Jasmine Palliative and Hospice Care is preparing for its annual Flag Day coin drive, with about 300 volunteers set to collect donations across the Cayman Islands.
The two-day fundraiser, on 6 and 7 March, supports Jasmine’s provision of free palliative care, hospice services and bereavement support to families facing serious illness.
Flag Day is the organisation’s largest annual fundraiser, raising more than $120,000 last year.
Fundraising assistant Stef Prieto said in a press release how inspiring it was to see the community come together each year to support Jasmine during Flag Day.
“The success of this event relies on the generosity of many,” she added, “from the volunteers giving their time, to the stores and banks hosting collection points, to the corporate supporters who match donations, and of course, all the individuals who give.
“Many participants share how Jasmine has touched their lives, and it’s always incredible to witness the positive ripple effect of our care throughout the community.”
This year, several collection points will be supported by corporate matchers, including Scotiabank, Carey Olsen, RBC Royal Bank, Nova/CML, Seven Mile Clinic, Davenport, KPMG, Property Cayman, Kensington, Global Captive Management, Rawlinson and Hunter, Health City Cayman Islands and the Water Authority.
For the third consecutive year, Dart will match all donations collected in Camana Bay, doubling the impact of contributions made there.
Volunteers will be stationed at supermarkets, banks and businesses across the islands, including Foster’s locations, Hurley’s, Kirk Supermarket, Cost-U-Less and multiple bank branches.
With more than 300 two-hour volunteer shifts to fill, Jasmine is encouraging members of the public to sign up. Anyone interested should visit jasmine.ky or email fundraising@jasmine.ky
More information on the initiative and details on to donate or to become a corporate matcher are available at jasmine.ky or by calling (345) 945-7447.
Organisers say every dollar raised helps ensure that families across Cayman continue to receive compassionate, free care when they need it most.
