Topic: Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
Power of the Purse luncheon this Friday
The 3rd Annual Power of the Purse luncheon will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman this Friday. The enormously successful event always features an accomplished guest speaker, and this year is no different.
Author Jeannette Walls to speak at ‘Power of the Purse’ luncheon
Jeannette Walls, author of the memoir “The Glass Castle,” will be the headline speaker at the “Power of the Purse” luncheon on March 24 to benefit the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. Ms. Walls’s memoir was the inspiration for a movie adaptation.
Estella’s Place expands vision, reach of Crisis Centre
The Crisis Centre has a new public face that will enable the expansion of therapeutic and youth services for male and female clients. Estella’s Place opened last week, launching the Teen and Young Adults Lounge, aftercare and outreach programs, an expanded crisis call center, and a café meeting area.
HighWater raises money for Crisis Centre
Fund governance firm HighWater has raised US$20,000 in money and gifts from friends to benefit the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Domestic violence spikes as holidays near
Domestic violence reports spiked this month, with an average of three or four calls a night, according to police.
Freerunning founder and film star offers seminar
If you’ve ever wondered what Freerunning is all about – an acrobatic and athletic discipline – then this Saturday you have a chance to learn from the master himself.
Hedge Funds Care aims to raise $300,000
The 12th annual gathering of hedge fund managers, brokers and financial services firms at the Hedge Funds Care gala on Saturday, Nov. 19, is set to draw more than 350 people this year, say organizers, who hope to raise at least US$300,000 to combat child abuse and neglect.
West Bay dives raise money for Crisis Centre
Divetech in West Bay joined with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre on Women’s Day on Sunday for a fundraising dive trip.
Women’s Dive Day to benefit Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
West Bay dive shop Divetech is marking the PADI Women’s Dive Day with a special event benefiting the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Cayman Krav Maga offers anti-bullying camp
As government considers whether to enact a legislative or policy-based anti-bullying strategy, one man is taking matters into his own hands to help equip kids with the skills and knowledge they need to defuse or avoid bullying situations.
Event showcases strength of kidnapping victim
Hundreds of supporters of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre packed the ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman on Friday to hear a message of hope and healing from Lillian Rose Lee, who was kidnapped at age 21 and held captive in her abductor’s house for more than 11 years.
Crisis Centre hosts ‘Strength of a Woman’
“Strength of a Woman” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Kidnap victim to share message of hope
Lillian Rose Lee, who was kidnapped at age 21 and held captive in her abductor’s house for more than 11 years, will speak at a Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser on Friday.
Private screening of ‘Captain America: Civil War’ to benefit Crisis Centre
One of the most anticipated films of the year is “Captain America: Civil War” and it is coming to the Regal Camana Bay Stadium 6 on the weekend of May 6.
Taste of Cayman winners and sponsors honored
Taste of Cayman’s Best of Competition winners and the event’s major sponsors were recognized by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association at a reception Wednesday afternoon.
Leos show support for Crisis Centre
The Tropical Garden Omega Leos at the University College of the Cayman Islands raised $150 on behalf of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed inspires at fundraiser for Crisis Centre
Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir “Wild,” spoke to a crowd of over 470 people at a fundraising event for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre Thursday.
‘Wild’ author to speak at lunch
Supporters of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre should book a seat for the “Power of the Purse” lunch, hosted by Scotiabank, being held this Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
EDITORIAL – The secret shame of domestic abuse
The killing of 21-year-old Nichelle Anna-Kay Thomas is a tragedy that could — and should — have been prevented.
Crisis Centre ‘haunted’ by murder-suicide case
A woman who was killed by her abusive partner had reached out for help in the months before her death, the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre has revealed.
‘Wild’ author to speak at fundraiser
Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir “Wild,” will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Power of the Purse luncheon on March 17.
Men take a stand in women’s shoes
Hundreds came out to Camana Bay Thursday evening to support the men of Cayman as they took a brave stand – in women’s shoes.
Business in brief: MUFG Investor Services appoints business development director
MUFG Investor Services, the global asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, has appointed Mark Catalano as executive director, business development.
Walk a mile in her shoes: step in right direction for Crisis Centre
In keeping with the adage of walking a mile in someone’s shoes to know what their life is like, Cayman’s males are asked to take a firm stand against domestic, sexual and gender violence this month by walking in sling-backs, kitten heels, or stilettos.
