Governor Duncan Taylor is the new patron of the Cayman Heart Fund.

Governor Taylor said he was delighted to accept the role of patron and was impressed by the turn out at the Cayman Heart Fund’s annual Red Dress Valentine’s gala.

“When one has done something useful such as to support the Cayman Heart Fund in this way it leaves one with something of a glow. There is real satisfaction in putting something back into society,” he said.

Ms Suzy Soto, chairman of the Cayman Heart Fund said the support from the public for the gala was incredible.

“We managed to raise approximately CI$20,000, which is a tremendous sum that will be put towards excellent use by the Cayman Heart Fund, raising awareness and trying to prevent heart disease within Cayman’s society.”

Mrs. Soto was especially grateful to the artists who donated their unique paintings and sculptures to the silent and live auctions.

 “In particular we were all very impressed by John Broad’s wonderful painting that he created during the event. The lively painting depicted the talented Vivendi artistes who performed live as well as lots of vignettes from the event. John Wood eventually made the highest bid for the painting and then kindly donated it straight back to the Cayman Heart Fund!  In the end the painting was purchased by David Phipps. Mr. Phipps took home a really special souvenir of the event,” she said.