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End-to-End names charities to benefit from 2023 eventSaturday, February 18, 2023
Five charities will benefit from money raised at this year’s Convex End-to-End, it was announced today.
Funds raised will go to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Microforest Project, Gina Spence Productions, the Eliza DoLittle Society, the Skills Development Programme and Vision Bermuda.
Juvenile Seal Rescued From Clearwater Beach
Saturday, February 18, 2023
A seal was seen at Clearwater Beach today [Feb 18] and it returned to the ocean before BAMZ staff could arrive to provide assistance, and they noted that a “seal in Bermuda is in distress” so have advised that anyone sees the seal please keep your distance and contact the BAMZ Animal hotline at 293-2727.
BZS Lionfish Chowder Competition
Saturday, February 18, 2023
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held an Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition event this afternoon [Feb 18] at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ], with crowds of people coming out to taste the various chowders.
Micro forests take root across the island
Thursday, January 19, 2023
An effort to establish a series of “micro forests” across the island has established ten thriving plots, according to the Bermuda Zoological Society.
Successful First Year of Micro Forest Project
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has highlighted the BZS Micro Forest Project, which has an aim to plant 1,500 native-compatible and endemic plants each year for three years.
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Published May 29, 2017 at 11:17 am (Updated May 29, 2017 at 11:28 am)
Left to right: Clare Mello, YouthNet; Susan Starling, PALS; Mark Outerbridge, HSBC CEO;
Diana Antonition, HSBC; Major Hepditch, Salvation Army; William Luu, HSBC; Calvin Ming,
Salvation Army and Chari Johnston, HSBC (Photograph supplied)
HSBC Bermuda staff raised $10,000 for charities of their choice by volunteering across the island.
As part of the bank’s personal volunteering initiative, the bank has engaged with The Centre on Philanthropy’s Volunteer Team Tracker programme, with more than 50 staff members signing up.
Since 2006, the staff members have logged almost 3,000 volunteer hours, with the top volunteers given funds to donate to their favourite charity.
This year William Luu, corporate accountant, topped the list of volunteers and donated $3,000 to the Salvation Army.
Mr Luu said: “Volunteerism is the currency and capital that enriches not just the holder, but the community it resides and is spent in. When we all do a little something to help change the community, we help evolve the very fabric of our society.
“Giving back has become a passion for me in order to drive the change I want to see in the world, and HSBC helps to support that vision.”
He was followed by Steven Simons, sales service manager, and Chari Johnston, project manager applications, who donated $2,500 to PALS and the Bermuda Sea Cadet Corp respectively.
Meanwhile, Diana Antonition and Katrina Simons, who logged more than 20 hours of volunteer time, donated $1,000 to the Bermuda Zoological Society and YouthNet.
Mark Watkinson, CEO at HSBC Bermuda, said: “I am extremely proud of our many employees who continue to give back to our community through volunteering.
“HSBC Bermuda understands the importance of the employees’ volunteering efforts and will continue to support them so that they have the time to focus on important causes, from which Bermuda can only benefit.”
Jenice Germain, volunteer and engagement coordinator at The Centre on Philanthropy, thanked the HSBC staff for their hard work supporting the community.
“Volunteers are a lifeline to non-profit organisations, and one of the most important resources they have,” she said. “The contributions made by HSBC employee volunteers are invaluable to the work of the charities they serve.
“Their donation of time, energy, and talent is inspiring and enhances the community in which we live in a tangible way.”