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Walkers Fund Services makes major charitable donations

Walkers Fund Services has made two substantial donations to 
two very deserving local charities, which will go a long way towards helping people in need in the Cayman Islands.

(L-R) Isatou Sey, Michelle Wilson-Clarke – Walkers Fund Services, Janice Wilson, chief executive officer NCVO, Abali Hoilett, Georgia Prinsloo – Walkers Fund Services.

Meals on Wheels and the NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisations) were both identified by Walkers Fund Services recently as recipients for donations and last month, each organisation was presented with a cheque for US$131,807.50.

Janice Wilson, chief executive officer of the NCVO, was presented with the donation on behalf of Walkers Fund Services by senior vice president Michelle Wilson-Clarke and vice presidents;  Isatou Sey, Abali Hoilett and Georgia Prinsloo.

Expressing her gratitude, Ms Wilson said the donation will assist the NCVO in providing a nurturing home environment at the Nadine Andreas Foster Home for children in need of care and protection, with funds needed for general operating expenses, such as: staff salaries and utility bills, as well as offering activities 
for children including karate dance and music. “This money will go a long way in our efforts to provide the 
best care possible for children in the NCVO Foster Home,” Ms Wilson said.

Abali Hoilett, Michelle Wilson-Clarke – Walkers Fund Services, Beulah McField – director Meals on Wheels, Isatou Sey – Walkers Fund Services.

Receiving the donation cheque on behalf of Meals on Wheels – Cayman Islands, was Director Beulah McField.  “On behalf of Meals on Wheels, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your kind 
donation of US$ 131,807.50,” said Ms. McField. “Your donation will allow us to continue to provide meals to seniors and the infirm across Grand Cayman. Meals on Wheels continues to fulfill a fundamental service thanks to the generosity of so many kind donors like yourself. ”

Michelle Wilson-Clarke, senior vice president with Walkers Fund Services said: “Our team was delighted to 
be able to contribute in this manner in support of Meals on Wheels and the NCVO. We consider the contribution a vote of appreciation for the incredible work of these two charities.”

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