Hashtag: #CharityEvents
“Walk To Defeet” Diabetes Fundraiser
Lindo’s Group of Companies and the Bermuda Diabetes Association will be hosting their annual fundraiser walk/run over the weekend of March 19th – 21st in a new virtual format centred on St George’s. A spokesperson said, “The event, usually the Lindo’s to Lindo’s Walk/ Run, is taking a physically distanced approach this year with participants... Read more of this article
Research Into Bermuda’s Third Sector Released
The Centennial Bermuda Foundation released the findings of preliminary research into Bermuda’s Third Sector, indicating that “organisations want more information to be available so that they can better understand and meet the needs of the community, now and in the future.” A spokesperson said, “The findings of preliminary research... Read more of this article
Businesses Help WindReach Get New Vehicle
A collective of local and overseas businesses have teamed up to support WindReach in purchasing a much-needed Rough Terrain Vehicle [RTV], a Kubota SideKick. A spokesperson said, “BEST Shipping, CTX and Stoltzfus Farm Equipment, a U.S. based supplier, have generously combined their resources to make this happen. Mr. Alex DeCouto, President of Greymane... Read more of this article
Caring For The Caregivers Give To BHB Staff
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward recently received gift boxes from local students Alaiyah Hayward and Jezhari Talbot. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] nurses and nursing aides on the Ace Barber ward received gift boxes from two local students this month. “Alaiyah Hayward from Bermuda... Read more of this article
Paul Njoroge Donates To Local Charities
In an incredibly gracious gesture, Paul Njoroge — who lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash two years ago today — has facilitated a donation of more than $440,000 to Bermuda charities in appreciation for the outpouring of support he received from the people of Bermuda. The Ethiopian Airlines... Read more of this article
Tylasha Desilva Launches “We BLead Bermuda”
Tylasha Desilva has launched ‘We BLead Bermuda’ which is “focused on providing feminine care products for women and girls in need, along with bringing forth the awareness of Period Poverty on the island.” Ms Desilva — who is a student at the Bermuda College, the student government president, and a member of the Board of... Read more of this article
Videos: International Women’s Day Virtual Event
International Women’s Day Bermuda [IWD Bermuda] held a virtual celebration today [March 8] to mark the occasion, with Coral Wells being named “Woman Of The Year,” with the award presented by last year’s winner Tami Ray. The celebration was hosted by Patrina ‘Power Girl’ O’Connor-Paynter, started with a presentation... Read more of this article
PRC Raffle To Help Schools Offers 24 Prizes
A $5,000 MarketPlace gift voucher, a motorcycle, 5 night hotel stay, iPhone, 55 inch smart TV, $500 BELCO voucher, $1,000 fuel voucher and a $5,000 travel voucher are just some of the outstanding prizes you can win in a raffle which aims to assist local schools. A spokesperson said, “For 25 years, Bermuda public primary schools and Pembroke Rotary... Read more of this article
Rolling For WindReach Challenge Announced
Jessica Lewis announced that she is once again teaming up with WindReach Bermuda for the second annual Rolling for WindReach Challenge, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, which will be held on April 3, which happens to be the sprinter’s 28th birthday. Windreach said, “You’re invited! Join super-supporter and past participant... Read more of this article
Free Clothing Giveaway To Be Held On March 6
Bermuda Is Love, an organisation created by people “eager to make a positive impact on our community”, will be holding a ‘Free Clothing Giveaway’ on Saturday [March 6] at Elliot Primary School. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love will be holding its third Free Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, March 6 2021 at Elliot Primary... Read more of this article
Video: IWD ‘Choose To Challenge’ Campaign
The International Women’s Day Bermuda [IWD Bermuda] committee will be holding a virtual celebration on Monday, March 8th, with the committee also launching the #ChooseToChallenge campaign. IWD Bermuda posted the video below on social media, saying: “Bermuda, we asked you how you #ChooseToChallenge… and you did not disappoint! Thank you... Read more of this article
Thieves Steal From Living Centre For Families
[Updated] A local charity is asking the public to look out for anyone trying to sell industrial washers, a dryer and nine ceiling fans, after thieves stole the items from the Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families on Parson’s Road. Habitat for Humanity and the Women’s Resource Centre said they are “most saddened to have discovered... Read more of this article
