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46th Bahamas Red Cross Ball set for January 27
By Maxine V. Seymour
Jan 18, 2018 - 7:05:16 PM

CODE RED (Pictured l to r) Gold Partners Maxine Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy; and Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North present the sponsorship cheque to Caroline Turnquest, Director General at The Bahamas Red Cross Society; Cyndi Williams-Rahming, Fundraising Chair of the Board of Directors & Chair of the Ball Committee; and Alicia Pinder, Disaster Officer.

Nassau, The Bahamas - Scotiabank is a proud gold sponsor of the 46th Annual Red Cross Ball, themed Code Red.   The Ball is a major fundraiser in aid of the Society and its social outreach, disaster preparedness and emergency relief programmes.

“Scotiabank recognizes the importance of partnering with community organizations like The Bahamas Red Cross Society and have supported their efforts since we started operating in The Bahamas more than 60 years ago,” said Nakera Symonette, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Scotiabank Caribbean North.

For decades, the Bank has made significant monetary donations to the Red Cross; sponsored its Ball; and hosted the annual raffle launch outside the Main Branch on Bay Street; while employees volunteer to sell tickets at the fair.  Scotiabank fully supports the Red Cross and its work.

“The Society is to be commended as it provides invaluable services, not only in times of disaster, but on an ongoing basis through its social outreach programmes many of which impact youth which is aligned with our global philanthropic focus,” said Maxine Seymour, Manager, Public & Corporate Affairs, Sponsorships & Philanthropy.

The Red Cross Ball will be held, under the patronage of Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, GCMG, Governor-General, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Baha Mar Convention Centre, Cable Beach. Tickets for the black-tie fundraiser are $275 each.



About The Bahamas Red Cross Society

The Bahamas Red Cross Society is a humanitarian organization, responding to the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. Its vision is to, effectively strengthen our National Society through coordinated and sustainable programs for the most vulnerable by helping to alleviate human suffering through training, empowerment and heightened awareness while focusing on increasing our resources.

The Red Cross serves the entire Commonwealth of The Bahamas, facing the challenges and lending a helping hand. Its mission is to, improve the lives of the most vulnerable, respond to national disasters in a timely manner and partner in the response to the social needs of our nation.

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