Sunwing, GlobalMedic hold “pack-a-thon” to support Beryl recovery efforts in Jamaica

Nearly 40 employees across Sunwing Vacations Group and Sunwing Airlines recently joined GlobalMedic for a humanitarian aid packing party in Etobicoke, ON, to support the local communities in Jamaica that were greatly impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl this past July.

The actions aligned with Sunwing's commitment to support the communities and destinations it services with hurricane relief and disaster recovery.

For more than 20 years, GlobalMedic has worked as a registered Canadian charity running capacity building programs and providing crisis relief services to large-scale catastrophes around the world.

Their goal has been simple: Revolutionize aid delivery to have the greatest impact and most efficiency. As we are in the midst of hurricane season, organizations like GlobalMedic are integral to the safety and recovery of the impacted nations.

This is not the first time Sunwing and GlobalMedic have partnered to support communities in southern destinations.

In 2018, Sunwing and GlobalMedic packed reading books, backpacks and other essential school materials to be transported to Barbuda, ensuring the local school children have access to the necessary supplies for a successful and fulfilling education.

Collaborating on important initiatives such as these helps to highlight Sunwing’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the destinations and the local residents they serve, while showcasing the life-saving efforts exerted by GlobalMedic to support those affected by poverty, disaster or conflict with critical humanitarian aid.

“Our partnership with GlobalMedic, an incredible organization that has provided humanitarian aid in many countries, allows us to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by this crisis. Giving back to the communities we operate in is part of who we are, and we are proud to be able to lend our support in such a meaningful way,” said Khuram Malik, Sunwing Airlines’ VP of services and airport handling, in a statement.  

It was a successful day in Etobicoke at GlobalMedic’s warehouse, with 990 filters wrapped and 240 full family emergency kits assembled.

The kits included essential items like basic hygiene items, a solar light and a ceramic water purification unit which can provide clean drinking water for a family for up to 12 months. Additionally, 240 boxes were built for GlobalMedic to fill and ship in the future.

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