(CNS Business): RBC Wealth Management has signed on as a ‘super sponsor’ of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre’s 10th annual Jingle Bell Walk Run. The 2012 Jingle Bell Walk Run will take place on 9 December, at the Grand Caymanian Resort in Crystal Harbour.  A major fundraising event for the Crisis Centre, the Jingle Bell Walk Run has historically raised a significant portion of the Centre’s annual operating budget. Established in 2003, the Centre is Cayman's only safe house providing protection and support for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. 

In-house support programmes such as risk assessment; individual and group counselling; support groups; referrals for legal, employment and social services; transitional assistance including housing and job skills training, parenting education, and healthy living workshops.

A child and youth programme, sponsored by Hedge Funds Care Cayman, which provides academic support and counselling to young victims; are offered to the Centre's clients, in a secure environment that has round-the-clock on-site security.

“Investing in the future is part of the RBC culture,” said Stephen Price, vice president and investment advisor at RBC Wealth Management. “The Crisis Centre’s programmes that help to develop and nurture the children who have either been witnesses to, or victims of domestic abuse are vital for breaking the cycle of abuse and giving these children a chance of healthy, fulfilling lives.”

Allison Clark, Crisis Centre board member and chairperson of the fundraising committee said, “Children are obviously affected by abuse in their homes, even if they do not experience the violence directly and it is important that children understand that they are part of the process and that their needs are heard.  The Jingle Bell Walk Run is a family oriented event and we welcome the hundreds of youngsters that take part and are pleased to be spreading the word about the importance of healthy relationships to this young audience.”

To register for the Jingle Bell Walk Run visit www.caymanactive.com or to sponsor, contact Allison Clark at aclark@investors-trust.com.