Month: November 2023

Uniting to support the fight against cancer

2nd City of Hope Connect for Cancer Fun/Run Walk

HELPING THE COMMUNITY - The second edition of the City of Hope Connect for Cancer Fun/Run Walk was a success that saw proceeds go to these two residents of South Beach to help in their battle with cancer.

HELPING THE COMMUNITY – The second edition of the City of Hope Connect for Cancer Fun/Run Walk was a success that saw proceeds go to these two residents of South Beach to help in their battle with cancer.

As of Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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#SUPPORTING THE CAUSE – The second edition of the Connect for Cancer Fun/Run Walk & Mini Health Expo was a success as supporters came out in great numbers to participate in the event, raise funds and awareness for two residents of the South Beach constituency that are diagnosed with breast cancer.

#The event also featured a cooking demo conducted by chef Addie Farrington. A special thanks is extended to the event’s title sponsor, the Cancer Center Treatment of America’s City of Hope and Four Seasons Race Management for assisting with the preparation of the event.

Softball Games prelude to Public Service Week

As of Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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#PUBLIC service workers enjoyed softball games at the Blue Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday morning in their leadup to full launch of their commemorative week.

#National Public Service Week, to the theme ‘One Nation, One People, Our Public Service’ went into full gear with an ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving on Sunday morning at Living Waters Kingdom Ministries to begin a number of commemorative activities over the coming days.

#The special week’s Slow Pitch Co-Ed Softball Tournament will take place again on November 4 (semi-finals and championship). Participating teams span a number of government departments and agencies.

#The tourney included participation by disabled members of the civil service who are asked to throw out the first pitch at the beginning of each new game.

#Photos: Patrice Johnson/BIS