Denison Virgin Islands Contributes to Puerto Rico Relief

Denison Yachting Virgin Islands, led by Broker Wiley Sharp, was proud to contribute to one of the many relief efforts taking place recently in the Virgin Islands following Hurricane Irma. 

The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association and Paradise Yacht Management’s relief mission on S/V DreamSong from St. Thomas to Puerto Rico was a massive success, according to Oriel Blake, executive director of the VIPCA. 

“Together we raised $5,200,” Blake said. “Thank you to everybody who donated!”

Donors included Terry Brubaker, Wiley Sharp, Beverley Scott, Teri Rottner, Frank Della Corte, Mary Basile, Graham Covington, James Doody, William Tate, Donald Andres, Keith Cressman, Janet Buddle, Tammie Willingham, William Tichy and Earl Boardman. 

The donations were used to purchase a variety of supplies, including:

• Ace Hardware purchases included solar lights, water purification filter systems, lanterns, battery-powered flashlights and LED lights and air mattresses (and a 2-hour cue to get into the shop then a 1-hour cue once in it!)
• Kmart purchases included lots and lots and lots of batteries.
• PriceSmart purchases included 1 SUV and 2 carloads of non-perishable food for infants to adults – and lots of bleach and anti-bacterial wipes to tackle the mold.

“It was the most rewarding experience being involved in your mission,” said Blake. “I personally can’t thank you enough.”