It’s cool, it’s classy, it’s musical and it’s fashionable. Yes, folks, get ready for the Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fund raising event, An Evening of Jazz And Fashion.
It all takes place at Abacus on Thursday, 17 November, so expect a real blast of colourful costumes and some surprising folks modelling and showing off their moves on the catwalk.
Indeed, looking back at 2010 there were a plethora of pieces of real quality including those by NKY and NKY collections. People from government business, law firms and former Miss Caymans were in attendance so you’re going to want to put on your best glad-rags and look your absolute utmost.
Model citizens
The pool of models, say organisers, will include prominent citizens from professionals outside the law business and there are a few new innovations in terms of venue and sequencing, which should keep matters swishly exciting. It’s going to be the most elegant affair ever and the crowds will no doubt contribute in suitable style.
As well as welcome cocktails and dinner there is the very popular live auction so make sure you get in touch in good time to ensure you get the best chance of getting great seats. Individual tickets will cost $40 and there are plans to also make corporate tables available as usual.
The major corporate sponsors are Abacus, NKY & NKY Collections, Camana Bay, dms Broadcasting Limited and WestStar Cable TV.
Big helpers
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization was founded over 105 years ago in New York by Court Clarke. There are well over 550,000 volunteers in the USA alone. The programme is established in over 38 different countries around the world. The movement was first introduced to Grand Cayman in the mid 1980s by Rev. Stanwyck Myles and others.
The aim of the organisation is based on the premise that a one-on-one friendship with a caring adult can provide the support a child needs to grow and mature in a positive way.
Many believe that the programme is for children with behavioural problems, which is not so. The programme exists to offer assistance to any child in need of a positive role model. This may be due to the fact that parents are consumed by their jobs, or there is an absence of one of the parents from the home.
Children are referred to the programme by their parents, guardians, relatives, friends, community leaders, teachers, as well as social services and the court occasionally.
A mentor is an adult that is willing to share his/her time with a child for the purpose of positive growth and development. Mentors don’t have to be rich, skilled in any particular sports, drive the latest model cars, live in a big house or even have a degree. Therefore, if you feel like you can positively influence a child you are well on your way to becoming a mentor. The programme requires that each mentor sign a contract for one year.
Contact 945-6315 for more information.
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