Pollyanna Project gifts mothers at Jamaica hospital

This ever-growing charitable organization – headed by Donna Moore Stewart who grew up here in Old Harbour – took its latest mission to the St Ann’s Bay Hospital where, yesterday, it gifted mothers on the paediatric ward with care packages to the delight of the staff.

“We just want to give back,”  Sheryl Falchnor, a Pollyanna volunteer, stated during a brief presentation exercise. “It’s not all about Christmas. But the real reason for Christmas is Jesus coming into the world. And you know it talks about love. So when you give back, you are giving love. We are sharing with the mothers. Some mothers can’ t even afford it and we are so happy that we are able to give back the St Ann’s Bay Hospital.”

Samantha Neil, a Pollyanna member, added: “I just want to say thanks to all of you and at some point in time we know that our children will come here. I came here three years ago and trust me I thank everyone because everything went OK for me and I just want to say thanks to all the nurses, all the doctors at the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, Pollyanna Project.”

Pampers, wipes, juices, bottled water, baby towels, clothes, thermometers were among some of the items included in each care package delivered. The kind act of goodwill was made possible with the blessings and support of Nurse Carmen Johnson, director, nursing services at the hospital.

In accepting on behalf of the mothers and the hospital, Keisha Bowell Allen, sister on duty, says the donation is not only timely but will enrich the lives of the recipients.

Meantime, the Pollyanna Project will celebrate 31 years and will mark the occasion with fundraising gala in Queens, New York on March 31, 2025. Click here to purchase tickets or make a donation.

Since inception the Pollyanna Project has been making significant contribution to the less fortunate in the founder’s home nation of Jamaica.

Overtime the charity’s philanthropy has grown to the point where they have extended their reach to continental Africa.

Most recently Moore Stewart led a delegation to Sierra Leone where over 300 children received school aid items to address their educational needs.