Mayor Eric Adams of New York City made May 11 a memorable occasion by declaring it Issa Trust Foundation’s Day in the city, setting the stage for a successful charity event.
Named the ‘For the Children Gala’, the gathering aimed to raise funds for the construction of the Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. Distinguished guests included Jamaica’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness and Lady Allen, the wife of the Governor General.
In her speech, Holness underscored the significance of the foundation’s mission to establish a healthcare center for children in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, praising it as a noble cause that will undoubtedly save lives, particularly those of young children in need of medical care.
“I throw my full support behind the work of the Issa Trust Foundation, as they play their part in helping Jamaica provide world-class health care to young Jamaicans,” Holness said.
“We were here last year, and I am just happy we are able to do this again for this very worthy cause,” she added.
In a surprise moment, Holness joined reggae band Third World and singer Luciano on stage to perform Bob Marley’s timeless anthem, One Love.
Proclamation highlights dedicated individuals
The proclamation highlighted the exceptional contributions and dedication of individuals like Foundation President and CEO Diane Pollard, Holness, and organizer Sean “Contractor” Edwards towards the foundation’s humanitarian endeavors.
“This recognition served as a testament to the “exceptional contributions” and dedication of these individuals towards the foundation’s humanitarian endeavors,“ the proclamation noted.
Chairman Paul Issa expressed gratitude for the mayor’s proclamation and the event’s success, seeing it as a significant step towards realizing the dream of completing the health center. He credited Edwards and Pollard for their tireless efforts in ensuring the event’s smooth execution.
Pollard, in turn, expressed deep gratitude for Mayor Adams’ declaration, emphasizing its importance in highlighting their ongoing fundraising efforts for the health center. She reiterated the foundation’s commitment to improving pediatric healthcare in Jamaica and thanked Mayor Adams and the people of New York City for their support.
“We remain committed to our mission of improving pediatric health care in Jamaica and are grateful for the support of Mayor Adams and the people of New York City,” she said.
“This declaration is not just an honor for us but a testament to how important this work is for the children in Jamaica,” Pollard added.
