VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 15 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 2017
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HELPING HANDS
KABRENA ROBINSON/TORONTO CARIBBEAN In Jamaica, a central and popular belief is tise”. that “education is the key to success” and On Friday, September 16th the it all starts at the elementary stages of a foundation hosted their 12th annual funchild’s life. However, with factors such as draising gala on the grounds of Donalda inadequate resources to facilitate students Club in Toronto. Hosted by CP24 anchor in educational institutions, the dream of ed- Nathan Downer, the event featured an eveucational fulfillment can be easily deterred. ning of live auctions, entertainment and One organization is fostering a much-need- fine dining topped with Jamaican cuisine ed mandate to improve childhood educa- and reggae music in an exquisite island tion across the island. vibe ambiance. The event brought out phiThe Helping Hands Jamaica lanthropists, entrepreneurs and other memFoundation seeks to “improve the lives of bers of the community in support of the the next generation of Jamaicans and their foundation’s continued cause of “building communities by creating a world-class lives through education”. education system through investment in inPresident of Helping Hands Jafrastructure, resource materials, and exper- maica, Karl Hale expressed that he is
overwhelmed by the ongoing support the foundation has been receiving from the community over the years. “I am still to this day amazed at what can be accomplished when we come together with like-minded individuals with a passion to support those in less fortunate positions,” he said. Helping Hands Jamaica started in 2005 inside the Consul General Office of Anne Marie Bonner after Hale, who was born in Falmouth Jamaica, introduced a concept to support his homeland. Continued On Page 7
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