Scholarship Presentations Returns to In-Person Event
November 28, 2023
After a 3-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, this year’s scholarship presentations event was held at Tyndale University on October 19th. Attended by some 70 guests including several scholarship recipients and their relatives, sponsors and other invited guests, the event was an inspirational evening during which the promise of our youth was displayed. The guest speaker was Jaryd Christie, a BCF scholarship recipient and PHD candidate at Western University. View his presentation on the video below. The event incorporated our 2023 Raffle Lottery draw, presentation of donations to SickKids Foundation and Camp Jumoke, and our Annual General Meeting. Click on the picture below to see pictures from the event.
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Thank You For Supporting Our 2023 Raffle Lottery
October 21, 2023
Our 2023 BCF Scholarships Raffle draw was held on Thursday, October 19th at Tyndale University College, North York and was broadcasted on Zoom videoconference. We sold 1343 of the 1500 tickets printed, raising $19,485 after payment of the prize monies of $6,500, the lottery license fee and ticket printing expenses. We thank our board members and volunteers for their efforts in selling tickets, and all who purchased tickets for making this raffle a success.
We are pleased to congratulate the winners of our 2023 raffle:
This year we granted thirteen scholarships for a total of $52.000. Please continue to support our scholarships program by your donations and by purchasing tickets for our annual raffle lottery. We also ask that you spread the word about Barbados Canada Foundation to your contacts so that they are informed about our charitable works in aid of Barbadians in Canada and Barbados.
We are pleased to congratulate the winners of our 2023 raffle:
- 1st Prize of a 7-Day All-Inclusive Vacation for Two at Bahia Principe Grand Aquamarine 5-Star Hotel, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Ticket #0334, Wayne Leacock of Markham, Ontario.
- 2nd Prize of $1,200: Ticket #1178, Michelle James of Scarborough, Ontario.
- 3rd Prize of $700: Ticket #0308, Haldale Jalloh of Scarborough, Ontario.
- 4th Prize of $500: Ticket #0940, Melissa Serpe of Toronto, Ontario.
This year we granted thirteen scholarships for a total of $52.000. Please continue to support our scholarships program by your donations and by purchasing tickets for our annual raffle lottery. We also ask that you spread the word about Barbados Canada Foundation to your contacts so that they are informed about our charitable works in aid of Barbadians in Canada and Barbados.
Lucy Fields Elected To BCF Board
October 21, 2023
At our 2023 Annual General Meeting held on October 19th, Lucy Fields was elected to fill the vacancy on the board created by the retirement of Penny Walcott, who served on BCF’s board for the last nine years and was the Scholarships Program Coordinator. Ms. Fields is a retired Elementary School principal with the Peel District School Board. She was born and educated in Barbados and has served in several roles in education in Barbados and Ontario. She continues to serve as a mentor to new school administrators. Click Here to read her full bio.
Charles (Phil) Broome and Hugh Graham Returned to BCF Board
October 21, 2023
Phil Broome, who served as BCF President and Hugh Graham, who served as Treasurer going into last Thursday’s AGM were both returned to the board. Their roles going forward will be determined at the upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
In his President’s Report delivered at the AGM Mr. Broome spoke to BCF’s achievements over the last ten years and what needs to be done to enhance the organization’s performance and fully realize its mission "To help our youth create their future and improve the lives of those in need." Click Here to read the President’s Report, and here to read the Treasurer’s Report.
In his President’s Report delivered at the AGM Mr. Broome spoke to BCF’s achievements over the last ten years and what needs to be done to enhance the organization’s performance and fully realize its mission "To help our youth create their future and improve the lives of those in need." Click Here to read the President’s Report, and here to read the Treasurer’s Report.
Slit Lamps Donated to QEH
October 12, 2023
At our Bring On The Spring event held on March 25th and attended by the Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, we raised the funds needed to purchase 4 Slit Lamps and Tonometers costing CAD$76,813 (BBD$111,400) for donation to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department.
On September 23rd this donation was officially presented to the QEH by Earl Gill, a retired Scotiabank vice president and a member of our Fundraising Committee, on behalf of Barbados Canada Foundation. The presentation was attended by Dr. David Callender, Head of Ophthalmology, QEH, Mr. Anthony Harris, Director Medical Services QEH, Dr. Dawn Grosvenor, Ophthalmologist, QEH, Dr Kendi Griffith, Resident in Ophthalmology, QEH and Shane Sealy, Communication Specialist, QEH.
In confirming receipt of the Slit Lamps to BCF prior to the presentation, Dr. Callender said “On behalf of the staff of the eye department, the management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the patients who attend the clinics, I would like to sincerely thank you and your organization for your very generous donation. These slit lamps will enhance the service we provide, as we continue to endeavor to deliver the highest level of ophthalmic care to our patients.” In the picture above Dr Kendi Griffith is examining BCF representative Earl Gill to demonstrate how the Slit Lamp is used.
Mr. Anthony Harris, Director Medical Services also thanked BCF for its donation and spoke to the importance of BCF’s partnership with the QEH. In addition, Mr. Gill, asserted BCF’s commitment to assisting the QEH towards helping to improve the lives of Barbadians.
On September 23rd this donation was officially presented to the QEH by Earl Gill, a retired Scotiabank vice president and a member of our Fundraising Committee, on behalf of Barbados Canada Foundation. The presentation was attended by Dr. David Callender, Head of Ophthalmology, QEH, Mr. Anthony Harris, Director Medical Services QEH, Dr. Dawn Grosvenor, Ophthalmologist, QEH, Dr Kendi Griffith, Resident in Ophthalmology, QEH and Shane Sealy, Communication Specialist, QEH.
In confirming receipt of the Slit Lamps to BCF prior to the presentation, Dr. Callender said “On behalf of the staff of the eye department, the management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the patients who attend the clinics, I would like to sincerely thank you and your organization for your very generous donation. These slit lamps will enhance the service we provide, as we continue to endeavor to deliver the highest level of ophthalmic care to our patients.” In the picture above Dr Kendi Griffith is examining BCF representative Earl Gill to demonstrate how the Slit Lamp is used.
Mr. Anthony Harris, Director Medical Services also thanked BCF for its donation and spoke to the importance of BCF’s partnership with the QEH. In addition, Mr. Gill, asserted BCF’s commitment to assisting the QEH towards helping to improve the lives of Barbadians.
Bring On The Spring 2024 - April 13, 2024
June 18, 2023
Please mark your calendar for April 13, 2024. The 2024 Bring On The Spring fundraising event will be held at Pearson Convention Center and planning is already underway. This event will raise funds to purchase and donate to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados (QEH), three Transport Patient Monitors costing CAD$65,000. A transport patient monitor is a module that provides continuous integrated, multiparameter monitoring of a patient during transport, including blood pressure, pulse rate, cardiac function and temperature. This equipment is of critical importance to patient care at the QEH and we look forward to your support. Please watch this page for more information and note that you can make a donation at any time.
Planning a Trip to Barbados?
March 29, 2023
Planning a trip to Barbados? Need hotel accommodation? Please consider booking your accommodation at one of the hotels below - click on the hotel's picture to link to its website. These hotels are loyal supporters of our annual Bring On The Spring event, organized to raise funds for the donation of medical equipment to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados. In appreciation of their support, we ask that you consider providing these hotels with your business when travelling to Barbados. For air travel we recommend that you contact Marville Travel Ltd, also a long-time supporter of our Foundation.
All Seasons Resort Europa
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Rostrevor Hotel
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Southern Palms Beach Club
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The Crane
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The Sands
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