The
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) in honoured to have
received a generous donation from the Caring for Life Foundation for
CI$50,000 for the purchase of vital lifesaving medical equipment for
the care of patients with COVID-19. The Foundation’s donation
expands the capacity of the HSA to care for more ventilated patients
and those requiring critical care services.

“Over
the years the Caring for Life Foundation has donated towards medical
equipment that enhances the quality of services provided to our
patients,” HSA CEO Lizzette Yearwood said.

“Given
the current COVID-19 pandemic, a donation of this magnitude is very
impactful for patients who may require critical, lifesaving care. On
behalf of the HSA Board and staff, I express my sincere gratitude to
the Foundation directors and persons who have contributed in order to
make this donation possible.”

Marcus
Stafford, Director of the Caring for Life Foundation said “The
Foundation has been a supporter of the HSA since our inception ten
years ago making various donations throughout the years. Our mission
is to raise funds to purchase equipment and supplies for Cayman’s
healthcare system to help better the lives and the medical outcomes
of those who need it most.”

For more information about the Caring for Life Foundation, please contact Marcus Stafford at 916-6069 or marcus.stafford@scotiabank.com.