The Tribune

ATLANTIS Paradise Island has launched a fundraising campaign to provide relief for the recovery and rebuilding of the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

President of Atlantis, Howard Karawan, announced yesterday that the resort will match all donations received dollar for dollar, with all of the proceeds going to the Bahamas Red Cross, up to $250,000.

In a communication thanking guests and staff for their support and care during and after the storm as the clean up efforts continued, Mr Karawan said Atlantis was grateful that the resort had only been “minimally affected” but was aware that others in the Bahamas were not as fortunate. “Often thought of as just a small country, the Bahamas is actually comprised of more than 700 islands on 100,000 square miles of ocean. The infrastructure and homes for many did sustain significant damage,” Mr Karawan said.

“Many of you have asked how you can help support the Bahamas recovery and rebuilding. Atlantis Paradise Island has launched a fundraising campaign to provide for this effort. Now through October 31st, Atlantis will match all donations received dollar for dollar, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Bahamas Red Cross, up to $250,000.”

The communication gave a link to a youcaring.com donation site.