Songwriter's Will Fuels Over $3 Million in Health Care Contributions to St. Croix

The Lena Schulterbrandt Health Center on February 29 hosted a significant event as Frederiksted Health Care (FHC) staff, board members, and the executors of the Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation gathered to celebrate the donation of three dental scanners.

These advanced pieces of equipment, one for each of FHC's dental sites, were generously provided by the Foundation to enhance dental care services in St. Croix.

David Beale, an executor of the Foundation, shared insights into the legacy of Bennie Benjamin, a songwriter from St. Croix. According to Beale, Benjamin's will specified that royalties from his songs be allocated to health care improvements within the Virgin Islands.

Since its establishment by the Beales Law Firm in 1992, the Foundation has contributed $3 million towards enhancing health care services in the region. "We have been giving to Frederiksted Health Care for many years and we are happy to continue giving as we are happy to see the great work that FHC is providing to the community of St. Croix," Beale remarked.