The National Drug Council was the gracious recipient of a donation from Conyers Dill & Pearman. This is the second donation linked to a new incentive scheme under “Conyers’ Community”. The nominated Employee of the Quarter, as well as personal benefits, chooses which local charities and/or appropriate requests for funding from the community will receive a company donation of CI$2,500, this sum of money can be broken up into small donations if requested.
Jane Williams joined Conyers Dill & Pearman in July 2006 as Executive Legal Secretary to the Head of their Funds Department and was nominated Employee of the Quarter due to her exemplary attendance having taken no sick days since her start date together with her outstanding work ethic. Jane choose the National Drug Council as the sole recipient of this quarter’s donation.
[blockquote][blockquote-footer]Ms. Williams stated: [/blockquote-footer] “I think it is very important, particularly for teenagers and young people, to be informed and educated about the potential risks of drug abuse, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to help the National Drug Council in their efforts to address the problems of drug use and substance abuse in the Cayman Islands.” [/blockquote]
[blockquote]“As the NDC continues to make a difference through our collaborative approach, research initiatives and public awareness it is with the help of donations from supporters such as Conyers Dill & Pearman, that we will achieve our mission and our goals,” [blockquote-footer] says Executive Director Joan west-Dacres.[/blockquote-footer] [/blockquote]
The National Drug Council has earmarked the funds received to fund a research initiative in the adult population of Cayman Islands. This research initiative will assist the NDC in determining the extent of substance use, misuse and abuse in our communities.
The NDC again wishes to thank Conyers Dill & Pearman for their generous support of our efforts as we look forward to building a greater alliance with the private/corporate sector and as they continue their commitment to the community as a whole.