• Holland America Line is contributing funds to Direct Relief alongside Carnival Corporation and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation for Hurricane Melissa recovery.
• The cruise line’s onboard “On Deck for a Cause” 5K walks will dedicate proceeds from upcoming events directly to Direct Relief’s Hurricane Melissa fund.
• Direct Relief is the humanitarian nonprofit partner focused on providing essential emergency medical assistance and community support programs in Jamaica.
• The combined efforts allow cruise guests to actively participate in fundraising and demonstrate the long-standing partnership and support for the people of Jamaica

Holland America Line and its generous guests are enthusiastically joining the substantial relief efforts for communities in Jamaica deeply affected by Hurricane Melissa. Recognizing Jamaica as a valued, long-standing partner, the cruise line is proudly working alongside Carnival Corporation and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation to contribute crucial funds to Direct Relief. This global humanitarian nonprofit is already mobilizing to provide essential emergency medical assistance and disaster relief where it is needed most.

This commitment extends wonderfully to Holland America’s onboard fundraising efforts. The popular “On Deck for a Cause” 5K charity walks, held on the ships’ promenade decks, will now dedicate proceeds from upcoming walks specifically to Direct Relief’s Hurricane Melissa fund. This excellent initiative allows guests on any Holland America cruise to directly participate in supporting the recovery efforts while enjoying a healthy activity at sea.

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