Courtney Laing uses 50th birthday to help Westmoreland Infirmary
Feb 11th, 2023 | Category: GLEANER PREMIUM | 4:07#JamaicaGleaner #SavannaLaMar #Westmoreland #Donation #Charity #Infirmary #Elderly #GoodHeart FEBRUARY 11, 2023: Westmoreland businessman Courtney Laing used his 50th birthday to raise over $1 million to purchase medical supplies for residents of the Westmoreland Infirmary in Savanna-la-Mar. The facility, which houses 70 men and women, received an electric bed valued at $250,000, wheelchairs, several packs of pampers, commodes, shower seats, walkers, and a commitment from Laing that he will spend the rest of his life supporting the elderly.
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