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DOCTORS HOSPITAL RESPONDS TO BASRA'S CALL FOR HELP

Hospital Makes Annual Donation to Fundraising Efforts
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The Bahamas’ only volunteer rescuing service, Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) is a dedicated non-profit voluntary organization committed to saving the lives of distressed seamen or airmen. BASRA has saved many lives and is involved in thousands of rescues.
Ready to help 24 hours a day, they carry out their rescues free of charge, supported by donations from all sectors of the community. Donations are an extremely important part of the contributions that BASRA depends on to maintain its service in Bahamian waters. Each year, the BASRA Ball and Programme functions as the major source of fundraising for the Association.
Corporate partner Doctors Hospital recently presented BASRA with a check, to assist with their fundraising efforts. “Every year, Doctors Hospital makes a donation to BASRA in support of the tremendous job they do at sea, to assist those in need, and to educate the public on safe boating practices. We know that funding for fuel, radios, boats, life-saving equipment, maintenance and the operations of their headquarters can be quite expensive. By adding to their fundraising efforts, we can ensure that BASRA is equipped to continue to provide life-saving emergency assistance to those persons in distress and/or stranded at sea” stated Michele Rassin, Vice President of Operations, Doctors Hospital.
BASRA does not require compensation for their life saving missions even though many expenses are incurred, but they do need help to keep afloat. Annual contributions make a significant difference to the running of their operation. In a typical year, BASRA handles over 500 cases and has annual operating expenses of more than $125,000. Thanking Doctors Hospital for their annual contribution, Chris Lloyd, Operations Manager gave a big “thank you” to all the members and supporters of BASRA as their contributions enabled the purchase of their new 27’ Boston Whaler Vigilant “Rescue 1” powered by two 250h.p. E-Tec motors which replaced the 15 year old 25’ “Uncle Ben”.

You can help BASRA in their next fundraising initiative to rebuild the dock at BASRA headquarters by attending the BASRA Ball November 2, 2007 at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort; or by volunteering your services, becoming a BASRA member, purchase the BASRA Swimsuit Calendar or by forwarding your donation to Bahamas Air-Sea Rescue Association, PO Box SS 6247 Nassau, Bahamas. Any valuable assistance you are willing to provide will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call BASRA at (242) 325-8864.

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