Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits reprised its role as a major sponsor of the Annual Baark Golf Tournament this year. Now in its second year, the tournament was held at the Ocean Club Golf Course inhonour of the Royal Bahamian Potcake. “Much like our Sands Beer, thepotcake is Truly Bahamian,” noted Executive Sales and Marketing ManagerWellington Seymour “and so it made sense for Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits tocome on board in support of this great event.”
In December, fifty-nine, two-person teams braved inclement weather to teeoff for the opportunity to raise much-needed funding to support BAARK’songoing projects. “The goal of this Golf Tournament was to raise $100,000to support the ongoing operations of the BAARK! Mobile Clinic,” notedBAARK Clinic Administrator Bonnie Young. “What started off as a rainy dayturned into a glorious day and exceeded this year’s fundraising goal.”
In addition to offering golf enthusiasts a day of fierce but friendlycompetition on the greens, the day also gave participants a chance to seethe organization’s Mobile Vet Clinic at work. “It was really important for usto be able to show our partners the great work that we do on a daily basis.We were able to perform as many as 19 spay & neuter surgeries during thetournament” she said.
Returning as a major highlight of the event were strategically placedrefreshment stations that kept golfers hydrated with as much Sands Beeras they needed as well as a variety of Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktailscourtesy of the specialty Tito’s bar.
The company’s four-legged philanthropy did not stop there, however.Jimmy’s and its Tito’s Handmade Vodka brand made a significant donationto the Bahamas Humane Society - an organization with an establishedreputation as a protector, advocate, and educator on the rights of animals.
The ten-thousand-dollar donation was presented during a specialceremony at the organization’s Nassau headquarters. “We depend heavilyon donations like these,” said Percy Grant, Chief Inspector and ShelterManager at the Bahamas Humane Society. “The support of partners likeJimmy’s Wines & Spirits means that we’re able to maintain our no-killshelter which promotes the adoption and placement of otherwise unwantedanimals into loving and protective homes.”
According to Grant, the funds supported the organization’s ‘Paws in the Air’campaign. The program has helped the humane society address the highinflux of animals they receive and rehabilitate. “This generous donationtowards our Paws in the Air campaign allowed us to send thirty-five luckypotcakes to the wonderful people at Rylie’s Rescue in Philadelphia. Theseairlifts help tremendously with our mission to find every dog and cat aloving home of their own,” he explained. “Without the support of Jimmy’sand Tito’s this flight would not have been possible.”
With the start of the new year, Jimmys Wines & Spirits is already lookingforward to new partnerships with these NGOs. “Part of our mandate as aTruly Bahamian company is to support causes and organizations thatcontinue to do great work in the communities they serve” noted Seymour.
“Both these organizations have and continue to prove that they areadvocates for our four-legged friends and we are glad to assist in any waywe can.”
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits reprised its role as a
major sponsor of the Annual Baark Golf Tournament this year. Now in its
second year, the tournament was held at the Ocean Club Golf Course in
honour of the Royal Bahamian Potcake. “Much like our Sands Beer, the
potcake is Truly Bahamian,” noted Executive Sales and Marketing Manager
Wellington Seymour “and so it made sense for Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits to
come on board in support of this great event.”
In December, fifty-nine, two-person teams braved inclement weather to tee
off for the opportunity to raise much-needed funding to support BAARK’s
ongoing projects. “The goal of this Golf Tournament was to raise $100,000
to support the ongoing operations of the BAARK! Mobile Clinic,” noted
BAARK Clinic Administrator Bonnie Young. “What started off as a rainy day
turned into a glorious day and exceeded this year’s fundraising goal.”
In addition to offering golf enthusiasts a day of fierce but friendly
competition on the greens, the day also gave participants a chance to see
the organization’s Mobile Vet Clinic at work. “It was really important for us
to be able to show our partners the great work that we do on a daily basis.
We were able to perform as many as 19 spay & neuter surgeries during the
tournament” she said.
Returning as a major highlight of the event were strategically placed
refreshment stations that kept golfers hydrated with as much Sands Beer
as they needed as well as a variety of Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails
courtesy of the specialty Tito’s bar.
The company’s four-legged philanthropy did not stop there, however.
Jimmy’s and its Tito’s Handmade Vodka brand made a significant donation
to the Bahamas Humane Society - an organization with an established
reputation as a protector, advocate, and educator on the rights of animals.
The ten-thousand-dollar donation was presented during a special
ceremony at the organization’s Nassau headquarters. “We depend heavily
on donations like these,” said Percy Grant, Chief Inspector and Shelter
Manager at the Bahamas Humane Society. “The support of partners like
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits means that we’re able to maintain our no-kill
shelter which promotes the adoption and placement of otherwise unwanted
animals into loving and protective homes.”
According to Grant, the funds supported the organization’s ‘Paws in the Air’
campaign. The program has helped the humane society address the high
influx of animals they receive and rehabilitate. “This generous donation
towards our Paws in the Air campaign allowed us to send thirty-five lucky
potcakes to the wonderful people at Rylie’s Rescue in Philadelphia. These
airlifts help tremendously with our mission to find every dog and cat a
loving home of their own,” he explained. “Without the support of Jimmy’s
and Tito’s this flight would not have been possible.”
With the start of the new year, Jimmys Wines & Spirits is already looking
forward to new partnerships with these NGOs. “Part of our mandate as a
Truly Bahamian company is to support causes and organizations that
continue to do great work in the communities they serve” noted Seymour.
“Both these organizations have and continue to prove that they are
advocates for our four-legged friends and we are glad to assist in any way
we can.”
