The LCCA will hold its annual Tag Days on Friday September 21st and Saturday September 22nd. The Governor, John Rankin bought the first tag from Jane Spurling, chairwoman, earlier this month.
The New York Times: “Why the Wealth Gap Hits Families the Hardest”
Although this New York Times article is aimed primarily at readers in the U.S., it has relevance for the LCCA and our clients and supporters locally in Bermuda…’About a third of all families with children in 2013 had no wealth, only debt’. Please take time to read this informative article.
FaceBermuda
Peter Strachan, 12-year-old Somersfield Academy student who was born with a cleft lip and palate, has raised funds to assist others looking to correct facial disfigurements. We can proudly announce that part of these proceeds have been donated to the LCCA to assist someone requiring any kind of facial surgery. The article published in The Royal Gazette has further details.
In addition, Mr. Strachan has launched a website as a source of support. This website can provide additional information on facial disfigurements. You can view his site here: http://www.facebermuda.com.
Lady Swan Memorial Award
Lady Jacqueline Swan dedicated many years if service to the LCCA as a Patron Member of the Committee of Management.
The LCCA is honouring her dedication to our charity, and also her support of the Reading Clinic, with an annual Memorial Award to assist a student or students who would benefit from tuition at the Reading Clinic.
The Memorial Award of $5,000 will be awarded to those students who would otherwise not be able to afford the fees at the Clinic.
On 20th February, 2017, Ms. Veronica Harvey, Executive Director of the LCCA, presented the first year’s award to Dr. Glenn Faries, Executive Director of the Reading Clinic.
Seen receiving the first award from Veronica Harvey of the LCCA is Dr. Glenn Faries of the Reading Clinic
Thanks to Miles Round up Program
The LCCA recen
tly received a check from Miles Market from customers who participated in the Round Up Program on 24th and 25th February, 2017.
Seen receiving the donation from a Miles representative is Veronica Harvey, Executive Director of the LCCA.