THANK YOU
Twenty years of impact. Countless lives touched. And so much more still to do.
On behalf of the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on October 8, 2026, for our 20th Anniversary Jamrock Gala. It was a truly special evening, celebrating two decades of philanthropy, community, and a shared belief that every child deserves access to a brighter future.
For 20 years, our supporters' generosity has helped transform education in Jamaica, one school and one community at a time. This milestone was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together with a common purpose.
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors, Packall Packaging, Jamaica Tourist Board, NHI Healthcare, Ingredion Canada Corporation, and Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, whose support helped make this milestone celebration possible. A special thank you to Chubby’s for the delicious rum punch that added a taste of Jamaica to the evening, and to Joe Joe, whose saxophone music set the perfect tone for our cocktail reception. Special mention to our award recipients: Dr. The Honourable Donette Chin-Loy Chang, OJ, Oont; Wes Hall, Founder and CEO, Kingsdale Advisors, Executive Chairman and Founder, WeShall Investments; and Angella Bennett, Regional Director, Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board.
The elegance of the black-tie evening, the warmth of familiar faces, and the generosity shared throughout the night made this anniversary one to remember. More than a celebration of how far we have come, it celebrated the lives changed and the opportunities created through the collective efforts of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and supporters.
As we look ahead, we are excited to share that we'll soon announce our 29th school build in Trelawny, Jamaica. This next chapter represents another meaningful step toward creating safe, inspiring learning environments where children can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
To everyone who purchased a ticket or table, contributed to our fundraising efforts, donated auction items, volunteered, sponsored the event, or helped spread the word, thank you. Your generosity is helping shape a future where more children have access to the education they deserve. You are an important part of our story, and we could not have reached this milestone without you.
Thank you again for your valuable support.
“Out of Many, One People”
Sincerely,
Karl Hale, Alene Chen, Mark Josephs, Bruce Chin, Angella Bennett,
Bruce Croxon and Tyler Smith.
