100 Women in Finance (“100WF”) is set to host its 8^th Annual Barefoot Beach Fundraising Gala, on Friday May 6, 2022 at the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa Beach Deck. 100WF is celebrating 10 years since its Cayman Islands launch, with all proceeds from the event benefitting its   Investing in the Next Generation Initiatives, which includes mentoring, scholarships and other career development services for young women ages 13 through 25.  

The Maples Group, Baraud International, Walkers and Deloitte all original corporate supporters of 100WF’s Cayman Islands location, its members, events and community programmes, have come together to again support the evening’s fundraising gala. We would like to thank our new corporate sponsors for their support BDO and DMS Broadcasting Ltd. radio station 106.1 Kiss FM, 93.5 CayCountry and Magic 91.5.

Gala tickets can be purchased at https://fundraisers.100women.org/ for CI$200 each, and include complimentary happy hour, food tasting stations and music against the sunset backdrop of Seven Mile Beach. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in amazing raffle prize draws throughout the evening, with giveaways that include pamper packages, brunch and restaurant vouchers, experience gifts and much more.

Amanda Pullinger, CEO of 100 Women in Finance, said “Huge congratulations to all our members and supporters in Cayman for 10 years of service to the industry and the community in Cayman. I’m so proud of all you’ve accomplished – and look forward to celebrating with you all at the Annual Gala in May.”

Walkers Cayman Managing Partner, Tim Buckley stated, “As a long-term sponsor of the 100WF Barefoot Beach Gala, Walkers is delighted to continue our support of this must-attend event and the important work carried out through the ‘100WF Investing in the Next Generation’ initiative, which encourages local pre-career women to pursue jobs in the finance industry. This aligns with our belief that investing in people and inspiring the next generation is key to our firm and the industry as a whole. We’d also like to take this opportunity to congratulate 100WF on your tenth year in the Cayman Islands!”

Since its launch in 2012 in the Cayman Islands, 100WF has raised over $300,000 for local charities, including the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, Literacy Is For Everyone, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Breast Cancer Foundation, Inclusion Cayman, and GirlForce 100, the organization’s flagship youth mentoring program designed for female students who demonstrate the requisite potential, ambition, and commitment to further their education and careers. Through paired career mentorship, GirlForce 100 guides mentees in the development and progression of their career paths leading them to success. 

For gala tickets or to become a corporate sponsor of 100WF visit https://fundraisers.100women.org/ or by contacting [email protected] directly. Please check back regularly for more 10^th Anniversary Celebrations.

 For more information on 100WF or Investing in the Next Generation, please email Florence Jones at [email protected] to learn more.