VI gets first medical clothing specialty store
The store that opened in Road Town in the vicinity of the Adina Donavon Home for the Elderly on May 5 2012, is said to be the first store in the Virgin Islands (VI) to specialise in scrubs for persons in the medical field.
“I would love to remain the sole provider of scrubs in the Virgin Islands.”
The newly opened store that is called T.N.S Gift Shop is said to be named after of her three daughters and one deceased son.
In an exclusive interview with the owner of the store, she said that in recognising that the special clothing is difficult to get in the VI, she thought it was a good idea to create the solution to a problem that affected so many.
“When persons need scrubs they are forced to send money away to the US to get them.”
She told this news site that for the longest time the idea has been floating around in her mind and she always had the will to open the store but the finances were never there. She added that it was also difficult in finding an ideal rental space for her new business.
Mrs. Donavon said her idea became reality with the help of former At large Representatives Keith Flax and Irene Penn O’Neal, First District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie, as well as, her husband Lloyd Donavon. “Those were the ones who really helped me and gave my dream a start.”
Before opening the store, Mrs. Donavon was selling scrubs and bags out of her vehicle.
The entrepreneur, who currently works at the Adina Donavon Home for the Elderly as a Medical Assistant, said her goal is to provide the necessary medical wardrobe to the local hospital, medical centers, clinics and private doctors.
She stated that she will be engaging in some heavy promotions in the days to come, where she will be handing out flyers to all medical facilities within the VI.
She added that she will also approach the local clinics in the weeks to come, in an effort for TNS Gift Shop to be their main provider of medical clothing.
The store that opens from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, also offers accessories for patients of the hospital or of an elderly home.
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