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Dignity Foundation TCI Celebrates ‘Folklore under the Stars’
Press Release 2025
Turks and Caicos, February 28, 2025 – The Dignity Foundation kickstarted its new year with a memorable annual fund raising event on the 15 February 2025.
The exciting event which was held at the Ocean Breeze resort in North Caicos reviewed its successes over 2024. The proceedings highlighted
The fantastic MC, Rosemary Jolly, was introduced by Treco Williams who welcomed the guests and continued to enthrall those present. An address by the Honorable Arlington Musgrove, minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Department, explained the foundations impact and necessity within the community of North and Middle Caicos. Honorable Galmo Williams, chairman of the Dignity Foundation, and noted TCI philanthropist, then addressed the guests explaining recent, developments for progressing the aims and goals of the Dignity Foundation.
This was followed by video interviews of clients and members of the community explaining the benefits that the foundation delivers. The annual report by Jack Wieland, secretary of the foundation, showed the significant increase in client base over the last year and highlighted the importance of tackling loneliness. Recent studies have shown that heart attacks are increased by 23% and strokes by 34% by social isolation and loneliness alone. He continued to explain that more than 80 clients are seen on a regular basis encouraging social interaction. The foundation subsequently acquired a vehicle to assist housebound clients with social integration and helping with their day-to-day living fulfilling this need.
The highlight of the evening was the folklore storytelling which captivated guests with hilarious and interesting stories whilst cozily toasting marshmallows over open coals.
The Dignity Foundation, who partnered with Ocean Breeze resort for this wonderful occasion, would like to thank Kadra and Darvil Handfield of Ocean Breeze resort for their support and providing a classy venue.
Anyone who is interested in supporting the organization, is encouraged to contact Jack on 332 6002 so that the Dignity Foundation can grow from strength to strength and build further on its firm foundations in serving its Senior Citizens in North and Middle Caicos.
The video interviews and client testimonials, newsletters and the 2024 report can be accessed through its website ‘dftci.org” under the heading ‘events and notifications’.
Photo Caption:
1st insert: (Selection of Dignity Foundation directors, L-R: Jack Wieland, Althea Williams, Hon. Galmo Williams, Rosemary Jolly, Treco Williams, Alvin Hegner)
2nd insert: (Supporters of Dignity Foundation)