Topic: charity
Caymanians First Charitable Foundation launches
The Caymanians First Charitable Foundation announced its launch as a strategic catalyst for the prosperity and wellbeing of Caymanians in their own homeland.
Annual 24-hour Ryde-a-Thon to raise funds for children’s charity
The countdown is now on for the seventh annual 24-hour Ryde-a-Thon which will take place on 17 and 18 April and this year the riders will be pounding the pedals in support of chosen charity National Children’s Voluntary Organization (NCVO).
Cayman Food Bank appeals for public to dig deep for Christmas
Cayman's lifeline for struggling families has issued a Christmas appeal for people to donate food and cash to help those less fortunate than themselves over the holiday season
Community farm charity in great need of support
The Cayman Community Farm is now looking to secure funding and put a formal governance structure in place so that it can maintain its support to the community.
Unsung hero honoured by CIBC
A former school administrator who spent 35 years helping struggling youngsters with everything from meals to graduation gowns has been honoured for her dedication by bank CIBC.
Terminally ill man aims to leave a legacy of hope for others
A man with terminal cancer and his wife have launched a new charity devoted to helping people with brain tumours or other neurological conditions
Laptop donation drive for war-torn Ukraine
An urgent appeal for unwanted laptops to help children in Ukraine continue their education despite the hardships caused by war has been issued by entrepreneur, philanthropist and Austrian honorary consul Martin Richter.
Pink Ladies distribute charitable donations
The Pink Ladies Volunteer Corps distributed $42,500 to 10 charities across the island this month with funds from its Christmas Bazaar and fashion show.
Christmas Wishes: Be Caymankind this Christmas
Help make spirits bright by supporting a local charity this season.
Christmas charity campaign aims for a gift under every tree
‘Why doesn’t Santa come to my house?’ It’s a surprisingly common question at this time of year from some of the most vulnerable children in Cayman.
2-year-old hears for first time after successful surgery
It's not often loud cries from children evoke tears of joy, but wails from Caymanian toddler Jking Truman after he began hearing sounds for the first time this week became music to the ears of his relatives.
Shop for a cause
Shop for a Cause is a monthly group garage sale held upstairs at the Cayman Islands Yacht Club, with proceeds going to not-for-profit organisations.
Cayman Prep students donate over 13K items to food bank
When 8-year-old Cayman Prep Primary School student Lucas Burke learned of the Cayman Food Bank's struggle to meet the demands of families in need he set off on a mission to gather supplies and singlehandedly collected 900 food items for donation.
More families seek help from Cayman Food Bank
Clutching her young son with one arm and a shopping bag with the other mom Jane waited in line for the Cayman Food Bank to open to get her supply of food items to take her through the week.
Growing demand puts pressure on Meals on Wheels
While government considers the recommendation to raise Cayman's minimum wage to $8.75, organisations like Meals on Wheels are feeling the pressure of increasing demand for food support in the face of inflation and stagnant earnings.
Charity brunch raises $500,000 for Lighthouse School
A charity brunch has raised more than $500,000 for the Lighthouse School, that caters for children with special needs.
‘Thrifting’ helps save money
In Cayman, various thrift shops sell second-hand items to raise funds to support their causes. It’s a win-win as those looking to downsize or declutter have an opportunity to give back to the community by donating unwanted items that are simply taking up space in their home.
Cayman swimmers to cross African lake
Three Cayman Islands residents will attempt to swim 13 miles across Lake Malawi in Africa this April to raise funds to build a contraceptive health clinic that will aid in preventing unwanted teen pregnancies.
Reuse centre could turn trash to treasure
Mark Nicoll is advocating for the creation of a ‘Reuse Centre’ which could accept and store discarded materials and divert them to charities.
Curfew cooks could help feed hundreds
As the economic consequences of the coronavirus crisis deepen, a Cayman Islands charity is harnessing an untapped resource – people stuck at home with an excess of free time and good will.
Container home promises ‘safe harbour’ for West Bay family
Volunteers help transform a shipping container into a home for a West Bay mum and three children.
Golf tournament returns to Pirates Week schedule
The Pirates Week Charity Golf Classic will be held on 25 Oct. at North Sound Golf Course, and participants will have an opportunity to contribute to a good cause and win a new car.
Red Cross stages charity golf tournament
Good Samaritans and golfers collided last Friday at the North Sound Golf Course for the 22nd annual Red Cross Golf Tournament. The tournament took on additional significance because it occurred in the midst of hurricane season, which is frequently a strenuous time of year for the Red Cross.
Students bake for the dogs
Two primary students from Cayman Prep and High School spent some of their summer vacation raising money for charity One Dog at a Time.
Youth with diverse abilities discover diving
For Clint Mooney, diving in Grand Cayman is a reminder of his independence. The ability to freely explore a new, underwater world grounds him and brings a sense of calm.
Eclipze seeks volunteers for charity Cut-A-Thon
As it prepares for its annual breast cancer awareness Cut-A-Thon, Eclipze Hair Design and Day Spa is seeking volunteers to help out.
Acts of Random Kindness expanding its education programme
Beaming with pride, Lianni Heslop reads aloud for the camera. A year ago she would have struggled with the words and would not have had the confidence to read for an audience.
NCVO holding ‘Love Bank’ glazing fundraiser
The National Council of Voluntary Organisations and 3 Girls & A Kiln are teaming up to decorate ‘Love Banks’ to help raise money for the charity.
‘Stuff the Bus’ school drive begins next week
The fifth annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive, which collects school supplies, begins next week.
Kidfest raises $16,000 for charity
The second annual Kidfest at Pedro St. James on Saturday raised more than $16,000 and attracted more than 600 attendees, according to organisers.
Marathon raises US$9,000 for charities
Participants in last year’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon raised more than US$9,000 online for several local charities.
Governance training offered for charities
The Registrar for NPOs (non-profit organisations) will hold a training session on corporate governance for charitable organisations in the Cayman Islands next week,
Wind of Hope walk benefits NCVO
Walkers and runners who took part in the Wind of Hope 5K earlier this month have raised $4,000 for the National Council of Voluntary Organisations’ children programmes.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson to speak at cancer gala
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Cayman Islands revealed Thursday that the guest speaker for its 2019 gala, to be held on Oct. 5 at The Ritz-Carlton, will be Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Golfers raise $4,575 for Heart Fund
The first-ever Calico Jack’s charity golf tournament raised $4,575 for the Cayman Heart Fund.
Island Heritage’s CharityDrive is right around the corner
Island Heritage Insurance is gearing up for its annual CharityDrive, set this year for May 7, 8 and 9.
Sol donates to diabetes group
Throughout the past month, and up until Friday, April 12, fuel company Sol has been donating 5 cents from every gallon of Esso fuel purchased to the Cayman Islands Diabetes Association.
Guy Harvey fundraiser highlights marine conservation
It was a colourful night of art and auctions at LUCA Restaurant on Friday, as more than 150 people gathered for the 4th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Fundraising Cocktail Party.
Charity bike ride this weekend
The Feed Our Future charity will host its Century Bike Ride on Sunday to help raise funds for meals for children in need.
Brackers participate in Rotary Bike-A-Thon
The Rotary Club of Cayman Brac hosted its 37th annual Bike-A-Thon Saturday.
Rotaract 5K raises funds for vocational grant
Rotaract Blue’s annual Fred Speirs 5K Walk/Run at SafeHaven last month raised $1,800 for a vocational grant.
Fundraiser benefits food bank
Camana Bay donated $7,831.37 to the Good Samaritan Cayman Food Bank recently, following a fundraising campaign at Christmastime.
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels drive
More than 250 volunteers will be out and about later this month to raise money to feed housebound and disabled seniors throughout Cayman.
Kiteboarders battle ferocious seas in ocean crossing
16 kiters and support crews took part in the “Kite 4 Cancer” event, which aims to raise more than $200,000 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Pink Ladies donate $10,000 to the Pines
The holiday spirit of giving got a second wind this week, with the Pink Ladies distributing funds raised through its annual Christmas Bazaar.
Faux election turns into a chicken fight
The winner of this election will come home to roost.
Coco Fest raises funds for Meals on Wheels charity
This year’s Coco Fest attendees helped contribute to a good cause.
Montessori donates to young heart patients
Students at Montessori By The Sea after-school club spent this month collecting gifts to donate to sick children visiting Cayman for heart surgery.
Community holds fundraiser for Cuban tornado victims
A group of concerned Cubans and Caymanians with ties to Cuba came out over the weekend to raise money for victims of a tornado that struck Havana on Jan. 28. That natural disaster killed four people and injured 197, leaving many families in the Cuban capital district homeless.
Beach Walk raises $7,000
More than 200 people took part in a beach walk Sunday morning to help raise funds for charities dedicated to helping people with heart conditions.
Mistletoe party raises $5,000 for Lions cancer initiatives
A Mistletoe all-white Christmas party held by Amicus Group at Abacus restaurant raised $5,000 for the Lions Club of Grand Cayman.
Dog charity sponsors car boot sale
One Dog At a Time is encouraging people whose homes, garages or cars are overstuffed with things they no longer need to lend a hand to the canine support agency.
LIFE donates books to East End students
Santa made a special surprise visit to East End Primary School this week to present each of the school’s 92 students with two books for Christmas.
Taste of Cayman selects NCVO as 2019 charity partner
Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival announced this week that the National Council of Voluntary Organisations will be its charity partner for the 2019 raffle.
Mourant volunteers in the community
Offshore law firm Mourant, has once again swapped office chairs for charity work during its annual Away Day.
Student donates to Cayman Heart Fund
A 12-year-old student has raised $645 from friends and family to donate to the Cayman Heart Fund to help a newborn baby in need of medical care.
CIMA run raises $18,000
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority donated $18,150 raised in its charity walk/run earlier this year to literacy and numeracy programs in local government primary schools.
Singers donate to cancer charities
Steve Higgins & Friends, who performed at a concert in Cayman in September, presented checks from money raised at the event to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society and the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens last week.
Big Shave hits $2 million goal to fight cancer
In its sixth year, the Big Shave fundraiser hit a milestone, passing the $2 million goal organizers had set for the total amount raised by Hannah’s Heroes to date.
Cayman Heart Fund recognizes ‘heroes’ at luncheon
Cayman Heart Fund hosted its second heart health luncheon at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on Friday.
Charity offers financial help for kids with heart defects
Hart for Hearts is offering financial assistance to families with children born with congenital heart defects.
Record amount raised to benefit church/hurricane shelter
More than $13,000 was raised in Sunday’s West Bay SDA Church 5K Walk/Run to provide money for a new sanctuary at West Bay Adventist Church, which will double as a hurricane shelter.
Junior achievers sell bags for charity
Island Totes, Dart’s Junior Achievement company, recently completed its immersion into the business world with a sale of 82 tote bags.
Dog rescue charity opens new thrift store
Animal rescue charity One Dog At A Time has launched its New To You thrift store in George Town.
Tap into your Zen for charity
Yoga is a well-respected form of exercise, while allowing practitioners to get in touch with their inner selves and allowing them to relax when under stress.
Marine institute tops charity drive donations
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute grabbed the most social media support during the seventh annual Island Heritage CharityDrive, and received a $5,000 bonus in addition to $10,000 raised in “drive by” donations.
Teacher takes on 10,000-mile rally for charity
An adventurous former teacher is joining a 10,000-mile rally across Europe and Asia to raise money for a Cayman Islands charity.
Annual ‘CharityDrive’ begins Tuesday
It’s that time of year again when simply driving around one of Cayman’s roundabouts or “liking” the event on social media will help raise thousands of dollars for three local charities.
HospiceCare hosts annual Big Bash gala event
Cayman HospiceCare held its 18th annual Big Bash gala event Friday night at Ristorante Pappagallo in West Bay.
$23,000 donation for Cancer Society
The donation consisted of proceeds from the Cayman Cookout event that took place in January at The Ritz-Carlton.
Cayman Academy donates to local charities
Cayman Academy school found good use for funds collected during a student charity drive on Friday.
Cayman-themed Christmas book raises $8,200 for charity
A Cayman-themed children’s book with an anti-bullying message has raised $8,200 in donations for the Family Resource Centre over the past three years.
