The Tribune

ANIMAL lovers are being asked to bring their pets to the first ever Potcake Party in Nassau, being held in celebration of the lives of Jill and Ron Gandza.

The couple, who were killed by a hit and run driver in Exuma in April, hosted several Potcake Parties in Canada over the past few years, bringing together the many Potcakes adopted by Canadian families.

The organisers said: “Bring your potcakes and not-cakes to a celebration of the lives of Jill and Ron Gandza and the amazing work they did for the animals of the Bahamas.

“Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the family, including the pooches, grab a cocktail, a bite to eat and enjoy the company of fellow animal lovers.

“Canadian friends will be celebrating on the same day – it’s wonderful how many people this beautiful couple bought together.”

In their honour, the Bahamas Humane Society will be building a new puppy wing, named Gandza House.

Green Parrot Bar will be offering their Pink Potcake drink proceeds to this cause.

Anyone who would like to make a donation at the party, should make cheques payable to the Bahamas Humane Society, referencing Gandza House, the BHS said.

Jill Gandza, 55, and her 57-year-old husband, Ron, were walking to their Exuma home from a local hotel on April 26 around 10pm when the were struck by a car.

Mr Gandza was pronounced dead at the scene while Mrs Gandza died of her injuries at the local clinic later that night.

The police have repeatedly insisted that charges will be brought in the case “soon”, but this has not occurred to date.