Bermuda gives to its charities: Helping those who give their time
FOR THE FUTURE -- Recently, the Computer Society of Bermuda (CSB) and Systems Business Integration (SBI) awarded one-year scholarships to students pursuing studies in the information technology field. Pictured, from left, are Michael Branco who received a scholarship for $3,000, Ian Birch who received one for $2,000, on behalf of his son James, and Loren Emery who received a $1,800 scholarship. Making the presentations are Jamie Thain, of SBI, and Donnell Wilson, of CSB. Not present is recipient Del-Keesha Hanley, whose $2,000 scholarship is funded by Mrs. Muriel Archer.
AUTHOR -- PDB FNR DANCING FOR CHARITY -- Ballroom Dancing Group president Walter Ingham and assistant treasurer Curlene Grant hand a cheque of $1,100 to Matilda Smith Williams seniors residence public relations officer Lillian Robinson. The money was raised at the group's annual Waltz in March.
AUTHOR -- CAR FNR BOOSTING CANCER EDUCATION -- BF&M Insurance Company recently donated $12,000 to The Bermuda TB, Cancer and Health Association. The funds will go toward the Association's Islandwide educational programmes. The Association introduced education as part of its services in January, 1997 to bring cancer awareness to the forefront. BF&M's executive vice president (operations) Judy Panchaud (right), is pictured presenting the cheque to Teresa Cameron, the Association's Director of Public Relations, Education, and Fundraising.
AUTHOR -- GF1 FNR HELPING OUT -- Six charities received a total of $15,000 from the International American Women's Club. Pictured from left: Kate Schofield, deputy chairperson of IAWC, Susan Basch, IAWC president, Joanne MacPhee from BSPCA, Linda Sousa from Riding for Disabled, Anne Dunston from the Reading Clinic, Karyn Hodgson from the Sunshine League, Mary Williams from Reach to Recovery and June Augustus from the Physical Abuse Centre.
AUTHOR -- CAR FNR MUTUAL BENEFIT -- Mutual Risk Management Limited (MRM) recently presented a cheque for $3,000 to World Vision. The funds were raised through the fifth annual Five Flat Miles road race. The race, which was held in March, began at Somerset Police Station. Proceeds will go to World Vision's relief work in Angola. Pictured, from left, are Sharon Lines of MRM, Jim Kelly of MRM, Rene Notter of World Vision, and Clarence Smith of the West End Athletic Club which promoted the race.
AUTHOR -- GF1 FNR HELPING HANDS -- US Immigration and Customs Director Mr. Edward Moore, left, hands over a cheque for $8,000 to Brenda McLean and Joe Gibbons of the Allan Vincent Smith Foundation. The cash was raised by airport staff who took part in a golf tournament.
