Topic: charity
Appleby awards funds to nonprofits following its annual Charity Day
Appleby held its fifth annual Charity Day and selected nine nonprofit organizations in child and family welfare, education and animal welfare to receive financial assistance.
Feed Our Future Charity Ride
If you own a bicycle and fancy seeing a lot of Cayman while supporting one of the island’s important charities, you may want to sign up for the Feed Our Future Century Charity Ride, scheduled for April 15.
Charity ride supports young cancer patient
The Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association is organizing a charity ride in support of 7-year-old resident Felix Lubin, who is battling cancer.
Haines set to run in arduous Australian race for charity
Derek Haines is willing to travel to the ends of the Earth to contribute to a good cause.
Pink Ladies give $35,000 to island charities
The Pink Ladies are giving away $35,000 in funds which they raised last year at the annual Christmas Bazaar and other events.
NCVO raises $137,000 in telethon, beating previous year
The many talents of Cayman citizens took center stage on Saturday night, when the National Council of Voluntary Organisations held its annual radio/telethon fundraiser. The telethon raised more than $137,000 to beat last year’s total and fund a host of NCVO programs over the next year.
Eclipze cuts hair to support children with cancer
For the 17th year, Eclipze Hair Design is going to cut hair to raise money for children who have lost their hair to cancer. The Cut-a-Thon charity event supports children who would benefit from a wig.
Christmas Toy Drive held for ninth-straight year
The 25 Days of Christmas Toy Drive runs again this holiday season from Nov. 28 through Dec. 13, early enough for the donations to be distributed in time for Christmas Day. The popular toy drive was started nine years ago by Victoria Bise, then age 13.
‘X’ marks the hole-in-one
Any pirates who have replaced their muskets with putters and favor greens over grog, will want to sign up for the Pirates Week Charity Golf Tournament being held at the North Sound Golf Club on Oct. 28.
Christmas in summer for charity drive
Five organizations received early Christmas presents this summer when PropertyCayman RE/MAX decided that instead of having a brand launch party, it would donate the money to the community.
Hannah’s Heroes charity head-shave set for Friday
Young heroes: Tayden Grant and Charli Foster, back row, with Beau Shields, Hannah Meeson, Annabelle Reading and Skylar 'Mimi' Ebanks - six of Cayman's child cancer survivors.
‘Stuff the Bus’ drive seeks school supplies
The annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign to collect school supplies for students in need begins next month.
Inaugural triathlon raises $1,000 for charity
A triathlon around central George Town has raised just under $1,000 for the Hart for Hearts charity in Cayman.
9-year-old cyclist plans to cross Iowa for charity
Nine-year-old Alex Dailey is gearing up to ride for seven days across the U.S. state of Iowa to raise money for three local charities.
‘Passion for Fashion’ cleans out closets for worthy cause
Have you got clothes in your closet that you just don’t need or wear any longer? Are they in good condition and could they be someone else’s treasure?
One Dog at a Time fundraiser on June 19
If you haven’t signed up for One Dog at a Time’s fundraiser, now is the time to do it.
Paddleboarders aim to make a splash for Cayman charities
A beach fun day with free paddleboard lessons and a group paddle on Sunday will be the first in a series of events to raise money for foster children and youngsters with special needs in the Cayman Islands.
Charity climbers scale Andean peak
The Cayman Islands flag was flying at the summit of Mount Tarija in the Bolivian Andes this week as charity mountain climbers completed the first part of a “three-peak challenge.”
Birthday yoga class to raise funds for charities
To celebrate her 30th birthday, Stephanie Espeut is holding a Hatha yoga class that she hopes will help raise money for three local charities.
EDITORIAL – When private funds subsidize government responsibilities
When the private sector pitches in to shoulder what should be government’s burden, it allows our officials to avoid making tough, but absolutely necessary, decisions.
Youth spends holiday giving back
Eleven-year-old Sophie Elias decided to make the most of her Easter break this year by spending the holiday giving back to her community.
Down Syndrome Day puts socks in the spotlight
The Special Needs Foundation is asking members of the public to rock their coolest socks on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day.
Push Across Cayman rolls into town
Stay-Focused, the New York-based scuba training and leadership development charity for teenagers with physical disabilities, hosts the fourth annual Push Across Cayman meal at Ortanique restaurant, and a six-hour, family-friendly “Push” this weekend.
Students raise $3,389 for Cancer Society
Cayman Academy students raised $3,389 through contributions by friends and family for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society in their annual Cancer Walk.
