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Cancellation Turned Into Fundraising Giveaway
[Written by Don Burgess] Turning a negative is an art form mastered by Ethos. Yesterday’s Covid restrictions announcement by Government left the group a problem – what to do with food for 40 people for the Bombay Bicycle Club event. The answer? Give the food away to anyone who stopped by their location at Leamington Caves but accept donations... Read more of this article
Photos: BHS Students Thank Essential Workers
BHS students created ‘thank you cards’ for essential workers and they were delivered to locations including the Bermuda Hospital vaccination center, Soares’ Grocery, the Fire Station and more. A spokesperson said, “This week during their annual Round Square Day, Year 7 and 8 BHS students created thank you cards for essential workers... Read more of this article
Minister Thanks Mask’d Co For Mask Donation
Minister Tinee Furbert recently visited the K Margaret Carter Centre to accept a donation of 50 cloth masks from Kenneth Pushā II, the owner of Mask’d Co, who said he “felt inspired to donate to others living with a disability.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert,... Read more of this article
Rotary Donates Laptops For Foster Children
In an effort to help foster children participate in online classes, the Pembroke Rotary Club donated 14 laptops, which were turned over to the Department of Child and Family Services for onward distribution. A spokesperson said, “The Pembroke Rotary, the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS], and the Foster Parent’s Association have,... Read more of this article
Kraft Cares Raises $5,100 For Coalition
KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis completed the last quarter of their Kraft Cares Campaign at the end of January. For a limited time, with the purchase of any Kraft Cheese product at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was accrued to be donated to the Coalition for the Protection of Children. Denae Burchall [Programme Coordinator,... Read more of this article
BSF To Hold Pirates Of Bermuda Challenge
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] announced a call for “willing physical or virtual pirates” for the Pirates Of Bermuda Challenge fundraiser, which will take place on April 10th, with the event organisers saying that it will “fully adhere to Covid-19 protocols in place.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF]... Read more of this article
Artistic Collaboration To Benefit Hospice
Twelve local artists created a unique piece of artwork — which involved them all painting one square which were then combined together — with the art to serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Friends Of Hospice, with people asked to take part in an auction to sponsor the squares. A spokesperson said, “Michele Smith, Chairperson of the... Read more of this article
Saltus Launches First Ever Saltus House Match
Saltus is launching the first ever Saltus House Match, which they said was “a fun way to get everyone in our Saltus and broader community, involved with our online week of giving to raise money for the 2020-21 Saltus Fund.” “This cricket themed giving week highlights four of Saltus’ long-term employees who are also Bermuda cricketers... Read more of this article
CURB To Hold Virtual Tag Day Fundraiser
The Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda will be holding its Tag Day fundraiser virtually over the next two weeks. A spokesperson said, “The charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has annually held its Tag Day fundraiser on 21st March to celebrate the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, but sadly had... Read more of this article
MP Famous: Parish Pride Project This Saturday
“We would like to thank all who have come out to volunteer over the last 10 weeks. Whether they scraped, patched, painted or supplied food and drinks, their assistance has proven that community togetherness is still as strong as ever,” MP Chris Famous said. MP Chris Famous said, “We are happy to report that we are on our final leg of our Christ... Read more of this article
Join The Challenge: Rolling For WindReach
Paralympian Jessica Lewis has partnered with WindReach Bermuda to host a ’28 Mile Challenge’ which will help raise funds for the organisation. A spokesperson said, “Jessica Lewis, Bermuda’s two-time Paralympian has partnered, once again, with one of her favourite nonprofits, WindReach Bermuda, to host a 28 Mile Challenge. “Jessica... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Donates $2,000 To NMB
Following their Black History Month dinner last month, in celebration of academic Dr Clarence Maxwell, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $2,000 to the National Museum of Bermuda – Dr Maxwell’s charity of choice. $1,000 was donated by the hotel from the proceeds of the dinner which was then matched by the hotel’s ownership, the Green... Read more of this article
