Media Release - Friday, October 27, 2000
Cable & Wireless supports Cayman Hospice Care
Cable & Wireless has pledged their support to Cayman Hospice Care by becoming a Silver Corporate Member of the organisation.
Cable & Wireless is pleased to support Cayman Hospice Care in its effort to provide care and comfort for those who are terminally ill. Their effort is vital in ensuring a high quality of life for the patients and in providing peace of mind to their families, said Mr. Tim Adam, General Manager of Cable & Wireless.
Mr. David Bird, Chairman of Cayman Hospice Care said it was generous donations such as the one from Cable & Wireless that allowed the programme to continue. Cayman Hospice Care is currently attending to the needs of 10 patients and their families.
ÒThe goal of Cayman Hospice Care is to provide specialized home care for terminally ill patients regardless of age, nationality or religion, he said.
ÒHospice Care includes lending equipment, nurse care, counselling for the patients and for the families of the terminally ill. We are currently looking at the possibility of adding a Day Care Centre for our cancer patients. A sum of CI$700,000 is needed annually to ensure this programme continues, he added.
Mr. Bird also stresses that community support has been significant, with individuals and companies making donations ranging from $25 to $5,000 and more.
Mr. Adam said "We will continue to support programmes such as this one. It not only benefits the community as a whole, but it also touches the lives of individuals."
For more information on Cayman Hospice Care, contact their office at 945-7447.
Photo Caption. Mr. Tim Adam, General Manager for Cable & Wireless, presents David Bird, Chairman of Cayman Hospice Care with a cheque, pledging their support for this worthy cause. Left to right Lynn Johnson, Nurse Specialist, Mr. Tim Adam, David Bird, and Diane Varall.
For more information contact:
Andrea Fa'amoe
Public Relations Manager
Cable & Wireless, Cayman
Tel: 1 345 914 0553
Cell: 1 345 916 6033
E-mail: prm@candw.ky
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