SIMPSON BAY–Axxess Marine formally presented a US $10,000 cheque to Sister
Regina Primary School on Tuesday.
According to company Chief Executive Officer Dennis Fokke the cheque shows Axxess Marine’s commitment to the rebuilding of the island and its support for the team members, associates, friends and colleagues in the yachting industry who call St Maarten home.
Axxess Marine specialises in Marine Communications, 3G/4G/LTE, VSAT and SatTV hardware, antennas and installation for yachts, superyachts, cruise ships, river
cruise lines, commercial shipping and the oil Industry in the Mediterranean,
Europe, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and the Bahamas.
The company launched an emergency relief fund on September 7, 2017, to support the people of St. Maarten after the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma. Shortly thereafter the company also donated proceeds from its event held in Monaco, the Axxess Marine Invitational Charity Cycling ride, which took place September 26, 2017.
Axxess’ team members and their families have been impacted through the loss of their homes, and the company’s Caribbean office was also destroyed. Nevertheless, the team remains committed to this beautiful island and the efforts to rebuild and recover, according to the company on Tuesday.
Axxess Marine Chief Technical Officer Tony Curwen was on hand for the cheque presentation with company Accounts Officer Tricia Roberts Greenaway and engineer Martijn Haasdijk. He further reinforced Axxess Marine’s commitment to the area.
“We are proud to support the reconstruction of Sister Regina Primary School in St.
Maarten. The Axxess Marine team believes that the contribution of $10,000 to the
school will have a great impact on children and families not just through the new
building itself, but through the emotional connections made in the classroom. By investing in the children’s education and helping them get back to learning again in a safe, solid and rewarding environment, entire families will reap the benefits.
“We are committed to rebuilding a strong foundation for this wonderful island and its
communities, and look forward to a bright future for our company here,” stated Curwen.
Axxess Marine Chief Operations Officer Andrea Carmichael said, “The Island will be rebuilding for quite a while. Our team is passionate about raising money throughout the process. It’s a time to reflect on the people of St Maarten, who are there to support our Industry when the yachting season returns each winter.
“The provisioning offices and staff, dock masters and crew, restaurants, taxis, varnishers and their families – without a doubt, their personal lives have been greatly changed and we want to help in every way we can.”
The school plans to use the funds to build a library behind the school building. It received materials post-Irma and plans to stock the library with them for its pupils and staff.
For additional information about Axxess Marine contact Kym Petrie at kym@axxess-marine.com.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/75106-axxess-marine-donates-10-000-to-sister-regina-primary-school
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