12-y-o donates CAD$15,000 worth of items to daycares in Jamaica
Article By: Old Harbour News
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- Feb 28, 2025 10:41 AM | 12-y-o donates CAD$15,000 worth of items to daycares in Jamaica, Health
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Jazmin Headley (second from right), Chief Executive Officer, Jazmin Foundation, presents one of the donated items to Dr. Natalie Whylie (second from left), Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Public and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals during the handover ceremony for the Jazmin Headley Corner on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at VJH. Also pictured are Ms. Ann Marie Mattison Leachman (left), Daycare Supervisor, VJH, and Mrs. Elise Fairweather-Blackwood (right), Director of Nursing Services, VJH.
This initiative is part of her ongoing philanthropic efforts through the Jazz Me Foundation.
Jazmin's philanthropic journey began four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by the abundance of birthday gifts she received that she felt could bring joy to others in need. With the encouragement of her parents, she embraced the values of compassion and generosity, laying the foundation for her impactful charitable endeavors.
The Jazmin Corner, an inviting space for young patients to read and relax, was inaugurated today (October 23) at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH), marking the second such initiative after her first donation to May Pen Hospital in August 2023. During her speech, Jazmin expressed hopes for the initiative to expand across hospitals in Jamaica, aiming to spread happiness and comfort to young patients in need.
Over the years, Jazmin has raised funds for wheelchairs, clothing, and other essential items, providing critical support to needy children in both Jamaica and Canada. Her parents have been instrumental in guiding her efforts, helping to nurture her passion for giving.
In addition to Jazmin’s efforts, Cal’s Manufacturing Limited has also played a vital role in enhancing the daycare environment, providing paint, lumber, and fans to support beautification efforts across the daycare, commissary, and physiotherapy blocks.
Dr. Natalie Whylie, CEO of Kingston Public & Victoria Jubilee hospitals, expressed gratitude to Jazmin and her family, Cal’s Manufacturing Limited and Emirates Facial & Dental Implant Centre for their generous donations.
"These donations will not only benefit the children of our staff but also support the healthcare workers who dedicate their lives to caring for others," Dr. Whylie stated. She commended Jazmin for her extraordinary kindness and wished her continued success on her philanthropic journey.
