Kemar Hyman received new support for his London journey.
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee recently presented Olympic qualifier Kemar Hyman with a check for $4,000. Hyman is the fifth Caymanian to qualify for the 2012 London Summer Olympics and this will be his first ever appearance at an Olympic Games.
He joins fellow track athletes Cydonie Mothersill and Ronald Forbes along with swimming brothers Shaune and Brett Fraser for the Games in July. Running at the Florida Relays for Florida State University, Hyman qualified in the 100m Dash with a time of 10.14 seconds, only to better his time and achieve a new national record with a time of 10.07s just weeks later, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships in college athletics.
While Hyman was on Grand Cayman for the Cayman Invitational held earlier this month, vice president Lori Powell and fundraising chairperson Betty Baraud took the opportunity to award him with a cheque at the Olympic Committee’s office.
The Olympic Committee ensures that all funds raised go directly to the athletes. This reward was comprised solely of donations and sponsorships through fundraising events of the Cayman Islands Fundraising Committee, headed by dedicated chairperson Betty Baraud. These contributions are used to help with training, competition preparation, living expenses and treatment, such as physiotherapy.
Both committees would like to thank their sponsors and those who have contributed in any way to ensuring the success of Cayman’s athletes. It is with this continued support that Cayman is able to fund its athletes and contribute to such ambassadors.
On 2 June, the fundraising committee will be hosting a “Luncheon at Windsor Castle” fundraiser at Abacus in Camana Bay between 12pm and 3pm. There are limited tickets left for purchase and the event will feature a fashion show, raffle and auction of some amazing items.
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