Helping Hands for Glendon is sending our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Mr. Brade. We were truly saddened to hear about his passing. He was a remarkable individual who played a crucial role in supporting Helping Hands for Glendon and in raising funds for essential life-saving equipment for the community of Montserrat. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. From all the Committee Members of Helping Hands For Glendon.

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It would be absolutely amazing to have a dialysis machine accessible on the island of Montserrat. It would enable patients to have a better quality of life on the island as opposed to going to a neighbouring island or overseas. Let’s support Helping Hands for Glendon by raising funds for a vital life-saving equipment! Irene Riley

Helping Hands for Glendon recognises the importance of having a hemodialysis machine on the island of Montserrat. We are currently waiting for Mr Atwater’s report to see if this is feasible. To have a dialysis machine on the island would be a game changer whereby providing assistance with medical procedures that will save lives, and giving people the opportunity to return home where they have not been able to. Every Helping Hand Makes a Difference 💚

On day four of Mr Atwater’s visit to Montserrat he had an interview at ZJB Radio with Mr. Herman Sargeant - Station Manager. The interview highlighted the 3 days Mr Atwater had been on the island and the discussions that were held during that time. Click the link in the bio to hear the full news broadcast.

On day three of Mr Atwater’s visit to Montserrat with members of the Helping Hands for Glendon team, he visited Glendon Hospital to look at the facility and where a haemodialysis machine could be situated. The tour of the hospital went well and in our next few posts we will share the outcome of what happened.

On day two of Mr Atwater’s visit to Montserrat with members of the Helping Hands for Glendon team, he had a meeting with the Montserrat Utility Service- Water Division (MUL). They discussed the water supply in Montserrat and how it will impact having a haemodialysis service on the island. Mr Atwater spoke with: Manager Kenard Ryan Lab Technician- Mr. Reuel Lee It was a positive meeting and in our next few posts we will share the outcome of what they discussed

On day one of Mr Atwater’s visit to Montserrat he and members of the Helping Hands for Glendon team had a very productive meeting with the: Minister of Health - Mr Charles Kirnon Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Dr Sharra Greenaway-Kirnon Permanent Secretary (PS) - Mrs. Camille Gerald Where they discussed the feasibility of Dialysis on the island of Montserrat. Our next post will continue to document Mr Atwater’s assessment during the week he visited Montserrat

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, Wishing you a very happy September 💚 We are pleased to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £7645 Bank of Montserrat $112,295.90 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation of $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $144,650.91 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is being used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine * Supporting research to see if dialysis is a viable option on the island of Montserrat. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. In September, Helping Hands for Glendon will be sharing snippets of Mr Chris Atwater from Bridge of Life’s visit to Montserrat, which was in collaboration with Helping Hands for Glendon. The purpose of his visit is to determine the feasibility of establishing a haemodialysis service on the island. Through our weekly posts, we hope to inspire more people to join us in this mission to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

We are looking forward to Mr Chris Atwater from Bridge of Life coming to Montserrat this week. He will be carrying out assessments to determine the feasibility of establishing a haemodialysis service on the island. We will keep you posted 💚

This week we have collected all donations from donation boxes we have across the island of Montserrat Guess what?! We have raised an amazing $1264.30 EC Dollars Every helping hand really does make a difference! Thank you to everyone who has donated and made a contribution to one of those boxes. With that money we can put it towards buying more vital life saving equipment for the island of Montserrat. So… do you know where our 11 donation boxes are situated in Montserrat? BBC Radio and Television - Brades Ashok - Brades Umpire Supermarket - Brades Jonnie Mecca Fashion- Brades Aravin’s Enterprises @aravinsenterprises - St Johns Olveston House @foodolvestonhouse - Olveston Oasis Spa @oasisspamni - Olveston The Attic Restaurant - Olveston Victors Supermarket - Davy Hill John - Hilltop We now have a new box at the National Trust @montserratnationaltrust Thank you to all these businesses who are supporting Helping Hands for Glendon. To donation please use one of our boxes or click in our bio for how to access one of the below: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go fund me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479

Every helping hand DOES make a difference 💚 Thank you to everyone who has: Donated, liked, shared and commented on our charity and its progress. We appreciate you 💚

We want to take a moment to acknowledge the remarkable milestone of 50 years of dedicated service by BBC Radio and TV. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the community and for being a shining example of making a positive impact. Helping Hands for Glendon is grateful for your continued support to our charity and for creating meaningful change in the community - Congratulations 💚

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, Happy August 💚 We are delighted to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £7595. Bank of Montserrat $110,831.60 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation of $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $142,248.68 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is being used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine * Supporting research to see if dialysis is a viable option on the island of Montserrat. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. To celebrate ALL our achievements the month of August is dedicated to reposts that have made a significant impact to Helping Hands for Glendon. Through our weekly posts, we hope to inspire more people to join us in this mission to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

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Mary Tuitt explains the role a dialysis nurse … A dialysis nurse plays a critical role in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. These patients lives depend on a supportive treatment known as hemodialysis. The Dialysis nurses’ duty is all dependent on the kidney doctor’s (nephrologist) orders and a wide range of Clinical and supportive duties. These duties include: ◦ Prepare patients and equipment for dialysis. ◦ Access and manage ports such as grafts, fistula and catheter. ◦ Patient assessment, pre-, during and post-dialysis sessions. ◦ Monitor vital signs and recognising and addressing complications. ◦ Administer medications and adjust settings based on physician orders. ◦ Strict infection control practice to prevent infections related to dialysis Access port. ◦ Recognise and respond to dialysis-related issues such as sudden drops in blood pressure, bleeding or cardiac issues. A dialysis nurse must possess strong clinical skills, empathy and the ability to handle complex and sometimes stressful situations.

We are looking forward to Mr Chris Atwater from Bridge of Life coming to Montserrat soon. He will be carrying out assessments to determine the feasibility of establishing a haemodialysis service on the island. We will keep you posted 💚

Following up on Monday’s update... we will continue to keep you informed about the upcoming assessment to determine the feasibility of establishing a haemodialysis service on the island. Stay tuned for more details on when this assessment will occur. In the meantime, feel free to review our recent Monday post for additional information.

Tuesday 25th June 2024 - Sitting at the Legislative Assembly the Ministry of Health looks to the viability of hemodialysis dialysis services on the Island of Montserrat. Responding to a question posed in the Legislative Assembly as to the possibility of offering haemodialysis services on the island, The Honourable Charles Kirnon Minister of Health stated: ‘There are certain factors that need to be considered such as water supply treatment and waste disposal. The maintenance of the machine also has to consider other guidelines in ensuring that the unit facilitates infection and prevention issues particularly to prevent cross infection of blood bone disease and other infections to the user will also have to be adopted to ensure, the safe delivery of this type of service. The procurement of dialysis supplies also to be considered regionally...’ The Ministry of Health was approached by a charity organisation (Helping Hands for Glendon) which has facilitated an assessment of the visibility of having a haemodialysis service on the island. The Ministry of Health looks forward to the outcome of the piece of work and to evaluate whether it is suitable for the island of Montserrat. To listen to comments raised in the Legislative Assembly please click on the link in our bio - 10 minutes into the broadcast

We just want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to EVERYONE who has supported our important cause. Your support has truly made a meaningful impact on the lives of so many people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💚 The pictures show 3 recent donations to our charity - Thank you 💚

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, We hope you all are doing well! We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6865 Bank of Montserrat $106,921.10 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation of $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date a fabulous $135,630.08 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is being used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. This month we will be focusing on how Helping Hands for Glendon is making a difference on the island. Each week we will be highlighting some key moments. Through our weekly posts, we hope to inspire more people to join us in this mission to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

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A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart’s arteries. If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form. The clot can block arteries, causing a heart attack. During a heart attack, a lack of blood flow causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die. Reference: The Mayo Clinic

We want to remind you all of the amazing ‘Love in Action for Glendon Concert’ which took place on Saturday 25th May. The concert raised an incredible $3334.15 EC dollars for Helping Hands for Glendon. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Nixon Louis, the talented artists, and everyone who participated in making the night so memorable. A massive thank you to all those who donated and helped us achieve this remarkable feat! 💚

World Heart Rhythm Week… What facts do you know about the heart?

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, We hope you all are doing well! We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6855 Bank of Montserrat $93,572.43 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date a fabulous $122,469.82 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is being used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. This month we acknowledge World Heart Rhythm Week 2024, which will take place from the 5th to 11th June. It is an opportunity to share knowledge and take action to promote heart health and rhythm awareness. Through our weekly posts, we hope to inspire more people to join us in this mission to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

Since Helping Hands for Glendon started we have purchased the following: Colposcope machine in September 2023 Foetal monitor in January 2022 Vital signs monitor April 2021 All pieces of equipment are accessible at Glendon Hospital or the local health clinics. Helping Hands for Glendon is making a tremendous difference to the island of Montserrat, help us continue to make a difference - Why not become a patreon?

Did you know that there are 9 Nature Trails for Hiking in Montserrat? Why not go on the ‘Cot Nature Trail’ which is located in Centre Hills above the National Trust Compound. Walking activities help to: Improve circulation, strengthen muscles, improve sleep, lose weight, and lighten your mood.

There are different ways to help treat hypertension… To name a few… * Diet change * Avoid smoking * Stress Management * Exercise Which one have you thought about changing recently? Source: The EMT Spot

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon There will be a Benefit Gospel Concert held on: Date : Saturday 25th May Time: 6pm Location: Under the Yellow and White Tent in Brades A love offering will be collected 💚

Today we recognise - World Hypertension Day 🌎 You can get your blood pressure checked at any of the clinics on the island: Cudjoe Head Health Clinic St Peter’s Health Clinic St John’s Health Clinic Salem Health Clinic When was the last time you checked your blood pressure?

Listen to Dr Tiffannie Skerrirt discuss hypertension with Penny Maloney as we approach world hypertension day on the 17th May 2024. Click that link in our bio

How often do you measure your blood pressure? Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). In general, hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 millimetres of mercury (mm Hg) or higher. Normal blood pressure. Blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mm Hg. Elevated blood pressure. The top number ranges from 120 to 129 mm Hg and the bottom number is below, not above, 80 mm Hg. Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked at least every two years starting at age 18. Some people need more frequent checks. Healthy lifestyle habits —such as: Not smoking, Exercise Eating well can help prevent and treat high blood pressure. Some people need medicine to treat high blood pressure. Reference Mayo Clinic

Hypertension or High blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. It’s also called hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood. Symptoms Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. You can have high blood pressure for years without any symptoms. While it is so often symptom-free, high blood pressure can cause the following: Headaches Shortness of breath Dizziness Chest pain Vision problems Blood in your urine Heart palpitations Nosebleeds Stomach pain Fever If you experience a combination of these symptoms regularly, you should talk to your GP. Reference: Mayo Clinic and Amron Healthcare

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, Our final figures are in from our concert held on St Patrick’s Day we raised an amazing…$25,793.35 EC 🎉 Thank you to EVERYONE to help make this such a wonderful success! We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6855 Bank of Montserrat $90,238.28 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date a fabulous $118,572.42 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to be used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. Following on from last month’s theme on kidney disease. We will be focusing on a closely related medical condition called Hypertension (high blood pressure) During May, Helping Hands for Glendon will bring awareness to the causes, symptoms, management and prevention interventions. Through our weekly posts, we hope to inspire more people to join us in this mission to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

Since we started Helping Hands for Glendon to date we are proud to announce that we have purchased the following: Colposcope machine in September 2023 Foetal monitor in January 2022 Vital signs monitor April 2021 All pieces of equipment are accessible at Glendon Hospital or the local health clinics. Helping Hands for Glendon is making a tremendous difference to the island Help us continue to make a difference why not become a patron? Link in bio

Did you know that based on a study carried out in Montserrat in May 2021 on the ‘Prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated risk factors on the island of Montserrat’ 355 participants took part in the study which showed that 36 under 40 year olds were at risk of CKD 42 - 40 to 49-year-olds were risk of CKD 65 - 50-59 year olds were risk of CKD 213 over 60 year olds were risk of CKD 213 females and 142 males were risk of CKD And 201 participants had hypertension The conclusion from the study found that primary interventions can help reduce the impact of chronic kidney disease for example making healthy lifestyle changes to ones diet and fitness routines. Click the link in the bio to read the report.

It’s important pay attention to the colour of your urine as it can provide valuable insights into your health. Dark amber, red, or brown urine could indicate that your kidneys are not functioning correctly. However, it’s important to keep in mind that darker yellow urine could simply mean that you need to drink more water to stay hydrated. Taking note of your urine colour and making appropriate changes to your hydration levels can help keep your kidneys healthy and your body functioning optimally. This information was shared by Healthline on September 26th, 2023.

Take a moment to read the story of Colvin Luthers, ‘Surviving Kidney Disease’, which can be found in our bio. It’s a powerful account of a Chronic Kidney Disease patient who is presently undergoing dialysis.

It would be absolutely amazing to have a dialysis machine accessible on the island of Montserrat. It would enable patients to have a better quality of life on the island as opposed to going to a neighbouring island or overseas. Let’s support Helping Hands for Glendon by raising funds for vital life-saving equipment! Irene Riley

Helping Hands For Glendon would like you to watch an interview with Dr Tiffannie Skerritt on raising awareness about kidney disease and the importance of having a dialysis machine on the island. Click the You Tube link in our bio to watch the video on ‘Understanding Kidney Disease with Dr Tiffannie Skerritt’.

I have been a registered nurse caring for the community for 11 years. I have seen many patients through their journey with renal failure. Renal failure is when your kidneys are damaged and cannot do the important jobs they are required to do. Healthy kidneys clean the blood, removing any harmful waste products and excess fluids and turning these into urine to be passed out of the body. Dialysis is a procedure that involves replacing some of these functions when your kidney no longer works. Having a renal dialysis machine in particular a haemodialysis would enable patients to visits a clinic/hospital 3 times per week lasting 4 hours. This would be very beneficial for the people who live on the island of Montserrat as it will enable patients to visit a place which is accessible to them without having to travel to another country for treatment. This may be very costly for the patient and impact them on their well-being. Subsequently, those who want to return home who have renal failure are not in a position to do so. Please consider supporting Helping Hands for Glendon as they look to purchase a renal dialysis machine and other supporting equipment as it will make a difference to many lives. Gabby Lewis

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, Last month was a busy one for us! Through our concert held on St Patrick’s Day we raised an amazing $12,253 EC 🎉 Thank you to EVERYONE to help make this such a wonderful success! We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6850 Bank of Montserrat $90,057.10 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date a fabulous $118,744.54 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to be used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. This month, Helping Hands for Glendon aims to raise awareness about acquiring further vital life-saving equipment - a dialysis machine. Our focus is to share some interesting facts about the dialysis machine and highlight the benefits it can bring to the island of Montserrat. Through our weekly posts, we hope to inspire more people to join us in this mission to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

Helping Hands For Glendon would like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to everyone who contributed towards making our music concert on Sunday 17th March to raise funds for vital life-saving equipment a big success! Through your support, we raised an amazing $6623.45 and there is still more to come which will be shared in our next monthly update. We would like to shine the spotlight on the following: Mildred Chalmers, Dr Tiffannie Skerritt, Ingrid Prince, Azaar Mitchell Jr. Anthony John, Sonia Smith, Jason Johnson, Flora Martin, Randolph Baker, Mrs. Claudia Skerritt, Guest Artise- Ruthlyn Harrigan Jeronique Harrigan. The House of Refuge and Deliverance Ministry. 💚

We have 8 donation boxes situated around Montserrat. Every helping hand does make a difference! Thank you to everyone who has donated and made a contribution to one of those 8 boxes - With that money it goes towards buying vital life-saving equipment for the island of Montserrat. So… do you know where our donation boxes are situated in Montserrat? BBC Radio and Television - Brades Ashok - Brades Umpire Supermarket - Brades Aravin’s Enterprises @aravinsenterprises - St Johns Olveston House @foodolvestonhouse - Olveston Oasis Spa @oasisspamni - Runaway Ghaut The Attic Restaurant - Olveston Victors Supermarket - Davy Hill Thank you to all these businesses who are supporting Helping Hands for Glendon. To donate please use one of our boxes or click in our bio for how to access one of the below: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go fund me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479

Thank you to everyone who organised, collaborated, contributed, performed and donated to making our music concert at the Brades Arts and Education Center on the Sunday 17th March a huge success. We will update you shortly on how much we raised toward vital lifesaving equipment, but from the bottom of our hearts thank you for making a difference💚

We acknowledge World Kidney Day which was on Thursday 14 March - the theme this year is ‘Kidney Health For All.’ World Kidney Day is an annual campaign to help raise awareness of kidneys and show the suffering caused when they don’t work properly. It also aims to educate people on what kidneys do and how to improve your kidney health. Source - https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk Next month we will be bringing awareness on kidney disease on the island of Montserrat.

Since we started Helping Hands for Glendon to date we are proud to announce that we have purchased the following: Colposcope Machine in September 2023 Foetal Monitor in January 2022 Vital Signs Monitor April 2021 All pieces of equipment are accessible at Glendon Hospital or the local health clinics. Helping Hands for Glendon is making a tremendous difference to the island of Montserrat. Why not become a patreon and help us continue to make a difference…

Why not become a Patreon? Did you know that it only costs £2 per month to become a Patreon...swipe right to see the different tiers. Click the link in our bio for more information

What is Patreon? Patreon is a platform that will enable Helping Hands for Glendon to raise funds for vital life saving equipment through a monthly subscription service. Keep an eye out for our subscription tiers which we will share across the month of March.

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6795 Bank of Montserrat $76,704.10 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $105,120.12 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to be used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine - more information to follow. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone this year who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. As we enter the musical month of March, we would like to join in the celebrations of St Patrick’s Day and acknowledge the Helping Hands for Glendon fundraising initiative by having a special music concert to raise funds for vital life-saving equipment on the island. Through our weekly posts, we will also be focusing on becoming a Patreon and what it means. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

Helping Hands for Glendon will be having a music concert with the aim of raising money for vital life-saving equipment for Glendon Hospital. Date: Sunday 17th March 2024 Time: 6 pm Venues: Brades Art and Education Center - Montserrat Ticket price - $20 EC Ticket can be purchased at: BBC Johnny Mecca Fashion Ashoks Supermarket You can also contact: Nurse Daley or Mr and Mrs Baker for more information. We would love for you to attend and to be a part of our journey.

How can people donate to Helping Hands for Glendon? There are several ways that persons can contribute to Helping Hands for Glendon. For one thing they can donate through the Charity’s account 652-1479 at Bank of Montserrat. Donation boxes are placed conveniently at some of the major supermarkets and stores in Montserrat, so that they are easily accessible by persons wishing to donate. Additionally, donations can be made through PayPal and gofundme. Everyone is encouraged to become a patreon for HHFG by making small monthly donations via https://www.helpinghandsforglendon.org/patreon

How often do the management committee meet and what do you discuss? Though the management committee is geographically separated, regular discussions are held via online platforms. Formal quarterly meetings are scheduled, but the Committee may meet sooner as situations arise that need to be addressed. Discussions are held on a range of issues relating to the ongoing healthcare needs of Montserratians and the equipment needed to address these concerns. Consideration is given to creating partnerships with other organizations with a similar interest in meeting the healthcare needs of Montserratians. As well, discussions are held on ways of connecting with persons in the diaspora who are willing to join hands with HHFG in the ongoing efforts to improve health care in Montserrat. Transparency and accountability for funds received and equipment purchased by the Charity, are a standing agenda item.

How does Helping Hands for Glendon remain financially transparent? Working at MS Osborne Montserrat for nine and half years as a cashier and account clerk and also as an administrator for a day nursery in London for 43 years has helped me hone my financial skills to maintain accurate financial records. The Helping Hands Committee believe in upholding the principles of transparency by giving monthly updates on our social media platforms of what we have raised and spent. We also do our due diligence by ensuring that our accounts are monitored/inspected every financial year.

Four years on has the mission, vision and goal changed? I think our mission has remained consistent throughout the four years which is to raise funds for vital life-saving equipment for the community of Montserrat which we have achieved. To date, we have purchased the following: Colposcope machine - September 2023 Foetal monitor - January 2022 Vital signs monitor - April 2021 All pieces of equipment are accessible with at Glendon Hospital or the local health clinics.

What are the charity’s new initiatives for 2024? The Charity’s new initiatives are to focus on preventative healthcare: primary care. Through education focusing on issues in preventing illness and hospitalization. Promoting healthy lifestyles. Kidney health

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6690 Bank of Montserrat $76,704.10 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $105,000.06 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to be used in Glendon Hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine - more information to follow. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone this year who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. This month Helping Hands for Glendon will be celebrating its 4th anniversary of raising awareness of health and wellbeing initiatives. As part of our anniversary celebrations we aim to share an interview, highlighting how Helping Hands for Glendon has evolved, our vision and primary objectives. We would like to say a big thank you to all those who have supported us over the years as we believe we have made a difference to the community on the island of Montserrat. We will be posting interesting facts every Monday and Friday on the topic so stay tuned. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

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My name is Denise Scantlebury, and my role within the committee is to support with the various social media platforms we have to share our message. I fully support Helping Hands for Glendon as I believe in the vision to raising funds for vital life saving equipment. Helping Hands for Glendon was built on a dream which became a plan that now has full direction and purpose to support the island of Montserrat with their medical equipment needs and I wholeheartedly endorse what this stands for.

My name is Deirdre Scantlebury and my role within the committee is as a content creator promoting health and well-being. I got involved with Helping Hands for Glendon, because my parents were very committed to reaching a common goal. That is to raise funds for vital life-saving equipment. Just like my parents, I’m passionate about supporting community projects and also giving back to worthwhile causes and being a part of making a difference.

My name is Doreen Chalmers-Scantlebury and I am the Treasurer for Helping Hands for Glendon. I have been a part of the committee since its inception. Helping Hands for Glendon has a special place in my heart as my late husband Hugh Scantlebury and I wanted to help improve the current medical needs on the island. I am very committed to this meaningful cause and towards making a difference for the people who use Glendon Hospital and the health clinics on the island.

My name is Judith Baker and I am the Secretary of Helping Hands for Glendon. I volunteer my time to assist the committee, because I see it as an opportunity to invest in the lives of others in the community. I am a firm believer that we can accomplish anything if we work together, and so I welcome the opportunity to do something meaningful that will have a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors of Montserrat for generations to come.

My name is Randolph Baker, and I am the Vice President of Helping Hands for Glendon. I am very excited about the charity and the work that it is doing. It is my view that we can move mountains of sickness and disease if we put our hands together and purchase the equipment that we need for Glendon Hospital. I am therefore extending an invitation to you to come on board with Helping Hands for Glendon and help to save someone’s life.

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Hello my name is Brenda Daley, and I am the president of Helping Hands for Glendon. I have been a part of the committee since its inception. Working at Glendon Hospital for 30 years has enabled me to see first hand what necessary equipment the hospital needs to improve health care on the island. I believe that Helping Hands for Glendon has made a difference in bringing awareness to important health care issues on the island.

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, Wishing you a Happy New Year To begin 2024 we are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6690 Bank of Montserrat $76,704.10 EC dollars PayPal £545.31 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $105,000.06 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to say we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to used in hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine - more information to follow. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone this year who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. This month Helping Hands for Glendon will be focusing on who the committee members are, and their roles responsibilities and why they are so passionate about the charity. We would like to say a big thank you to all those who have supported us over the years as we believe we have made a difference to the community on the island of Montserrat. We will be posting interesting facts every Monday and Friday on the topic so stay tuned. If you like what we doing and would like to donate - click the link in our bio... https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

To improve the health services and diagnostic capabilities of the Radiology Department of Glendon Hospital and Montserrat, the Ministry of Health procured an A64 slice CT scanner and 3-D mammography. While the availability of these advanced imaging equipment is important, training of the human resources who will operate these equipment is also paramount. Therefore as a precursor to events to the installation of these equipment, it was determined that refresher training would be necessary for both Radiographers employed by the Ministry of Health. Both Radiographers are trained in doing CT and Mammogram examinations, however, due to the absence of these modalities on the island they have not been able to have active practice and or interface with these modalities. A two-week attachment of hands-on and observership was secured by the Ministry of Health at the UHWI Radiology Department in Jamaica. From July 3rd - 14th 2023 Miss Antoinette Silcott, Senior Radiographer and Sonographer journeyed to Jamaica and joined to this department on the first attachment. Miss Silcott, was scheduled to work a one-week 8-4 shift in the CT department and another week in the Women’s Imaging Department with a focus on mammography. This attachment allowed observation and practice in: patient preparation and management, patient positioning, patient care, examination protocol set up/ planning, examination completion and dispatchment of images and patient. Ms Silcott was allowed to participate in some troubleshooting and preventive maintenance- calibration and quality assurance program routines that will be necessary with the introduction of these diagnostic tests on the island. Though the training was short and intense Ms Silcott expressed appreciation and anticipated participation in future training for the staff within the department. Appreciation and gratitude are expressed gratitude the Ministry of Health and Helping Hands for Glendon for providing funding and support. Gratitude is also extended to the management of Staff at UHWI Radiology in Jamaica. Antoinette Silcott

In June this year we focused on how the Vital Signs Monitor has had a positive impact at Glendon Hospital since being donated by Helping Hands for Glendon. Repost… I am Nurse Petreece Perkins an Enrolled Nursing Assistant who is based at the Casualty department of Glendon Hospital. My role is to carry out the necessary care for all patients. This includes monitoring all vital signs. Therefore, the Vital Signs Monitor donated by the Helping Hands for Glendon Team affords patients the opportunity to receive the best possible care. With this machine, we can identify any early issue with patients by assessing their oxygen levels, heart rate, temperature and blood pressure. Thank you Helping Hands for Glendon Charity for your Support.

In June we recogised the importance of how the foetal monitor has made an impact at St John’s Health Centre. Repost … Hello, My name is Jeanette Brade, a Registered Nurse /Registered Midwife and presently Home Care Manager of Margetson Memorial Home for the Elderly on a Montserrat . On December 20, 2021, in my capacity as District Nurse at St. John’s Health Centre, I was elated to accept a foetal monitor that was donated by Helping Hands for Glendon, one of the charity organizations in Montserrat. This valuable piece of equipment is a welcomed asset to our antenatal sevices. It enables the midwife to monitor the foetal heart during pregnancy and helps to monitor the overall general health of the baby. It therefore makes health care more accessible, acceptable and affordable to our mothers because they can have this service at the Health Centre instead of being referred to the Hospital. This service is much more convenient for the expectant mother, the midwife, and the Obstetrician/gynaecologist. Therefore, today, on behalf of all expectant mothers present and future as well as the medical and nursing fraternities I extend sincere gratitude to you Helping Hands for Glendon for the timely donation of this life changing equipment to support Midwifery and practice on Montserrat. Thank you Thank you for your support.

One of our biggest achievements this year was purchasing that colposcope machine... Repost… NEWS FLASH!!! 🎉 We are proud to announce that the colposcope has arrived on the island of Montserrat and will be used in the hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. In the pictures, Dr. Mosley - gynaecologist, Nurse Noleen Meade and Hospital Nursing Manager Brenda Daley take a look at the equipment. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in making this possible ❤️

This post acknowledges our 3rd anniversary which was in February 2023. We wanted to highlight some of the new initiatives we aimed to fulfil this year and we are proud to say that we are achieving them, thank you for your continued support this year. Three years on has Helping Hands for Glendon mission, vision and goals changed? No, our mission, vision and goals have not changed. Even though the Government of Montserrat 🇲🇸 has recently announced purchasing the island’s first CT and Mammogram scanners through funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office ( FCDO) we are truly pleased with this initiative. However, one of our aims and objectives was to support training of healthcare workers and therefore we are willing to assist with the training of the technicians who will be the operators of these two major equipment. The Charity will also continue its drive to purchase other equipment that is needed for the hospital and Primary Healthcare. Nurse Daley- President

On Friday 8th December St John’s Health Center will be holding free health screening from 9am-4pm

Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, We are happy to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6615 Bank of Montserrat $73,704.10 EC dollars PayPal £518.91 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $101,424.99 EC dollars With what we have raised we are proud to announce we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to used in hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine - more information to follow. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone this year who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. As we come to the end of the year, we are thankful and grateful the continued support we have received. We could not have reached this far without your support and to coin a phrase ‘Every helping hand makes a difference’. This month we will be reflecting on the past 12 month and highlighting some of out achievements throughout the year. We would like to say a big thank you to all those who have supported us over the years as we believe we have made a difference to the community on the island of Montserrat. We will be posting interesting facts every Monday and Friday on the topic so stay tuned. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

We have 8 donation boxes situated around Montserrat. This week we have been able to collect and bank all money from those collection boxes and guess what?! We have raised an impressive $666.50 EC Dollars Every helping hand really does make a difference! Thank you to everyone who has donated and made a contribution to one of those 8 boxes. With that money we can put it towards buying more vital life saving equipment for the island of Montserrat. So… do you know where our donation boxes are situated in Montserrat? BBC Radio and Television - Brades Ashok - Brades Umpire Supermarket - Brades Aravin’s Enterprises @aravinsenterprises - St Johns Olveston House @foodolvestonhouse - Olveston Oasis Spa @oasisspamni - Runaway Ghaut The Attic Restaurant - Olveston Victors Supermarket - Davy Hill Thank you to all these businesses who are supporting Helping Hands for Glendon. To donation please use one of our boxes or click in our bio for how to access one of the below: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go fund me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479

Continuing our theme on men’s health and prostate cancer awareness @fnmediamarketing highlights key warning signs to look out for. @prostatecanceruk

Repost … ‘As a reasonably young prostate cancer survivor (stage 2). I encourage all men especially men of colour, to get their annual PSA blood test and any other related tests ordered by their doctors. It is a silent killer, and catching it early can make a difference. So be courageous and ensure you get tested. Be strong, be brave, ok!’ Trent Miller

Listen to the encouraging message from @jrow12 who highlights the significance of being prostate aware, alarming stats and the importance of getting a PSA test. PSA test is a blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, which measures the level of PSA and may help detect early prostate cancer.

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Dear Friends of Helping Hands for Glendon, We are really proud to announce that we have raised to date through: Go Fund Me £6615 Bank of Montserrat $73,037.60 EC dollars PayPal £518.91 Cash Donation £931.30 Cash Donation $200 EC dollars With conversions, we have raised to date an amazing $100,859.57 EC dollars With what we have raised we are happy to announce we have purchased a: * Telescopic Colposcope (without pantographic arm), LED light source, F:300mm Which is going to used in hospital in the gynaecology clinic to support women’s health concerns. * BT350 Advanced LCO Foetal Monitor. This piece of equipment has been donated to St John’s Clinic for use within our primary healthcare setting. * Connex 6700 Series Vital Signs Monitor BP, SpO2 (Nellcor), Early Warnings. This is now being used in Montserrat. * Support training towards the new CT scan and mammogram machine - more information to follow. This would not have been possible without your tremendous support, so thank you to everyone this year who has donated, liked, shared and promoted what we are trying to achieve. This November we acknowledge the Movember Foundation we will be focusing on men’s health awareness especially around prostate cancer. We would like to say a big thank you to all those who have supported us over the years as we believe we have made a difference to the community on the island of Montserrat. We will be posting interesting facts every Monday and Friday on the topic so stay tuned. If you like what we doing and would like to donate: https://www.patreon.com/helpinghandsforglendon PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BD3AQQEHBKUZJ Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/1wo7srb7yo Hands for Glendon account - Bank of Montserrat Account Number: 652 1479 Every helping hand makes a difference

Helping Hands for Glendon would like to share Lauren Piper’s inspirational journey of surviving breast cancer. Click the link in our bio to watch. Since our charity was founded our main focus was to raise funds for secondary medical equipment and we are proud to announce through raising awareness of the health needs on the islands the Montserrat Government have announced that the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has given $9 million to Montserrat to purchase medical equipment e.g. for a Mammogram and CT scan and other much-needed resources. Therefore we have decided to move our focus to primary care (community and preventative) to continue to promote awareness around raising funds for vital life-saving equipment.