Silk Radio UK dedicates radiothon proceeds to hurricane-hit Dumfries Primary
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November 8, 2026
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The school’s roof needed attention, but so did the children beneath it. When Silk Radio UK assessed a hurricane-hit school in St James, it found pupils whose families were struggling to afford books, uniforms and the essentials of an education.
The station has directed all proceeds from its January 8, 2026 radiothon to Dumfries Primary School, choosing the institution after assessing where donations could make a meaningful difference following Hurricane Melissa.
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Chief Executive Derrick “Big Dee” Thompson said the children’s immediate needs became a priority alongside concerns about the school’s damaged roof and facilities.
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