of this article
