The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary, will host 'The Golden Jubilee Charity Banquet' tomorrow at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The Sickle Cell Unit (SCU) that forms part of the Tropical Medicine Research Institute (TMRI), UWI, and Food For the Poor (FFP) Jamaica will be the beneficiaries of all proceeds from the charity event.
Speaking on the selection of the beneficiaries, MAJ president, Dr Shane Alexis, noted: "Both FFP and the SCU have positively impacted on the quality of life of hundreds of Jamaicans over many years. FFP has contributed much-needed material and medication to the health sector during some of the most challenging periods in the public sector. SCU conducts research that will improve our understanding and treatment of patients with sickle cell Anaemia as well as provide much-needed support for patients and their families through their clinic."
He continued: "The membership of the MAJ is pleased to host the Golden Jubilee Charity Banquet to help raise funds for both organisations to continue their life-saving work. Moreover, we also hope to help increase public awareness about FFP and the SCU so that more Jamaicans (locally and in the diaspora) will increase their level of support for them both. It is our hope that our efforts tomorrow will be supported by individuals, families and patients who have benefited directly and indirectly from FFP and the SCU. Every ticket sold for the banquet will contribute to improving and even saving the life of a fellow Jamaican."
The banquet will feature an address from renowned Jamaican-born internist, Professor Herbert Ho Ping Kong, affectionately known as HPK. HPK, who resides in Canada, is a senior consulting physician with the University Health Network; Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and author of The Art of Medicine.
HPK has also been the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious 3M Award for brilliance in teaching. The Dr Herbert Ho Ping Kong Centre for Excellence in Education, established by Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, was named in his honour.
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