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• September 2019

  

  September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month!

• September 15, 2019

  World Lymphoma Day, at Sky Mall from 10am to 4pm.
  

  September 15 is World Lymphoma Awareness Day!

• Ross University donates to the Foundation.

  

  (Photo) Hyacinth Grimes, President of the Foundation (r) accepting the donation and the Community Commitment Grant certificate from Dr. Rhonda McIntyre, Associate Dean of Medical Sciences, Ross University School of Medicine (l).
  

  (Photo) Selena McDonald (l) chatting with students from Ross University.
  

  (Photo) Hyacinth Grimes (centre l) chatting with students from Ross University.
  

  (Photo) Students from Ross University (r).

• November 2, 2019

  Annual Tea Party | Join us and the Barbados Defence Force Band from 3pm to 6pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the NUPW Headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael.
  Adults $25.00, Children $10.00

• December 17, 2019

  Breakfast Morning at the Haematology Clinic of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for the patients and staff of the clinic.

• June 5, 2019

  
  

  (Photo) Hyacinth Grimes, Vice President (r), receiving food items donated to the Foundation by the Price Philanthropy, USA and PriceSmart, Barbados Ltd.
  Mr. Paul Rowe, Marketing / Membership Manager of PriceSmart Barbados (l), presented the donated items, on June 5, 2019.

• May 27, 2019

  
  

  (Photo) Hyacinth Grimes, Vice President, receiving an appreciation award from Public Health Sister, Cecilia Lewis of the Maurice Byer Polyclinic on May 27, 2019, after delivering an educational talk on Lymphoma to the Maurice Byer Polyclinic Men’s Health Education Group.
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  (Photo) Brenda Springer, presenting Staff Nurse Griffith of the Haematology Clinic of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with items donated by the Foundation.

• May 25, 2019

  New President | At our Annual General Meeting on May 25, 2019, Mrs. Myrna Edwards was elected President. Mrs. Hyacinth Grimes now serves as Vice President after 19 years as President (with the exception of one year).

  2011 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• Several Educational Outreaches were planned during the months of September, October and November at various supermarkets and community centres.
• The Bi-weekly Educational Outreach and counselling programme at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital continued at the Haematology Clinic; hospital and home visits continue.
• November 5, 2011. Annual Fundraising Tea Party. We and the Barbados Defence Force Band were at the National Union of Public Workers Headquarters, Dalkeith, St Michael, from 3pm to 6pm. Tickets, Adult: $20.00. Children: $10.00.
• October 15, 2011. General Meeting. Guest speaker Dr. Christopher Nicholls.
• On September 24, 2011, The MLLF participated in the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP)'s Senior Appreciation Day.
• September 15, 2011 was World Lymphoma Awareness Day.
• September was Blood Cancer Month.
• June 20, 2011 at 7pm. Educational Outreach, St. Stevens Church Bereavement Group - Coping with the diagnosis of blood related cancers.
• June 6, 2011. Church Service, St. Stephens Anglican Church, Black Rock, St. Michael, at 8am.
• June 2, 2011. Participated in the Central Bank of Barbados' Annual Health Fair, Tom Adams Financial Centre, Spry St., Bridgetown.
• May 28, 2011. Annual General Meeting and Election.
• May 25, 2011, at 7pm, NUPW Headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael. The Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados in partnership with Roche Pharmaceutical Barbados presented "Making the Difference in the lives of Our NHL/CLL Patients".
  The speakers were Dr. Eyitayo Emmanuel Fakunle (Consultant Haematologist) and Dr. Desirée Skeete (Consultant Pathologist).
• May 7, 2011. Participated at Butterfield Bank's 50+ Expo, Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Complex, 10am - 8pm.
• March 2011 is Myeloma Month.
• February 4, 2011 is World Cancer Day.

  2010 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• As of December 2010, MLLF has become an Associated Member of the Lymphoma Coalition: www.lymphomacoalition.org
  
  Healthy Caribbean Coalition: www.healthycaribbean.org
  
  MLLF serves as a advisory member to The Barbados National Registry (BNR): www.bnr.org.bb
• The Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados received a generous donation of eight thousand three hundred and thirty dollars ($8,330) from Mr. Richard Harrison, his family, friends and colleagues, to honour the memory of his mother, the late Marjorie U. Harrison, former Chief Personnel Officer (retd.) of the Ministry of Health.
  
  Guests who attended the ninetieth birthday celebration of Mr. Lisle Harrison, widower of Mrs. Harrison, at the Almond Bay Restaurant, Hastings, 3rd October 2010, donated the funds, in lieu of gifts.
  
  
  

  (Photo) Mr. Richard Harrison (l) presents a cheque for eight thousand and thirty dollars ($8,030) to President of the Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados, Mrs. Hyacinth Grimes (r) while Chairperson of the Educational Committee, Mrs. Daphne Springer (m) looks on. Other donations were received subsequently.
  
  The funds thus donated will allow the Foundation to continue to provide educational, social and counselling support for those affected by blood cancers, and to extend its Outreach activities to the public in general.
  
  The Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados appreciates very much the continued support of the Harrison Family in its charitable efforts.

  2009 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• Our Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers was held on April 11th, 2009 at 4:30 pm, at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith Road, St. Michael.

  2008 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• Our Annual Tea Party and Chinese Auction was held on 1st November 2008, at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith Road, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach was held on October 31st 2008, at Super Centre Supermarket, Warrens Complex, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach was held on October 30th 2008, at Super Centre Supermarket, Warrens Complex, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach was held on October 27th 2008, at Super Centre Supermarket, Oistins, Christ Church.
• Our October General Meeting was held on October 11th 2008 at 4:30 pm, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auditorium, Guest Speaker Dr. K.R. Shenoy, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• An Educational Outreach was held on October 10th 2008, at Super Centre Supermarket, Oistins, Christ Church.
• An Educational Outreach was held on October 2nd 2008, at Super Centre Supermarket, Warrens Complex, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach was held on August 20th 2008, at Super Centre Supermarket, Oistins, Christ Church.
• An Educational Outreach was held on May 7th 2008, at the Central Bank of Barbados' Annual Health Fair, Central Bank Courtyard, Bridgetown.
• An Educational Outreach was held on April 23rd 2008, at the Power in the Blood Assembly, Kew Road, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael.
• The Annual Church Service was held at the St. George Parish Church on April 12th 2008.
• Annual General and Election of officers was held on April 12 2008, at 4 pm at the National Union of Public Workers, Dalkeith, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach was held on April 5th 2008 at the Nation News Healthy Life Style Expo 2008.
• An Educational Outreach was held on March 9th 2008, at the Faith Wesleyan Church, Jackman, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach was held on February 20th 2008, at the Good Shepherd Primary School PTA meeting in St. James.
• February 17th 2008, Gospel Concert (Life is a Gift) was held at the New Testament Church of God, Lower River Road, St. Michael.

  2007 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• The Annual Tea Party took place on Saturday, November 10th 2007, at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael.
• There was an Educational Outreach drive on Saturday, November 3rd 2007, from 10 am to 3 pm at Senator David Gill’s Annual Health Fair in Clapham, St. Michael.
• The MLLF continued its Educational Outreach drive on Friday October 26th 2007, from 10 am to 2 pm at Super Centre Supermarket, Oistins, Christ Church.
• A General Meeting was held on Saturday, October 6th 2007, at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael at 4 pm.
• MLLF continued its Educational Outreach drive on Friday, September 29th 2007 from 10 am to 2 pm at Super Centre Supermarket, Sunset Crest, St. James.
• The MLLF was invited to participate in the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association Health Day on Saturday, September 15th 2007 at the St. Winifred’s School from 9 am to 2 pm.
• The Annual Cake Sale was held on Thursday 26th July 2007, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• On June 23rd 2007, a General Meeting was held at the National Union of Public Workers Headquarters, at 4:30 pm.
• On May 9th 2007, an Educational Outreach Drive was held at the Barbados Central Bank of Barbados' Health Fair. The Bi-Weekly Educational and Counselling outreach continues on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Haematology Clinic, Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• On Thursday May 3rd 2007, at the request of the University of the West Indies, a presentation on lymphoma was given in Jamaica by Dr. S. Vuma using the data on lymphoma from the registry. A poster presentation was displayed by Mrs. Sandra Lake using all the haematological cancer data from the registry.
• The annual Church Service was held on March 3rd 2007, at the Power in the Blood Church, Kew Rd, St. Michael.
• An Educational Outreach Drive was held on March 3rd 2007 at Emerald City Supermarket, St. Philip.
• On Friday the 2nd of March 2007, there will be another Educational Outreach Programme, this time from 10 am to 2 pm at Emerald City Supermarket, Six Roads, St. Philip
• An Educational Outreach drive was held on February 28th, at Jordan's Supermarket, Fitt’s Village St. James.
• On Monday, February 26th 2007, we will be having an Educational Outreach Programme from 10 am to 2 pm at Jordans Supermarket, Fitts Village, St. James.
• We will be having a church service on Sunday the 25th of February 2007, at 11:00 am at the Power in the Blood Assembly, Kew Road, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael.
• On February 24 2007, our Annual General Meeting takes place at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael at 4 pm.

  2006 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• On November 11th, 2006 from 3 pm to 6 pm, it's our Annual Tea Party and Chinese Auction at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael. PRICE: Children: $5.00 - Adults: $10.00.
• On July 27th 2006 at 7 am, it's our Annual Cake Sale, taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Martindales Road, St. Michael.
• On May 27th 2006, we will be having an Educational Outreach from 10 am to 2 pm at the Church of the Nazarene's 1 Day Health Fair at the Nazarene Tabernacle, Eagle Hall, St. Michael.
• On May 23rd 2006 at 10 am, we will be having an Educational Outreach at the AME Church Conference, (Venue to be announced).
• On May 20 2006, our General Meeting takes place at the National Union of Public Workers headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael at 4 pm. Guest speakers will be Mr. Peter Bancroft and Mr. Eric Shecper. Topics include: Life Insurance for chronically ill patients and the Benefits of Goji juice to your daily life.
• On May 3rd 2006, the Foundation will participate in the Central Bank of Barbados' 1 Day Health Fair, from 10 am to 4 pm in the Cathedral Plaza, Tom Adams Financial Centre, Bridgetown.
• The Myeloma, Lymphoma and Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados (MLLF) expresses our sincere thanks to the Barbados Cancer Society USA Inc. (BACA) for their generous donation, on April 12th 2006, at the Savannah Hotel, Hastings, Christ Church.
  
  
  
  

  Group photo taken at the presentation ceremony. From left to right:
  Mr. David Gibbs BACA USA; Ms Francine Garrett President of the Cancer Support Services; Justice Frank King, MLLF Patron; Ms. Hyacinth Grimes, Co-Founder and President of MLLF; Ms. Jessica Odle, Consul General to NY and Chairperson of BACA USA; Heather Hutson, BACA USA; Ms. Dian Duke, BACA USA; Dr. Dorothy Cooke-Johnson of The Barbados Cancer Society and Ms. Jan Linton, Past President of the Cancer Support Services.
• On April 12, 2006 at 10 am, there will be a donation presentation to MLLF, from the Barbados Cancer Association Inc. USA (BACA), at the Savannah Hotel, Hastings, Christ Church.
• On April 8, 2006 at 7 pm, members of MLLF are invited to a workshop at the Grand Barbados Hotel, sponsored by Tidepool Industries.
• There will be another Educational Outreach Programme on Friday the 3rd of March, 2006, at Super Centre Supermarket, Warrens, St. Michael.
• We'll be featured on a radio programme called VOB Vital Signs on Thursday the 2nd of March, 2006.
• We are holding an Educational Outreach Programme on Tuesday the 28th of February, 2006, at Jordan’s Supermarket, Fitts Village, St. James.
• We are having a church service on Sunday the 26th of February, 2006, at 10 am at the New Testament Church of God, River Road, St. Michael.
• Our Annual General Meeting and Election is on Saturday the 25th of February, 2006, at 4:00 pm at the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) Headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael.
• We now have links to some international cancer-related services; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and The U.S. National Cancer Institute

  2005 ↓ ----------------------------------------------

• The president, Mrs. Hyacinth Grimes, will be traveling to New York to attend a Town Hall Meeting on September 24, 2005 and other fundraising events, sponsored by the Barbados Cancer Association USA and the Consul General of New York, Ms.Jessica Odle.
• We are pleased to inform the public that on September 1, 2005, The Dalton Durant Memorial Fellowship (re: Haematological Cancer Registry) has commenced.
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Some of our plans for 2005-2006

• Official Website Under Development

  The official website for the Myeloma, Lymphoma & Leukaemia Foundation of Barbados is currently in development.

  Prior to the official launch of the website, we are in the process of integrating as much information as we have on the subject of these three blood cancers for the benefit of the public.

• Blood Cancer Database

  It is our intention to start a Fellowship in the name of the late Dr. Dalton Durant.

  Data will be collected on blood-related cancers in Barbados and the impact they have on our nation. All information will be kept in strict confidence. The data is for statistical purposes and to be used as a reference by the Foundation. The result will be posted on our website.

• Fund Raising

  • We intend to host a dinner to raise funds for the Fellowship project early in 2006.
  • Cake Sale July 21, 2005, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
  • Tea Party on November 12, 2005, under the patronage of Mr. Justice Frank King. NUPW Headquarters, Dalkeith, St. Michael, from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Adults $10.00, Children $5.00. Entertainment and Chinese Auction.

• General Meetings

  • June 25, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Speaker - Dr Cheryl Alexis, Haematologist / Oncologist.
  • October 22, 2005, NUPW Dalkeith Rd, St. Michael. Speaker - Dr. Julia Archer, Dentist. Topic: "The Importance of Dental Hygiene in the Cancer Patient."

• Educational Outreach Programmes

  • February 28, 2005, Super Centre, Oistins, Christ Church.
  • March 3.2005, The Chat Room on CBC TV 8.
  • March 4, 2005, JB's Supermarket, Sargeants Village, Christ Church.
  • July 1, 2005, Trimart supermarket, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael.
  • July 15, 2005, at Mannings, Fontabelle, St. Michael.
  • September 2, 2005, Big B Supermarket, Worthing, Christ Church.
  • Oct 7, 2005, Cave Shepherd Broad St., Bridgetown.