Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (17 August 2015): MaplesFS is committed to supporting Cayman Islands not-for-profit organisations and initiatives, particularly those that support local youth. This summer, the financial services provider has donated funds to benefit a number of the islands’ worthy programmes helping to keep Cayman Islands’ young minds active and engaged over the holidays.

Each year the Cayman Islands Public Library Service holds a summer reading challenge in an effort to keep children reading throughout the holidays and further develop their love of reading. Seeking to grow a community of lifelong learners who enjoy reading a variety of quality literature for pleasure, the challenge encourages children between the ages of 16-17 to read a minimum number of hours each week. Last year, 74 readers completed the challenge by reading a grand total of 905 books over 1,220 hours. Assisting in the success of the programme this summer, MaplesFS on behalf of its clients donated US$2,500 towards the purchase of prizes for children who complete the reading challenge.

MaplesFS also donated CI$1,500 to Cayman Cricket’s two-week community summer camp. The free camp provides children ages 8-16 with a host of sporting and academic activities to keep them healthy and entertained over the summer months. “Sports as a whole, and cricket in particular, can offer many benefits to young children as it helps instil discipline, encourages strategic thinking and last but not least physical activity,” said Abali Hoilett, Cayman Cricket Executive Member. “The camp is a unique opportunity to help shape the lives of Cayman’s future, benefitting youth