Global insurance broker Marsh and reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter presented more than 20 themed gift baskets to patients at P.A.L.S. Cancer Care in Bermuda to help celebrate Cup Match. This was the second year the companies took part in this initiative.

The Bermuda employees of the firms, which are operating companies of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), worked together in donating items and assembling and delivering the gift baskets. In addition to personal care items such as soaps, dental products, detergent and lotions, the baskets were tailored to meet patients' needs. Based on wish lists submitted by the patients, the baskets included specialised items like crossword books, diabetic snacks, grocery vouchers and pet food. Employees of Marsh and Guy Carpenter decorated the baskets using the colours of Somerset and St. George's cricket clubs.

David Ezekiel, MMC chairman Bermuda said: "We are excited to continue the tradition of bringing the celebration to those at PALS who may not be able to participate in the traditional Cup Match activities in person."

The baskets were purchased from the Bermuda Society for the Blind, which promotes the welfare, education and employment of the sight-impaired or visually disabled through a special daycare program. In addition to baskets, individuals with the society make stools, trivets and hampers which are sold to the public.

Ann Smith Gordon, president and CEO of P.A.L.S. said the gift baskets have provided great joy for their patients: "Part of our mission at P.A.L.S. is to not only meet the physical needs of patients but also their emotional and social needs, which is why contributions like this are so important in keeping spirits up and making our patients feel part of the community celebrations."