Topic: fundraiser
Families descend on Kaibo for Kitefest
Families descended on Kaibo Beach in Cayman Kai on Easter Monday for some colorful kite flying.
ICCI’s memorial walk set for April 17
The International College of the Cayman Islands invites the public to take part in the annual walk in memory of the college’s founder, Dr. J. Hugh Cummings, on April 17.
Little Cayman National Trust boosted by Easter auction
The Little Cayman National Trust raised more than $45,000 at its annual Easter auction over the weekend, according to Betty Bua, chair of the island’s trust.
Chalkfest a success
Alexandra Bodden draws a flower at the annual Chalkfest fundraiser for the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands outreach programs.
Motorists support Youth Anti-Crime Trust fundraiser
Drivers who have been topping up at Esso gas stations throughout Grand Cayman in recent weeks have been donating to a youth crime prevention program in the process.
Ariane Dart’s tea party
Ariane Dart hosted her private annual tea party Friday afternoon. Funds raised from the event are donated to the National Gallery.
Police warn public over fraudulent fundraisers
A number of churches around Grand Cayman have reported individuals conducting fraudulent fundraisers supposedly on behalf of congregations in George Town and West Bay in recent weeks.
Fundraiser for Brac special needs center
The Harmony Learning Centre on Cayman Brac, which provides assistance to adults with disabilities, is holding its main annual fundraiser, a walkathon, on Saturday.
‘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.
Another marathon fundraiser for Derek Haines
Having run six marathons worldwide and raised more than $1 million for Cayman HospiceCare in 2014, Derek Haines is now setting his sights even higher: He’ll climb three mountains in Bolivia and run two marathons this year in his effort to raise at least another $1 million for Have a Heart Cayman Islands.
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.
Kiteboarders ready to sail
After months of preparation – and raising $130,000 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society – the Kiting for Cancer team is ready to make their 100-mile journey on kiteboards from Little Cayman to Grand Cayman.
Fundraising walk for cancer at GTPS
George Town Primary School held a school-wide fundraiser on Feb. 3 for the fight against cancer. Each participating child brought in a dollar and wore something yellow.”We had a great turnout, and lots of children and staff had fun walking around the stadium at the beginning of the school day,” said teacher Stephanie Taylor.
Street hockey tournament raises nearly $4,000 for charity
More than 200 kids and parents braved the rain and the wind on Jan. 30 to participate in the sixth annual Camana Bay Street Hockey Tournament, which raised nearly $4,000 for Have a Heart Cayman.
Kiteboarders raise thousands for Cancer Society
A small team of ambitious and charitable kiteboarders who plan to ride the wind from Little Cayman to Grand Cayman as part of the first Maples Kiting for Cancer event have raised $100,000 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Sock Hop raises funds for land conservation
Guests sipping soda floats and twirling hula hoops in poodle skirts made for a lively open air party last weekend on Cayman Brac.
Striding against cancer
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society’s annual Stride Against Cancer walk/run took place Sunday morning as residents from all around the country either walked or ran courses in George Town, North Side, Cayman Brac or Little Cayman.
Guides plan to light up FLAME
Girl Guides love a challenge, and the biggest for local units at the moment is to raise enough money to attend an international camp in the U.K. this summer.
Cancer Society makes giant Stride
Nearly 2,000 people took part in Sunday’s Stride Against Cancer walk/run, the largest number by far to participate in the Cancer Society fundraiser to date, which included a timed half-marathon and a 10K in four locales across the islands.
