The Tribune

BY DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

FREEPORT – Signage for the new Norma Headley Drive was officially unveiled on Monday at the newly constructed roundabout at West Atlantic Drive.

Cancer volunteer Norma Headley, founder of the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama, became emotional at the unveiling and thanked representatives of the Grand Bahama Port Authority. The street was initially named John Tinker Street. It was renamed after Mrs Headley because of her dedication and commitment in the fight against cancer on Grand Bahama.

Grand Bahama Port Authority principals Sir Jack Hayward, and Sarah and Henry St George were present the unveiling of the new signage.

Sir Jack, who is a cancer survivor, commended Mrs Headley for her work at the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama.

“We wanted to memorialise you while you are alive… (for the work you are doing),” he said.

Sir Jack has been a major contributor to the Cancer Association. He donated land for the construction of the Cancer Center on West Atlantic Drive.

Mrs Headley, who is also a cancer survivor, has been at the forefront as a volunteer raising awareness and spreading the message of prevention. She also volunteers her time and support to cancer patients at the hospice center.

The Cancer Association of Grand Bahama is not affiliated with the Cancer Society of Grand Bahama.

Mrs Headley explained that funds raised by the Cancer Association in stays in Grand Bahama to help cancer victims.

Mrs Headley thanked everyone who has supported her and her husband, Neil Headley, a well-known playwright, who is also a cancer survivor.