The Central Bank of Barbados today announced that the national one-cent collection drive has raised more than ten million cents, doubling the original target of five million cents.
Deputy Director, Currency, Octavia Gibson, said that to date the initiative by the Bank, the Alzheimer’s Association and the three Rotary Clubs on the island has brought in 10.9 million cents.
Gibson said the collection effort would continue into 2013.
“We at the Bank are deeply touched by the requests by Barbadians to allow the collection effort to continue, and I am therefore delighted to advise that the Bank welcomes your contribution of cents throughout this entire year,” Gibson commented.
“I would also wish to thank Barbadians for their generosity and selflessness and I encourage you to continue to contribute towards a very worthwhile cause, “Gibson stated.
The funds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association to assist with the construction of a day care facility for sufferers of Alzheimer’s. (PR)
