AML Foods Limited gives cheer to Bahamas National Feeding Network

AML Foods Limited, the parent company of food outlets Solomon?s, Solomon?s Fresh Market, Cost Right Wholesale Club, Domino?s and Carl?s Jr., recently donated $2,500 to the Bahamas National Feeding Network (BNFN), one of 10 charitable organizations, during a presentation at the company?s head office on Blue Hill Road.

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Five food brands spread holiday cheer with $25k donation

Just days before Christmas, five local food brands donated $25,000 to charities in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Solomon?s, Cost Right, Domino?s, Carl?s Jr. and Solomon?s Fresh Market, all affiliated with parent company AML Foods Ltd, each contributed $5000 as a Christmas gift to select charities.

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RoyalStar Assurance campaign a smashing success!

The first phase of the RoyalStar Assurance(RSA)Give&Win campaign wrapped-up with a number of exciting presentations including prize presentations to three lucky winners who made charitable donations during the course of the 3-month initiative, and donation presentations to the three featured charities-Unity House, The Crisis Center and The Cancer Society.
RSA, a general insurance provider througho...

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Breast cancer fighter, Ronette Frazer redirects focus on Hope 4 Kids non-profit group

For Ronette Frazer, fighting breast cancer is all about hope in healing.

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Port Authority gives its support to Pinktober appeal

SARAH St George, vice-chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, said that she would definitely endorse an oncology centre in Grand Bahama after having learned that 50 per cent of the cancer patients being treated in Nassau are from Grand Bahama.

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Cancer Society walkathon set for Oct. 3

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas will host its 11th Annual Stride for Life. walkathon on October 3, in aid of the Cancer Caring Centre.
The walkathon will start at 6 a.m. at the Cancer Society building on East Terrace, Centreville.

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One Eleuthera Foundation hosts 4th Annual Pathway to Wellness Symposium

In 2012, 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular disease, accounting for 31 percent of all global deaths, making cardiovascular disease the number one killer in the entire world.

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One Eleuthera Foundation to host symposium on cardiovascular health

ELEUTHERA - According to the Department of Statistics, 25 percent of all deaths in The Bahamas are directly related to cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death in the country.

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Raising the colon cancer awareness

In a unique fundraising effort, the SMB Care Foundation will host the SMB Flicks fundraiser, during which guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind night at the cinema featuring one short film and one feature film chosen by award-winning filmmaker Kareem Mortimer at The Cinema at The Island House.

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Cancer Society reveals major entertainment lineup for national telethon Sunday

Dozens of singers, musicians, radio hosts and performers will pool their talents and their time to help raise funds to fight cancer when the first national Cancer Society of The Bahamas telethon airs this Sunday.

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Cancer Society to host telethon

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas will host the first national live telethon this Sunday to raise funds for the Cancer Caring Centre.

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Cancer fundraiser hauls in 100,000 profit

A crowd of nearly 200 persons attended a brunch hosted by The Cancer Society of The Bahamas, purchasing donated items and even joined a flash mob to the tune of Pharrell's hit track "Happy" -- all in the name of raising funds for the non-profit organization...

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Cancer Fundraiser Hauls in $100,000 Profit

A crowd of nearly 200 persons attended a brunch hosted by the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, purchasing donated items and even joining a flash mob to the tune of Pharrell?s hit track ?Happy?, all in the name of raising funds for the non-profit organisation...

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The run for boobies to meet the Ride for Hope

Birthdays are like Christmas. Everyone looks forward to seeing what gifts they will receive. But for the past two years Kevin Taylor has been selfless as he celebrated those milestones, forgoing gifts and asking people to donate to charity instead.

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Bahama Brass Band celebrates 90th anniversary

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Dr. Michael Darville, minister for Grand Bahama, on Sunday evening congratulated the Bahama Brass Band during the 90th anniversary celebration for its continued successes and generosity.
Held under the patronage of Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling and Ann-Marie Davis, wife of Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis, the event was at the Grand Lucayan Ballroom und...

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Stride For Life

Saturday 6th October 2012  6:00 AM

Stride For Life
Fun Walk Cancer Society of The Bahamas
October 6th 2012 6:00am

Donations:
13 yrs and under-$10.00
14yrs and over-$20.00
On Sale: Chicken Souse, Pig Feet Souse & Stew Conch

Co-Chair Kevan Marcus Mckenzie
Co-Chair Dr. Ebby Jackson

Prizes
All registered participants will receive a T-shirt and gift and all walkers will be eligible to win many exciting prizes in free raf...

Shades of blue

Of cancers affecting both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. But, according the CDC, it does not have to be, as screening can find precancerous polyps -- abnormal growths in the colon or rectum -- so they can be removed before turning into canc...

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Healthcare conference set to share a wealth of expertise

The fifth annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference will welcome a range of exceptional healthcare professionals from all over the world to speak at this year?s event, taking place from 20th to 22nd November at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman...

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Giving diabetics a second chance at life

A few years after being diagnosed with diabetes, Dilith Nairn stepped on a tack, and as often happens to diabetics, he developed a wound that eventually became infected.
When a team of physicians and wound care specialists at Doctors Hospital told him that his foot simply wasn't healing as they'd hoped, he knew all too well what his future could hold.
His wife Regina was the first one to develop d...

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Approval delays 'frustrate' Doctors Hospital

Pointing to continued reduction in the number of local insurance-covered and self-pay patients in The Bahamas, Doctors Hospital Chairman Joe Krukowski has noted the hospital is looking for "every opportunity" to grow its client base through medical tourism. The company saw its profits attributable to shareholders fall by almost 140 percent in the last fiscal year.
However, Doctors Hospital has see...

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Doctors Hospital supports Cancer Society of The Bahamas

Doctors Hospital Health System is once again supporting the efforts of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, with a donation towards its annual ball, as well as mammograms and a nutrition consultation to be used as prizes on the night of the ball...

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Trike-a-Thon Bahamas raises money for research hospital

Kids of all ages brought out their riding toys last Friday at the Sandals Foundation sponsored Trike-A-Thon Bahamas in aid of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The young participants, who attend Tambearly School and the Lyford Cay International School, participated in the annual St. Jude trike-a-thon tradition, which consists of a week-long curriculum covering riding-toy safety for day ca...

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Trike-A-Thon Bahamas Raises Money For Research Hospital

Kids of all ages brought out their riding toys last Friday at the Sandals Foundation sponsored Trike-A-Thon Bahamas in aid of the St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital...

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Race weekend to once again support local cancer groups

Every day, women and their families around the world are faced with daunting life changing results, and many are trying to cope and become warriors in their own communities.
Each year, Bahamian health officials estimate 300-500 new cases of breast cancer here in The Bahamas. About 44 percent of Bahamian women find out about their cancer at stage three or four of the disease when sometimes there is...

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RBC Royal Bank partners with Ride for Hope in the fight against cancer

NASSAU, Bahamas - RBC will once again partner with Ride for Hope (R4H) as a corporate sponsor. The relationship between Ride for Hope and RBC is a longstanding one. In addition to being a corporate sponsor, RBC has provided support to Ride for Hope through initiatives such as the RBC Charity Golf Tournament. RBC staff also serves as R4H event volunteers.
The 2013 Ride for Hope will be held on th...

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Greeks step for a cause and bragging rights this Saturday

NASSAU, Bahamas -- On August 17th 2013, at the Rain Forest Theatre, the battle of the Greeks begins at 8pm as step teams of fraternities and sororities of the Divine Nine take the stage. In this annual showdown, Greeks step for bragging rights of the number one spot in precision, creativity and overall performance.

This event is also an annual fundraiser for the National Pan-Hellenic council's sc...

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Greeks Step for a Cause & Bragging Rights This Saturday

On August 17th 2013, at the Rain Forest Theatre the battle of the greeks begin at 8pm as step teams of fraternities and sororities of the Divine Nine take the stage. In this annual showdown, greeks step for bragging rights of the number one spot in precision, creativity and overall performance...

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Street renamed after local humanitarian

Due to inclement weather the renaming ceremony for the Norma Headley Drive was not held this past Wednesday as previously announced and has been post poned til October, but the street sign was changed.

Speaking to Mrs. Headley said that she is humbled and honoured at the same time having this street renamed after her...

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2nd Annual Pathway to Wellness: Reversing the trends Health Wellness Symposium in Eleuthera

Please join the One Eleuthera Foundation in collaboration with the Cancer Society of Eleuthera and Family Medicine Center for our 2nd Annual Pathway to Wellness:

Reversing the Trends, Health and Wellness Symposium under the theme "The Pathway to the Cure" August 1st through August 3rd, 2013...

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Greeks United for Better Health!

On April 27th 2013, members of the Nassau,Bahamas' National Pan-Hellenic Alumni Council gathered at Arawak Cay for the 1st Annual NPHC Fun, Run, Walk. Members of the historically black greek letter organizations along with family, friends and supporters gathered to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness.

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