On February 4, 2011, World Cancer Day, The Berkeley Institute presented Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre with a donation of $9,000.
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February 4, 2011
Berkeley Institute donates BIG to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre
In February 4, 2011, World Cancer Day, The Berkeley Institute presented Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre with a donation of $9,000. The Berkeley Community worked hard to raise these funds through a series of events including: a charity walk, bake sale, and grub day. The students also raised funds by selling Christmas ornaments they created in honour of loved ones affected by cancer.
Ashley DaCosta, an Education Officer accepted the cheque on behalf of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. “We were genuinely surprised at the size of the donation and were equally impressed by the range of the events and the level of school spirit demonstrated”. Ms. DaCosta informed the students that “All of the funds raised would be used to upgrade diagnostic equipment and patient support services at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre; thereby increasing early cancer detection and decreasing the time between screening and diagnosis.”
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre offer a variety of services to support patients and the local medical community in receiving timely, accurate screening. These include: a full range of ultrasound scans, all provided by a highly trained technologist; the island’s leading Digital Mammography service providing diagnostic and screening results and accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists; and Bone Densitometry for the early diagnosis of osteoporosis, carried out with the newly installed Hologic Bone Densitometer.
Early detection saves lives and reduces the impact of serious health conditions. Family physicians can discuss personal risk factors and then advise patients on the recommended screening ages for breast cancer and osteoporosis. A referral from your physician to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre for any of our services will provide access not only to the latest technology, but also the most cost efficient; all provided in a relaxing environment with skilled and friendly staff.
We feel assured that with the generous donation that The Berkeley Institute has just made and with the continued support of the people in our community, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will reach its target of raising $750,000 in two years and will continue to advance the cancer healthcare available in Bermuda through its investments in people, medicine, and technology, now and for the future
