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VIP Attractions Adopts Montego Bay Autism Center

Jamaica’s Club Mobay & Kingston Inspiring Possibilities At Montego Bay Autism Centre…“We Make It Happen!”

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – VIP Attractions (Club Mobay and Club Kingston) added colour to the lives of 38 children through its inaugural Labour Day initiative which led 100 members of staff to the Montego Bay Autism Centre.

VIP Attractions- Club MoBay/ Club Kingston Labour Day 2016 Project

Compelled by their passion to serve, the staff opted to spend the holiday painting classrooms and gardening in an effort to enhance the property’s landscape.

Autism is a life-long developmental disability that causes individuals to experience difficulties in understanding what they see, hear and sense. This results in severe challenges with social relationships, communication and behaviour. It affects one in every sixty eight children.

Founded in 2010 by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Blagrove, the centre was developed from an in home service which catered to the need of a mother with a special needs child. The non-profit organization offers early intervention, pre-school and primary education services.

When asked why this project was selected, newly appointed CEO Ricardo Esteban responded “I am delighted that this is one of the first initiatives as a part of the VIP family that I am undertaking considering my passion and previous involvement in projects assisting children. VIP Attractions’ (Club MoBay and Club Kingston) since inception has been actively involved with assisting children with special needs and their families. We are guided by the footsteps of our Executive Chairman, David Hall who dedicated years of his life towards building a Special Needs academy for children in Kingston.  It is our core value of service that motivates all of us to help to make a difference in our community and this year we have chosen the Montego Autism Centre of St. James to lend our support. WE MAKE IT HAPPEN!”

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VIP Attractions has adopted the school and will continue to lend support to the centre’s efforts to improve the quality of life for children and parents affected by Autism.

Overwhelmed with joy and moved to tears Mrs. Blagrove noted “this is a testament that all things are possible through Christ, I prayed for God to send us an angel and my prayers were answered.” She further stated that it has always been her vision and dream to elevate the lives of these kids at the centre. Before, she could not have fathomed how possible it would have been until God has blessed her with her new extended family found in the VIP Attractions’ team. “Your commitment rain or shine is forever appreciated and thank you for making it happen for our children”

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ALL SMILES: Lavern Smith, Human Resources Officer of VIP Attractions (left), Mrs. Adama Blagrove, Principal at Montego Bay Autism Center and Nicola Thompson, Deputy Director of Operations of VIP Attractions (left).

VIP Attractions would like to thank all their sponsors for the tremendous support on this very successful initiative.

Premier Support Team: Jamaica Tours Limited, Solo Jamaica, Iberostar, We Resolve, MS Tech, Fresh and Direct.

Other Amazing Partners: Baking Enterprise, Discount Lumber and Hardware, Gourmet Jamaica, Goddard Catering, Wrap City, Coldfield Manufacturing Limited, Mothers and Wisynco. 

For more information on the Montego Bay Autism Center and VIP Attractions, visit –http://www.montegobayautismcenter.org/ or http://www.vipattractions.com

This article was originally shared on the South Florida Caribbean News website: http://sflcn.com/vip-attractions-adopts-montego-bay-autism-center/

The story is also available on the Jamaicans.com website: http://jamaicans.com/jamaicas-club-mobay-kingston-inspiring-possibilties-make-happen/

GRACEKENNEDY LENDS A HAND FOR FACELIFT TO THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES

GK Group CEO Don Wehby today handed over a cheque for $150,000 to the Emergency Medicine Division (EMD) of the University Hospital of the West Indies, in support of its upcoming Labour Day project.

GK Supports UHWI Labour Day Project
GraceKennedy Group CEO Don Wehby (2nd right) hands over GK’s contribution of $150,000, to representatives of the University Hospital of the West Indies representatives, Dr Jean Williams-Johnson (2nd left) and Dr Romayne Edwards (right). Cathrine Kennedy, GK’s Chief Risk Officer was also present for the cheque handover.

Shortly before handing over the cheque, Mr Wehby sat down with Medical Director of the EMD, Dr Jean Williams-Johnson, EMD Consultant Emergency Physician, Dr Romayne Edwards and Mr Keverly Henry, Patient/Client Representative with the EMD. The UHWI representatives shared with the Group CEO the needs of the hospital, and the important role the Labour Day Project represents in the achievement of future goals. According to Dr Edwards, “The Labour Day Project is just a start. There is much more to be done.”

 

“We were made aware that work was needed on the Casualty Section of the Hospital and we decided we wanted to help because of the tremendous work that is done by the hospital,” said GK Group CEO, Don Wehby. “We are happy to help in this way not only because we know a facelift would be good for the hospital, but because we know that it will help to lift the morale of the staff members who work there, who can feel good about the environment in which they work,” he continued.

 

The Emergency Medicine Division (EMD) is a section under the Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesia and Intensive care at the Hospital, which sees approximately 54,000 patients per year in a fast paced challenging environment for learning and clinical practice.

The funds contributed by GraceKennedy will go towards the purchase of paint for the project. According to Dr Romayne Edwards, Chair of the Hospital’s Labour Day Committee, “We are there for care and we know people want to be cared for in a comfortable environment. We are appreciative of and grateful for the support of corporate entities such as GraceKennedy towards creating a better experience for all our stakeholders. This project will go a far way in helping us to deliver service with a smile, because we care too,” she added.