Hashtag: #CharityEvents
Photos: Lions Club Gas-O-Rama Fundraiser
The Hamilton Lions Club, BZS Junior Volunteers and Rubis Terceira North Shore Gas Station are helping to raise money for Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society, with the 52nd annual Gas-O-Rama taking place today [Feb 13] at the gas station in Devonshire. Along with the Lions Club volunteers, recently appointed Acting US Consul General Alan... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BNT Hold Plant & Bake Sale
[Updated with video] The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] held their annual Plant and Bake Sale today [Feb 13] at Waterville in Paget, with the event featuring baked goods, honey, locally grown plants and more. Attendees had their temperature taken when entering, and masks were mandatory. Prior to the event, the BNT said, “Shop a diverse assortment... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Francis Patton ‘Longtail Plunge’
[Updated] Francis Patton Primary School is holding a ‘Longtail Plunge’ today [Feb 6] with staff and students jumping into the less than warm water to help raise funds for their school programmes. A spokesperson previously said, “Our school will be having a plunge, starting with our principal, then parents and teachers. We will jump off the school... Read more of this article
“Will Ewe Be Mine” Craft Sales Benefit Museum
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is selling Valentine’s Day themed locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains, with all sales to benefit the Museum. A spokesperson said, “Starting Monday, February 1, 2021 the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is selling locally hand-crafted sheep ornaments and keychains with a Valentine’s Day theme... Read more of this article
Francis Patton ‘Longtail Plunge’ On Feb 6
Francis Patton Primary School is getting set to hold a ‘Longtail Plunge’ on Saturday [Feb 6], with all proceeds to go toward the school’s sports program. The event will take place at the Francis Patton Primary dock, with parents and teachers taking part. A spokesperson said, “Our school will be having a plunge, starting with... Read more of this article
Jamie Madison Collection Donates $3K To BCHC
The Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre has received a donation of $3,000 from Jamie Madison Collection, which was raised from the widely successful sale of their signature ‘Aniah’ jackets. “Funds raised have been tremendous and we are thankful for everyone who contributed to this initiative,” says Jaime Ramsay, Designer at Jamie Madison Collection. “Many... Read more of this article
BCHC Events To Mark World Cancer Day
In order to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is partnering with businesses to host ‘Round Up at the Till’ or ‘Denim Day’ events. A spokesperson said, “Marking World Cancer Day on February 4, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, a member of the Union for International Cancer Control [UICC],... Read more of this article
Clarien Donates $11,500 To Meals On Wheels
Clarien Bank‘s annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign successfully raised a total of more than $11,500 for Meals on Wheels. A spokesperson said, “Despite the challenging economic climate, Clarien Bank has successfully raised $11,500.00 for local charity Meals on Wheels, through its 14th Annual Holiday Giveback Campaign. “Running from November... Read more of this article
Bermuda Overseas Missions Virtual Tag Month
The Bermuda Overseas Missions [BOM] will be holding the virtual tag month in February “to help support the school children of Malawi achieve their dreams of a decent education.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Overseas Missions [BOM] is now in its third year to continue supporting High School Children to attend school. This charity focuses... Read more of this article
Governor Rena Lalgie Visits Christ Church
Governor Rena Lalgie and the Deputy Governor visited Christ Church in Warwick yesterday [Jan 19] to show their appreciation for the volunteers involved in the Bermuda Overseas Mission Feeding Programme. In an online post, Government House said, “Yesterday afternoon the Governor and the Deputy Governor were pleased to visit the Christ Church in... Read more of this article
Photos: Parish Pride Project’s First Weekend
The first weekend of the Parish Pride Project in Devonshire was “highly successful” MP Chris Famous said, with approximately twenty volunteers participating in the event. Mr Famous, the MP Constituency 11 Devonshire East, said, “Parish Pride Project’s first weekend of activity to begin scraping the old paint and removing loose... Read more of this article
Father & Son Win Charity Golf Tournament
Keith and David Smith recently won the fifth annual Knights Charity Golf Tournament, with the event serving to honour Gary Fray. Kim Swan, 2019 honoree and tournament spokesperson, said, “For Keith Smith, former Bermuda Open Champion from the 70s and winner of the World Cup Americas Zone Qualifying in 1984 with me, it was a proud moment. “Although,... Read more of this article
