Now that the ‘September to Remember’ campaign is over, it doesn’t mean the public has to stop showing their support.

September to Remember encompassed two main events this year, the annual golf tournament sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada and a dinner dance, which were both a great success.

Cayman First not only supported these two events but also have now pledged to give ongoing support especially to the Red Cross’ Disaster Management Programmes. The two main elements of these programmes are Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Response.

Cayman First’s General Manager, Michael Gayle said, “It was encouraging to see so many corporations and individuals come on board as sponsors for these well attended, high profile events.

“There are opportunities for everyone in the community to step up, volunteer and make a difference.

The Red Cross is increasing their Disaster Management programme to include the creation of district response teams.

Jondo Obi, the Director of the Cayman Islands Red Cross said, “Our goal is to empower community members to become more resilient in times of crisis and have the tools they need to help themselves and each other.

“We are working on this initiative with the Government, namely Hazard Management Cayman Islands, at a national level and in the coming years, our aim is to establish various community teams within each district.

“Cayman First’s commitment to the Red Cross will help us achieve this” said Jondo Obi.

They encourages the community to volunteer, as there are many different ways to get involved with the Red Cross

In Grand Cayman, the Container Project is an integral part of disaster preparedness. The Red Cross provides one 40 ft. container of essential supplies, such as tarps, buckets, collapsible jerry cans, hygiene kits, cleaning kits, family kits, shovels and generator, to each of the seven districts as well as Cayman Brac & Little Cayman to facilitate swift response following a disaster. This project also maintains a mobile disaster response unit enabling the recovery nerve centre to be situated right at the heart of operations.

Get involved with the Run for 50 Years, supporting the Thrift Shop, supporting Wheels on Deals, becoming a volunteer, making a donation or renting their conference room.

Make a donation:

You can make a donation to the Red Cross in various ways:

• Drop off clothing, furniture and/or other items which can be sold at the Thrift Shop.

Anyone wishing to donate big items such as furniture, appliances and the like, will be happy to know that they do pick-ups. Please call the Thrift Shop Manager, Remy Imperial, at 949-6785 ext. 31 or 916-8954 for more information.

• Monetary donations to: Bank of Butterfield (account #02-101-035054) and Royal Bank of Canada (account #1142504)