PHOTO: Friends of MSJMC Donates $40K in Equipment to SLBMC Oncology Unit

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The 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (FoMSJMC) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the nation’s healthcare system with a 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC).

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𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 $𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗫𝗖𝗗, the donation includes IV stands, clinical care recliners, an infusion pump, UV-resistant infusion macrobore set, wheelchairs, and a digital chair scale—all vital tools that will enhance patient care and comfort within the unit.

“This is why we do what we do,” said 𝗗𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗠𝗦𝗝𝗠𝗖.

“When we see the impact these contributions have on patients and families, it motivates us to continue. Our work is fueled by community support, and every person who attends our events or contributes in any way is part of this difference.”

For the nurses and doctors working on the frontlines, the equipment is already making a profound difference.

“These donations have a direct and meaningful impact on our patients’ experience,” shared 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀, 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗟𝗕𝗠𝗖’𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁.

“From comfort during long treatment sessions to improved efficiency in care, we truly value and appreciate the generosity of the Friends.

Our patients and families feel it.”

The charity’s impact extends far beyond oncology. Over the years, their steady stream of support has equipped SLBMC to expand and improve services in multiple areas of care.

“FoMSJMC raises funds solely for our hospital—and that is remarkable,” said 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽, 𝗦𝗟𝗕𝗠𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

“Their contributions have touched so many lives and allowed us to do more, not just in cancer care, but across our services.

Their commitment, and their belief in the work we do, strengthens the hospital’s mission to bring quality healthcare closer to the people of Antigua & Barbuda.”

The public will soon have an opportunity to support this important work.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Friends of Mount St. John’s Medical Centre will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their signature fundraiser — the Tickle Me Pink fete.

Proceeds from this milestone event will go directly toward advancing cancer care at SLBMC.

“We invite everyone to join us—supporting this event means supporting patients, families, and the future of healthcare in Antigua & Barbuda,” Derrick added.

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