President of Rotaract Club of New Kingston, Horace Collins and Gabrielle Burgess, Director of Suga Lifestyle Charities Ltd. donating Neonate SpO2 Sensors to CEO of Spanish Town Hospital, Ms. Jacqueline Ellis and Dr. Tracia James Powell, Consultant in charge of the Special Care Nursery on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Throwback Thursday (#tbt) to Suga Lifestyle Charities and Rotaract Club of New Kingston donating Neonatal SpO2 Sensors to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine that turned 70 last year June.
The Sensors were handed over by Gabrielle Burgess, Director of Suga Lifestyle Charities Ltd. and President of Rotaract Club of New Kingston, Horace Collins on Tuesday, April 18th to CEO, Ms. Jacqueline Ellis and Dr. Tracia James Powell, Consultant in charge of the Special Care Nursery.
The Nellcor Oximax Neonatal SpO2 Sensors donated, have high accuracy in the clinical evaluation of blood oxygen levels in Neonates.
Dr. Powell stated that disposable Sensors and Circuits that connect to the various machines used in the Nursery are always needed. They were very appreciative to receive them and also stated that Neonatal Care is expensive.
This Project was executed as a result of Part Proceeds from Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection, since Suga Lifestyle Charities focuses on advancing Health Care and Education. Our Children are Our Future and we are forever grateful for your support at our events.
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Members of the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew handing over their donation of Professional wear to Dress for Success Jamaica last Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Rotaract is a worldwide non-profit organization made up of young professionals between the ages of 18
and 30 years old. There are over 7,000 clubs in more than 163 countries with membership exceeding 180,000. In Jamaica, there are about 20 Rotaract Clubs, of which the Rotaract Club of St.
Andrew is a community – based service organization, sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Andrew. It is comprised of young professionals committed to the commonality of improving inner-city communities and creating opportunities for promising individuals within the Kingston Metropolitan Area. Rotaract provides opportunities for Personal and Professional development of its members as well.
Last week was World Rotaract Week. Every year, Rotaractors and Rotarians around the world celebrate World Rotaract Week with various activities during the week of 13 March to commemorate the founding of the first club in 1968. It was a time for celebrating the success and importance of the Rotaract programme.
Last Thursday, March 14th, the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew donated Professional Wear to Dress for Success Jamaica as a part of their World Rotaract Week celebration.
Dress for Success Jamaica is also a non-profit organization. They empower women by providing them with work attire, training and support so that they can achieve economic independence.
Kudos to both organizations on the charitable work they continue to do to help build a better Jamaica. For more information or to become a part of these organizations, please see their information below.
Meeting dates and time: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6:30pm
Meeting Location: Footprints Cafe, New Kingston
Instagram: @rotaractstandrew
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga of Suga Lifestyle handed over a $100,000JMD Donation to President Keisha-Ann Down and other members of the I.C.H.S Alumnae on behalf of herself and fellow alumnae towards the reconstruction of the Food and Nutrition Lab (Date: Sunday, September 9, 2018)
Gabby a.k.a Suga’s alma mater, Immaculate Conception High School, began reconstruction of its Food and Nutrition Lab on Monday, July 2, 2018 and fundraising has been ongoing. However, they are were short by about $750,000JMD at the beginning of the summer.
When I heard about this, as past Deputy Head Girl (2002-2003), founder and owner of the website,
www.suglifestyle.com, I had to help. I thought instead of giving a donation personally, I could make more of an impact by approaching fellow alumnae. It’s a good thing I did, because so many did not know about the reconstruction of the F/N Lab.
Suga Lifestyle is a brand encompassed on the blog, sugalifestyle.com, and is intended to inspire, educate and entertain via various types of posts categorized by; GW Art, Restaurant Reviews and Ratings, Brand Jamaica, Charities, Health and Fitness, Sports and more.
Since I do Restaurant reviews for my website, it would not only be towards supporting our alma mater, but the future of our Culinary Industry.
Many top Caterers and Bakers currently in the Culinary industry are I.C.H.S Alumnae. To name a few of them and their businesses, Observer Table Talk Food Awards Caterer of the Year, Celeste Gordon of Whip It Up, Pastry Passions, Charissa Henry of Pink Apron Ja, Kuk Up Kreations, Suga Buzz, Levy’s Goodies, Cake Couture Ja and I.C.H.S’s Hall of Famer, Thalia Lyn of Island Grill! Whether or not the idea of fulfilling their dream began at Immaculate, High School is where it all began for many and after all, serves as our very strong foundation.
I attended the I.C.H.S Alumnae’s Monthly Planning session last Sunday to handover the cheque from Suga Lifestyle on behalf of myself and fellow ‘Mac Girl Sisters’, and to become more involved as well. I am extremely happy we were able to help to support our bright future and our alma mater.
The F/N Lab looks fantastic for the opening of the new school year with a few finishing touches to be made. For instance the addition of blenders and other items.
Take a look!
The newly, reconstructed I.C.H.S F/N Lab!
Thanks again to my Mac Girl sisters who helped to make this donation possible!Â
Dr. Astrid Batchelor – 2004 Danielle Hammond – 2001 Gillian Jackson – 2001 Janelle Johnson – 2001 Jessica Fowler – 2001 Kadonah Davis – 2001 Lisa-Gaye Greene – 2001 Maxine Spencer – 1971 Michaelia McLean – 1997 Monique Morgan – 2001 Renee Davis – 2001 Sara-Lu Campbell – 2001 Sasha Innis – 2005 Shanique Cathey – 2001 Tony-Ann Lyew – 2001
Kudos!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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