TITTA STRICKLAND TRUST FUND

A deed signed on Monday 6th July 1998, between the acting Chief Government Medical Officer, Dr. John M. Cachia and Adrian, Jarrard and Roger Strickland, brought into formal existence the Titta Strickland Trust Fund.

Mrs. Matilde Strickland, widow of Lt. Col. Gerald Strickland died on Saturday 16th November 1996, after a short but painful illness due to cancer.  She had been taken to Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, where she spent the last two weeks of her life.

Her sons, Adrian, Jarrard and Roger Strickland, together with their families were most impressed with the high standard care, and personal attention she received while in Sir Paul Boffa Hospital.

However, upon enquiring if a procedure existed in which they could manifest their appreciation of this exceptional treatment and the efforts made by the nursing staff at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, it did not appear that a formal or institutional manner existed.

The Stricklands therefore proposed to the Hospital Superintendent that a formal process be established whereby other grateful relatives and friends wishing to similarly express their satisfaction and appreciation to the staff may do so.  In view of the present lack of such an arrangement they confirmed their interest to start a Trust Fund by making an opening contribution of Lm500 towards such a fund.

Government, through the competent medical and administrative authorities, has expressed its approval of the scheme, which, it was mutually agreed, would be called the Titta Strickland Trust Fund.

The Stricklands wish to ensure the fund is used solely for the benefit of nursing staff and consequently for the well being of patients.  Proceeds from the fund will be principally utilised to enhance the training on nurses in oncology.

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It is also fundamental that the nursing staff should have the final say as to the disposal of the monies, and that they will themselves elect from among their number, members of the committee that will be responsible for the administration of this  fund.

Any person, or organisation wishing to contribute to this trust fund can do this directly through APS Bank Account A/C 11759130014 or by writing to the acting CGMO at the Department of Health.