FirstCaribbean International Bank
recently honoured two women who have worked over many years for the good of
others in Cayman.
As part of the Unsung Heroes
programme, FirstCaribbean allocated a portion of funds for each hero to donate
to the worthy cause of their choice.
Patsy Alberga and Lucille Douglas
were honoured for their long-time commitment to the community.
Mrs. Alberga has been involved in
community service in the Cayman Islands for more than 25 years and, prior to
that, more than 25 years in Jamaica. She serves with the Pink Ladies
organisation, working in the hospital cafeteria two days a week. She also grows
and sells plants, donating the proceeds to the Pink Ladies,
Mrs. Alberga also makes pepper
jelly and jams, donating the proceeds to the Nadine Andreas Foster Home. She is
a regular visitor to the home, keeping updated on its young residents. She
named the foster home to receive her donation.
“I am thrilled to be able to
present this donation to the Nadine Andreas Foster Home as it is a cause that
is very dear to my heart,” she said. “The home relies completely on donations,
and I know that this money will go a long way towards helping the young people
who live there.”
Mrs. Douglas has touched the lives
of many people of all ages, as for more than 40 years she has undertaken
charitable work with her church and in the community. She shops for the elderly
and takes those who cannot drive to the clinic, hospital, supermarket or
church. She regularly visits the hospital and the Pines Retirement Home to
offer solace and support to the elderly or sick.
Mrs. Douglas chose to donate to the
Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
“The Cancer Society is such a
worthy cause as it works so tirelessly to help the community, both in the
prevention of cancer as well as helping those that are suffering,” she said. “I
am overjoyed at the prospect of being able to assist the charity in such an
important way.”
Elvis Coward, associate director,
compliance, with FirstCaribbean International Bank, said the bank is delighted
to be able to assist the local community in
this way.
“ .. It helps to highlight members
of the community who regularly and selflessly serve others, but who may not
have had the recognition they deserve. Secondly, our donation ensures that our
Unsung Heroes get the opportunity to help the cause of their choice with a
monetary donation as well.”
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