Fundraiser
Men encouraged to ‘walk in her shoes’
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) has opened registration for the fourth annual “A Walk in Her Shoes”. The event, taking place from 5pm on 8 March at Camana Bay, celebrates International Women’s Day, aiming to raise funds and awareness to support the Crisis Centre’s mission to end domestic violence in the […]
Brackers party for the National Trust
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Brac District Committee of the National Trust hosted a garden party fundraiser Saturday, 26 January, with proceeds to benefit its habitat protection fund, which aims to preserve environmentally important areas of the island. The venue for the evening, themed the Octopus’ Garden Party, was Trust House on the north side […]
From Cayman to the South Pole
(CNS Local Life): The phrase “to the ends of the earth” has real-life meaning for Guy Manning, who recently returned from the absolute bottom, geographically speaking, having trekked to the South Pole. But extremes are nothing new to the Cayman-based lawyer, who has also been to the top of the world – he scaled Mount […]
Fundraiser set for One Dog at a Time
(CNS Local Life): The fourth annual Rum Tails event, in aid of charity One Dog at a Time (ODAAT), is taking place Saturday, 2 February. Among the highlights will be a dog-agility demonstration by Heidi Suarez Rivera, a dog hair salon and a chance for pooches to strut their stuff.
Young kiteboarders get fundraising boost
(CNS Local Life): A team of young men participating in the Little Grand Race 2019 has received support from a local law firm as they try to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society. Conyers Dill & Pearman has donated $5,000 to the team of Oskar Bjuroe, Jake Serpell and Louis Vagniez, who are […]
Charity walk raises US$60k for Cancer Society
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands’ participation in CIBC FirstCaribbean’s seventh annual Walk for the Cure last October led to a US$60,000 donation to the local branch of the Cancer Society. Overall, the region’s largest cancer fundraiser topped US$500,000 through events held throughout the Caribbean.
Fundraiser set for One Dog at a Time
(CNS Local Life): Dog-rescue charity One Dog at a Time (ODAAT) has organised a car boot sale for Saturday, 19 January from 7am-10am as a fundraiser for the non-profit. The event is being held at Kensington House on Dr Roy’s Drive in George Town in the solar-panel-covered car park.
Derek Haines treks for Special Needs
(CNS Local Life): Veteran marathoner and fundraiser Derek Haines (70) is undertaking yet another physically demanding challenge as he and his friend Mike Burcombe train to climb 550 miles of the Pyrenees mountain range later this year to benefit Special Needs Foundation Cayman (SNFC). Fundraising as part of the Coast to Coast Pyrenees Challenge campaign […]
Christmas haircut a gift to young cancer patients
(CNS Local Life): Cayman resident Adam Stoner will be getting a special haircut this Christmas. He will be donating his very long hair to Locks of Love for it to be used to make wigs for children who have lost theirs due to cancer treatment. At the same time, he is fundraising for the Cayman […]
Santa’s on the way for dog charity
(CNS Local Life): Once again, Santa is going to be pulled by lit-up underwater reindeer so he can land on the George Town waterfront to help celebrate the 10th annual Scubaluminations in aid of dog-rescue charity One Dog at a Time (ODAAT). The money raised at the event, set for Thursday, 13 December, from 6pm […]
Rotary Central raffle winner nets $44,000
(CNS Local Life): The grand prize winner of the Rotary Central Music Extravaganza raffle was awakened by a call at 11:45pm Saturday, 24 November, from the club’s president, William Inniss, informing her she had not only won the $40,000 grand prize but also another $4,000 for selling the winning ticket.
Trunk sale to support Cancer Society
(CNS Local Life): Following on from their seventh annual Walk for the Cure fundraiser for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society last month, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (CIBC FCIB) will again be holding a charity trunk sale, set for 1 December, with all proceeds from registration for that event also benefitting the Cancer Society.
Golf fundraiser scores for Humane Society
(CNS Local Life): Grant Thornton in the Cayman Islands hosted their second annual golf event last week in aid of the Cayman Islands Humane Society. On Thursday, 15 November, 72 budding golfers from around the globe came together, raising nearly $5,000 for the charity.
National Gallery gala focuses on fashion
(CNS Local Life): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) will be celebrating the Art of Fashion at its costume gala fundraiser on 30 November. The annual gala raises essential funds for the gallery’s free community programmes for all ages and backgrounds. Director Natalie Urquhart explained the importance of the gallery to the community.
Registration opens for Jingle Bell Run
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), a non-profit organisation that provides support and shelter to victims of domestic abuse, is hosting its annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run, set for Sunday, 9 December. The race, which offers 5K and 10K routes and is now in its 16th year, will start and finish at the […]
Walk/run hits the right notes for JGHS students
(CNS Local Life): Coming off a record-setting 2017, the 12th annual Breeze Fusion 5K Walk/Run took place Saturday, 3 November, raising funds for the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the John Gray High School (JGHS) music department. Almost 190 runners and walkers, comprising a cross-section of the community from students to senior citizens, […]
Time to trot for Meals on Wheels
(CNS Local Life): Meals on Wheels is holding its third annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K walk/run fundraiser on Saturday, 24 November, giving the community a chance to support the charity which provides meals five days a week for more than 200 seniors, disabled and the homebound.
Dog charity sets sail to help canines
(CNS Local Life): Dog-rescue charity One Dog at a Time (ODAAT) held a boat trip fundraiser last weekend to help support its efforts. Held Sunday, 21 October, 50 passengers and crew sailed on a luxury catamaran out to Stingray City, then the Coral Gardens, enjoying the snorkelling as well as the food served on deck.
