It’s the start of the New Year, yet there are 11 children who are in urgent need of and are in-line for heart surgery. If you are a parent, you know that no parent is happy seeing their child ill. Heart disease has a great impact on families, especially those with little children.  The presence of a serious heart defect often results in an enormous emotional and financial strain on young families at a very vulnerable time. A parent would do all they can to get that child well; because when the child is not well, the parent is not well. Sadly, as this is the start of the year, it is anticipated that as the year progresses, many more children will need the public’s assistance with heart care.  

One patient who benefited and will benefit from the kindness and support of The Heart Foundation is little Miss Grace Cooper.  At one week of age, Grace Cooper was seen at Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport...

The Northern Bahamas Council for the Disabled’s programs allow members to gain exposure that may not have otherwise been possible. Their programmes aid in the growth of the participants’ self-esteem, helping in becoming more self sufficient and more productive members of society.

Persons who join the Council receive support, education, fellowship, and come together to work as a group to find solutions for individual and community challenges. If you would like to register with the Council...