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Oaktree Medical Center $300,000 Title Partner for the 50th CARIFTA Games
NASSAU, The Bahamas – “It's historic in many ways and very admirable that Oaktree
Medical, to my knowledge and memory, it is the first time a medical institution has actually
come on board to the extent to which Oaktree has and that warrants commendation,” noted
President of NACAC Athletics Mr. Mike Sands at a recent press conference to announce
Oaktree Medical Center as the Title Partner for the 50th CARFITA Games.
Sands lauded the local organizing committee, Dr. Deveaux and the Oaktree Medical Center
team, who are eager and ready to kick things into high gear for the 2023 games here in New
Providence. Dr. Don D. Deveaux, Oaktree Medical Center Network Chief Medical Officer
expressed why he and his wife CEO of Oaktree Mrs. Kristi Deveaux remains committed to
youth development through sports.
Oaktree Medical Center Network
Chief Medical Officer Don D. Deveaux
“The CARIFTA Games, for us, embodies the spirit of unity, strength, and teamwork. None of
us here today can boast that we are self-made, or that we cross the finish line on our own. We
stand as a people and developing nation on the shoulders of so many who selflessly gave of
themselves to make this gem in the archipelago, The Bahamas, world class. When thinking
about making a sound investment, some may say, why not in technology or other important
areas? But for us, here at Oaktree Medical Center, we believe in not only caring and
compassionate medical care but most importantly investing in human capital, investing in the human soul– the youth of this nation is the top investment.”
The sporting event of 2023 will take place Easter weekend, April 8th-10th as the country is
poised to celebrate its 50th year of Independence.
CEO of the Local Organizing Committee of the 50th CARIFTA Games Mr. Lynden
Maycock opened with the simple yet powerful prayer of Jabez for the enlargement of his
territory and God granted Jabez’s request. “Only for his glory, he will continue to enlarge
your territory [Dr. Deveaux] and even more and only for his glory. Today, I welcome Dr.
Deveaux, Oaktree Medical Center and their entire team as part of our CARIFTA Games
family.”
(From left) CEO of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2023 CARIFTA Games Lynden Maycock; Senior Pastor of Evangelistic Temple Rev. Dr. Vaughn Cash; CEO of Oaktree Medical Center Kristi Deveaux; President of NACAC Athletics Mike Sands; Oaktree Medical Center Network Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Don D. Deveaux; Director of Media (LOC) of the 2023 CARIFTA Games Tonique Williams-Darling and BAAA’s President Drumeco Archer.
The 50th CARIFTA Games will draw thousands of track and field fans from around the
Caribbean and the world, boosting sports tourism and the economy of The Bahamas.
President of the BAAA’s Mr. Drumeco Archer, while thanking the Deveaux’s for being the
‘Davids’ of our community for slaying ‘giants’ of social decay and youth degradation, he also
noted the power of track and field.
“Track and Field is a sport that is rich with culture and heritage but it's also a sport where we attract grassroots every day. Our reclaim is through corporate partners like Oaktree Medical to ensure that the life and line of this country survive because I think sports is the leveler that levels the playing field, that never denies anyone who is talented. The ambition of our Federation is to ensure that we not only produce good athletes, but we also produce good citizens,” said Archer.
Oaktree Medical Center, CEO Kristi Deveaux and Dr. with the Carifta 50th Local Organising Committee.
As Title Partner for the 2023 CAFIFTA Games, Oaktree Medical Center has committed to
donate $300,000.00 for the event and encourages corporate Bahamas to join forces with them
to support youth development through sports.
Oaktree Medical Center staff
“This donation today, is truly a sacrifice for us. Kristi and I believe with all our hearts that success in life requires faith, hard work, and dedication, through God’s divine hand and presence anything is possible.,” Deveaux expressed. “We believe that through God, the healer, we can begin to heal this nation through tangible, life altering events like the CARIFTA Games, here at Oaktree Medical Center, we are more than medicine, we are community. Come Gold with us and let’s cross the finish line together.”
About Oaktree Medical Center
Oaktree Medical Center (OMC), a world-class medical facility provides high quality, holistic, patient-centred, affordable medical services in a safe, caring environment. They provide customized care to meet the needs of each patient and health condition. OMC is focused on family values and its doors are open to serve the community.