The Health Authority of Anguilla Foundation, also known as the Anguilla Health Foundation, held its first Annual Benefit Concert at Da Vida’s Bay Side Grill on Saturday 13th April, 2019. The event was designed to raise funds for an Oxygen Bank for the Princess Alexandra Hospital – primarily to facilitate the care of children suffering from Asthma. This was highlighted as a significant need in light of the number of children who regularly attend at the Accident and Emergency Unit with Asthma symptoms.
The Anguilla Health Foundation in keeping with its mandate to generate philanthropic support for the Health Authority of Anguilla and the delivery of healthcare in Anguilla, is seeking to raise some US$40,000.00 to purchase and install the Oxygen Bank. The event was a huge success as it served to raise approximately US$15,000.00 through ticket sales and donor contributions. A significant part of the success of the event is measured by the level of awareness raised in the community – and the general community response to the initiative. The event was successful, as a result of extensive community involvement, and a huge debt of gratitude is owed to the many persons who contributed their time and effort to ensuring its success.
The musical and vocal contributions of Omari Banks, Michael ‘Dumpa’ Martin, and Mrs. Kimba Southwell, and the students of the ALHCS Concert Choir and Concert Band, served to create the correct mood as the attendees partook of the wine tasting experience and tapas. Guests were treated to a professionally presented wine tasting exercise under the excellent guidance of Sommelier, Albert Lake, and were able to appreciate wines from International Wines and Spirits (IWAS), Tropical Distributors and Les Grands Vins de France Wine Shop. Da Vida’s proved to be an ideal setting for the event. The in kind contributions of Best Buy Supermarket, Hi-Tek Designs, Island Asset and Ashley’s Deli were very much appreciated.
Significant donor contributions were received, or pledged, from the following establishments/persons:
• Alex Richardson & Associates
• Apex Auto Supplies
• Cuisinart Resort
• D3 Enterprises
• Delta Petroleum
• East Caribbean Reinsurance Company Limited
• International Wines and Spirits (IWAS)
• Ken’s Barbeque
• Malliouhana Rental and Sales
• Malliouhana-Anico Insurance Company
• Mirabelle West’s Fundraising Efforts
• Sol Petroleum
• Tropical Distributors
The Anguilla Health Foundation is very grateful to these donors for their generous contributions.
Despite the fantastic response to our first fundraising initiative, we are still short of the sum, which is in the region of US$40,000.00, required to purchase and install the Oxygen Bank. Further donations are, therefore, very welcome and donors are invited to contact any of the Foundation members to make a contribution. The Foundation members are:-
Mr. Stanley E. Reid – President
Dr. Brett Hodge – Vice President
Mrs. Maeza Demis-Adams – Secretary
Mrs. Jacqueline Ruan – Treasurer
Mr. Fabian M. Fahie – Member
Mrs. Fiona Curtis – Member
Mrs. Maxine Herbert-Duggins – Member
The Anguilla Health Foundation looks forward to the continued support of Anguillians, residents, visitors and friends of Anguilla as it strives to fulfill its mandate which includes fostering initiatives for the infrastructural development of the Health Authority of Anguilla for better patient care.
– Press Release
