Cayman community benefits from over US$1.5 million in community service

High flying Motocross feats were part of the Cayman festival

Contact: Mei Ling Starkey, Do Something World (Cayman), 619-764-5212, 858-254-6019(c), meiling.starkey@therocksandiego.org

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- San Diegan, Miles McPherson, the former U.S. professional football player turned evangelist and his team of almost 100 Miles Ahead volunteers from San Diego, California, have brought together communities in Grand Cayman in new and powerful ways through the Do Something World campaign. McPherson is also the founder and Senior Pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego.

Following weeks of community service and a two-day festival which featured uplifting Christian music and a life-changing message to thousands who assembled at Black Pearl Skate Park, McPherson, President of the Miles Ahead organization, returned to California having invested significant time, talent and treasure in the Caribbean nation.

The Do Something World campaign, inspired by Pastor McPherson's recently released book DO Something! Make Your Life Count -- which encourages people of all walks to serve others and make their life count -- generated more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service from both local and overseas volunteers.

Led by the Miles Ahead organization in partnership with the Cayman Ministers' Association, Do Something World Cayman volunteers created a new Healing Garden in the heart of the George Town hospital, repainted parking lines, and manicured the landscape. They also landscaped and beautified the grounds of the Francis Bodden Home for Girls, while Miles Ahead volunteers added 3,500 square feet of classroom space to the John A. Cumber Primary School in West Bay, saving the local government almost US $1.5 million. The Do Something World campaign continues as there are two projects taking place, May 22 at John A. Cumber Primary School along with May 29 at George Town Primary School. Both schools will benefit from landscaping and beautification by local volunteers.

At the request of Police Commissioner David Baines, community project teams painted the Central Jail facilities, while other activities included Prison Ministry, Evangelism, Sports Ministry, School Assemblies, Deaf Ministry and Medical Ministry focused on health education.

"It was a distinct honor and blessing to help provide sustainable solutions to practical community needs and to touch the hearts of so many people with God's love," said Pastor McPherson, who noted that Miles Ahead volunteers were equally blessed by the warm reception they received as they delivered evangelistic, social and economic contributions to the country.

McPherson, who traces his roots to Jamaica, reported that volunteers reached more than 8,700 people during their ministry outreach, while the Do Something World festival attracted 8,500 attendees.

The results of the outreach week were very encouraging with over 1,500 indicating they would like to know more about the life changing message of Jesus Christ. This includes those who were at the main event at Black Pearl, as well as those who heard the message throughout the week in the prisons, schools and other locations the message was being shared.

The Do Something World Cayman event saw 45 churches, 500 plus volunteers and over 20 businesses come together to ensure its success. In addition, the Cayman government was a strong supporter of the event.

At the free event, which offered patrons of all ages the opportunity to enjoy exciting live music from the likes of Papa San and MXPX, gaming tents, a motocross stunt show, and culinary delights, Pastor McPherson urged attendees to keep God's commandments, establish a relationship with his son Jesus Christ, and to be obedient to His word.

With additional projects planned in the Cayman area, and Do Something World outreach activities to be announced for the wider Caribbean region, Miles Ahead is committed to not only enhancing the quality of life in Cayman, but also to sustaining the volunteer efforts through its partnership with the Cayman Ministers' Association. Miles Ahead is committed to equipping local churches through the Do Something World campaign to provide sustainable solutions that will last long beyond the festival. "The Do Something World campaign is not a short term series of projects, it is a long term lifestyle for the community," says Pastor McPherson.

To join the movement and review video highlights of the outreach and festival, visit: www.dosomethingcayman.com.

For information on the upcoming school projects, contact Heather Bodden at (345) 916-3574.

Photographs available here:

Pastor Miles McPherson:
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Prayer:
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Ipad:
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Skate:
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Surf:
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Motocross:
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Motocross 2:
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MXPX:
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"Monty G":
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Trip Lee:
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About Miles McPherson and Miles Ahead
Miles McPherson, a former NFL defensive back with the San Diego Chargers, has become widely known as the "Do Something Pastor." In addition to leading the Rock Church in San Diego, with almost 13,000 Sunday church goers, and which was named one of the fastest growing churches in 2009, McPherson is the founder and President of Miles Ahead which has organized events in 20 cities, including Africa, Canada and the Caribbean. An author, McPherson recently released the much anticipated book DO Something! Make Your Life Count, encouraging people of all walks to serve others and make their life count. This book is the foundation for the Do Something World campaign and festivals.

Miles Ahead mobilizes volunteers to "do something" to transform their communities by partnering with church, business, community and government leaders, and harnessing the power of volunteerism and philanthropy. Do Something World festivals begin with a six-month service campaign, leading communities to engage in volunteerism and experience community transformation through sustainable and practical solutions. This culminates into a two-day all ages festival where Miles McPherson shares the good news of Jesus Christ and how this has transformed his life. In addition, festival goers enjoy exciting live music, gaming tents, a motocross stunt show, children's areas, and a variety of delicious local food.