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Jasmine shines a light on World Hospice & Palliative Care Day
In recognition of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, Dr. Hobday, Medical Director, and Dr. Goodman, Palliative Care Physician at Jasmine, join us to discuss the importance of palliative care — helping Caymanians live with comfort, dignity, and support through serious illness.
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Cayman Compass
Compass readers come to aid of homeless family
Just days ago, a Caymanian mother of five feared her family would be sleeping in tents on the beach. But this week she was able to surprise her children with the keys to a new apartment after Compass readers stepped up to help.
The family had been sleeping in cars, borrowing money for hotel rooms and relying on charity for temporary shelter after being turned down for government housing support.
Following publication of their story this week, kind-hearted community members contacted non-profit Acts of Random Kindness to offer help.
Tara Nielsen, the charity’s director, said the response had been remarkable. Two members of the community who read the article came forward to help, one offering an affordable apartment and another contributing financial support. Thanks to their generosity, and with ARK’s help covering the initial costs, the family now has a place to stay and the chance to get back on their feet.
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