Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Shaggy will headline Issa Belief Basis’s live performance on Could 17, which is able to increase funds for native healthcare initiatives.
The occasion, dubbed ‘For-the-Youngsters’ will likely be held on the {Couples} San Souci Resort in St. Mary. Shaggy will likely be joined by singer and songwriter Lila Ike.
The live performance continues the Basis’s spectacular legacy of internet hosting high-profile occasions which have considerably contributed to Jamaica’s well being infrastructure.
Previous occasions have included worldwide performers corresponding to Air Provide and Michael Bolton, in addition to native acts Third World, Tarrus Riley, Tessanne Chin and Koffee, which have collectively raised tens of millions of {dollars}.
These funds have been instrumental in supporting essential tasks just like the paediatric ward at St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and the continuing development of the Mary Issa Well being Centre, a paediatric and adolescent care facility close to Richmond, St. Ann.
The Basis’s efforts have garnered widespread assist, demonstrating a strong dedication to bettering well being outcomes for Jamaican communities.
Chairman of the Issa Belief Basis, Paul Issa, expressed his confidence that this 12 months’s live performance will likely be one other resounding success.
“We expect one other sold-out present, if not higher, and the true winners will likely be our healthcare system and, by extension, the Jamaican individuals,” mentioned Mr. Issa.
“This occasion is about greater than leisure; it’s about making a tangible distinction. The Mary Issa Well being Clinic, which we hope to finish on schedule, will present important medical providers to the residents of Runaway Bay and surrounding areas.”
Mr. Issa, who alongside together with his brother Lee not too long ago acquired an award from the American Pals of Jamaica (AFJ) for his philanthropic contributions in healthcare and schooling, declared that the “unwavering assist and dedication, particularly from all our companions, each native and worldwide who’ve been integral to our tasks, make all this attainable”.
President of the Issa Belief Basis, Diane Pollard, highlighted the organisation’s long-standing dedication to healthcare and group improvement.
“Our mandate is rooted within the perception that everybody deserves high quality healthcare, no matter the place they reside. This upcoming occasion is one other step ahead in realising that imaginative and prescient,” she informed JIS Information.
Ms. Pollard mentioned the Basis’s work is pushed by collaboration and group assist, noting that “we’ve been lucky to associate with gifted artists and passionate people who imagine in our mission”.
She is inviting Jamaicans “to hitch us for an evening of world-class leisure and group spirit, understanding that their assist will translate into more healthy lives for a lot of Jamaicans”.
“Each ticket bought, each greenback raised, brings us nearer to our purpose of enhancing healthcare amenities and providers throughout Jamaica,” mentioned Ms. Pollard.
The Basis’s Advertising and marketing and Promotional Guide, Sean “Contractor” Edwards, informed JIS Information that “Shaggy’s rise as a prime Jamaican reggae artist and his international success as a Grammy winner make him an ideal match for this occasion. We’re assured followers will flock to the San Souci venue to see him carry out reside”.
Mr. Edwards additionally expressed optimism in regards to the occasion’s success. “We’re predicting one other sold-out present. Shaggy’s recognition is plain, and I imagine this live performance will likely be a memorable expertise for each followers and supporters of our trigger.”
“The upcoming Shaggy live performance guarantees to be an unforgettable evening, one which underscores the Basis’s dedication to well being and hope for Jamaica’s future,” he added.
Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Girl Allen, and the Most Hon. Juliet Holness are patrons of the Issa Belief Basis.
