{"id":38150,"date":"2025-07-10T13:04:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=38150"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:40:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:40:17","slug":"how-riu-hotels-supports-children-health-jamaica-negril-orthopedic-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/how-riu-hotels-supports-children-health-jamaica-negril-orthopedic-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does RIU Hotels Support Children’s Health in Jamaica through the Negril Orthopedic Clinic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RIU Hotels & Resorts<\/strong> has collaborated for over 16 years with the Negril Paediatric Orthopedic Clinic<\/strong> in Jamaica, a project providing free care and specialized devices to children with mobility issues across the island. In 2025, the project consolidated as the Elaine Allen Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation<\/strong>, introducing permanent physiotherapy services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Origin of the Alliance Between RIU and the Negril Community?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At RIU Hotels<\/a> we believe our commitment to destinations goes beyond tourism. Our history in Jamaica<\/strong> began in 2001 with the opening of Riu Palace Tropical Bay<\/a>, and it was in this very location where we launched our first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)<\/strong> project in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2009, we have joined forces to ensure the Negril Paediatric Orthopedic Clinic<\/strong> serves as a beacon of hope. What started as a medical mission of volunteer specialists from the US and Canada is now a reality that has transformed the lives of hundreds of Jamaican families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project Impact: Figures and KPIs of the Orthopedic Clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To understand the scale of this commitment, we have compiled the main milestones of our collaboration in the following social impact table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)<\/strong><\/td>Cumulative \/ Recent Data<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Children Benefited<\/strong><\/td>Over 650 minors with orthopedic treatment<\/td><\/tr>
Years of Collaboration<\/strong><\/td>16+ years of continuous commitment<\/td><\/tr>
Care in 2025 (March-June)<\/strong><\/td>60 patients treated<\/td><\/tr>
Devices Delivered (2025)<\/strong><\/td>120 orthotics and orthopedic equipment<\/td><\/tr>
New Services<\/strong><\/td>Permanent physiotherapy and dedicated Program Manager<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Fact:<\/strong> The clinic ensures that children with physical disabilities can regain their mobility, integrate into the school system, and enjoy a full childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s New in the Project’s 2025 Phase?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Elaine Allen-Bradley, Director of the Negril Orthopedic Clinic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In June 2025, we took a giant leap forward. Not only do we continue to support the four annual brigades of specialists, but we have also driven the creation of a physiotherapy service<\/strong> that operates year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through RIU\u2019s Proudly Committed<\/strong> sustainability strategy, we have funded critical structural improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n