Cancer Society of The Bahamas

IT'S CALLED THE CANCER CARING CENTRE

A place of comfort, security, release and peace for patients receiving cancer treatment.

A place where pain management is understook and medical attention is provided in a setting of beauty, tranquility and personal freedom.

A place where family members can visit and linger.

What a welcome relief for any cancer patient who has had to struggle alone!

Where a little boy whose mother needs bedrest during treatment can be with her, where he can play outdoors and plop down to watch TV almost as naturally as if they were at home.
Where an elderly man from Cat Island, receiving chemotherapy treatment, can stay in Nassau, his wife can be by his side, and his grandchildren are free to come and go.
Where a young father from Nassau receiving treatment can stay for a few days then go home to his family, knowing that he can stop by the Centre daily for conversation, emotional support and information.

Cancer Caring Centre

A home away from home. A place of comfort for those who need it so badly and for their loved ones who want to make treatment as painless as possible.

Today, it is a $2 million dream (with a further $2 million endowment to subsidize the future operating costs of this much needed facility), which YOU can make a reality tomorrow by becoming a partner with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and making your financial donation NOW

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas has , with the help of a team of professionals who have volunteered their time and services, launched a campaign to build, open and operate the Cancer Caring Centre.

Convenient Location

The two storey building will be located adjacent to the present Cancer Society Headquarters just off Collins Avenue, close to doctors and hospitals. The building will house 10 rooms, each with a patio and garden view. The second floor rooms will be reserved for Family Island patients staying in Nassau for short-term treatment. Residents will be encouraged to participate in simple activities such as gardening or preparing meals, to stay active and maintain their self-esteem.

Staff and Volunteers

Full-time staff will include an administrator, nurses and security. A doctor will be on call at all times. A network of volunteers will serve to enrich the patients' lives and make their stay as pleasant a possible by:

visiting patients
leading daily exercise classes in the small gym downstairs
giving talks on nutrition
providing transportation
helping arrange home visits
assisting in a thousand and one ways that add up to a million smiles

The Cancer Society of The Bahamas invites you to "make a dream a reality" by becoming a partner with us and sending a cheque or making a pledge or bequest.

Receive the recognition you deserve - from your name on a plaque to your name on the building

Imagine if you or a loved one had cancer - What a difference a Cancer Caring Centre could make!

Ground Breaking ceremony

Open House 29th January 2005