Merging entertainment with charity

Despite the economic crunch affecting companies’ ability to make charitable donations to those in need, managing director of Full Blast Entertainment Maxi Kerr (Mark X) remains loyal to his commitment to philanthropy.

With the successful staging of the 5th Full Blast Anniversary that was recently held at the Caribbean Showplace Club in Montego Bay, the entertainment promoter donated over $11,000 worth of groceries and toiletries to the St. James Infirmary.

According to Kerr “I think it is important for us as promoters or business persons to give back to our communities, especially for a facility like the St. James Infirmary, the government alone cannot adequately meet all the needs of the residents here so we all have to share what little we have with others”. He further urged other persons whether they are involved in entertainment or operate a business to extend generosity to those in need.

Since the inception of Full Blast Entertainment five years to date, the company have remained committed to charity as the Trelawny Infirmary and the Kinioss Primary School in Trelawny other non-government organizations have benefited from donations by the entertainment company.

Nora Chambers, matron at the St. James Infirmary expressed gratitude for the items that were handed over, noting that it will assist the facility to meet the needs of its residents.

She stated, “this donation is extremely important because although we receive a monthly supply of goods from the government, sometimes we run short on supplies so this will help to prevent that shortfall”.

Assistant matron at the St. James Infirmary Jacqueline Wilson also expressed similar sentiments.

“We have 80 residents at the facility and the toiletries and food that were donated will indeed go a far way. It’s not often you find persons who are willing to give back to the poor and we appreciate the generosity” the elated assistant matron said.