Spirit of Cup Match Means Giving Back
Insurance broker and risk advising company Marsh and reinsurance specialist company Guy Carpenter today presented more than 20 themed gift baskets to patients at P.A.L.S. Cancer Care in Bermuda to help celebrate Cup Match. This was the second year the companies took part in this initiative.
The Bermuda employees of the firms worked together in donating items, assembling and delivering the gift baskets. In addition to personal care items such as soaps, dental products, detergent and lotions, the baskets were tailored to meet patients’ needs. Based on wish lists submitted by the patients, the baskets included specialized items like crossword books, diabetic snacks, grocery vouchers and pet food. To capture the spirit of Cup Match, the employees of Marsh and Guy Carpenter decorated the baskets using the colours of Somerset and St. George’s cricket clubs to represent patients’ favourite teams.
“As one of the most popular Bermuda holidays, Cup Match should be enjoyed by everyone on the Island,” said David Ezekiel, MMC Chairman Bermuda. “We are excited to continue the tradition of bringing the celebration to those at P.A.L.S. who may not be able to participate in the traditional Cup Match activities in person.”
The baskets were purchased from the Bermuda Society for the Blind, which promotes the welfare, education and employment of the sight-impaired or visually disabled through a special day care program. In addition to baskets, individuals with the society make stools, trivets and hampers which are sold to the public.
Ann Smith Gordon, President and CEO of P.A.L.S. said the gift baskets have provided great joy for their patients: “Part of our mission at P.A.L.S. is to not only meet the physical needs of patients but also their emotional and social needs, which is why contributions like this are so important in keeping spirits up and making our patients feel part of the community celebrations.”
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Victoria Benz works with Troncossi Public Relations
Photo Caption (l to r) Ann Smith Gordon, CEO of PALS; Morris Peniston and Hilda Robinson, gift basket recipients and David Ezekiel, Marsh Chairman
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