| Through an initiative dubbed ‘December cheer’ the non-governmental organization ‘Give Another Chance Foundation’ has commenced spreading tangible educative and festive cheers to four regions valued atChristmas tree fun at Wakenaammillions of dollars.The not for profit organization registered in Guyana, boasts a track record of under the radar benevolent activities for more than seven years.In keeping with the foundation’s goals on Saturday, the GACF hosted its first Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in the Arthurville Primary School Compound on the island of Wakenaam.The goals include improving children’s lives by creating a social movement that delivers effective health, education, nutritional programmes, in addition to giving children an opportunity to realize their own personal achievement,Andrew Franks Dolphins Jersey, weather academically, artistically or within the realms of sports. The group also aims to promote peace, justice, understanding and friendly relations in the Guyanese society.This year, several awards were handed out to worthy recipients totaling millions of dollars.The GACF education fund handed over $100,000 to Diana Seymour, the reigning Miss Wakenaam,Cheap Hockey Jerseys, towards her continued studies.In collaboration with Bank of Nova Scotia, the organization commissioned libraries at Arthurville Primary and Nursery schools to the value of $300,Jerseys Cheap NFL,000 in furniture, and books.Additionally, more than 20 students preparing for the National Grade Six Examination are currently benefiting from FREE extra lessons. All study materials and text books are provided by GACF.Fifty senior citizens from various villages across the island benefited from Christmas hampers totaling $300,000, while 300 children were given toys and gifts from GAFC in collaborations with Digicel, Gizmo and Gadgets and Wendy’s Cellular Connections. That activity saw the youngsters being entertained by Santa and his Elves, as well as, Dora and friends from Courts Guyana Inc.An “Adolph Thakur Tertiary Education Scholarship Award” went to this year’s Essequibo Islands Secondary School top CSEC student Terrence Williams, to the value of $800,000 to further his studies at the University of Guyana. He also received a cellular phone, compliments of Digicel.A strikingly outstanding, beautifully decorated Christmas tree standing 20 feet tall, formed part of the festive atmosphere through an initiative of Miranda Thakur-Deen, the Founder of GACF and her family. They wanted to ensure residents of Wakenaam enjoy the same sentiments as other Guyanese.At dusk, the switch to light up the tree flipped on by the founder’s children; Javier Deen as well as Abeeda and Arthouro Murrell much to the amusement of the children and elders. This was a first in Wakenaam’s history.The day’s program was called to order by Regional Councilor,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, Perry Birbal and included inspirational remarks from Trustee of GACF Hon. Justice Donald Trotman and Ameena Hinds, Assistant Regional Executive Officer, Shameer Shahid and the Regional Education Officer, Penolope McIntoch.The attendees were well entertained by cultural items from students of the Arthurville Primary School, GACF Executive members Simeon Dowding and Melissa ‘Vanilla’ Roberts who doubled as chairperson of the program.On Sunday, last, the GAC Foundation also ensured that more than 150 children of the North Sophia Pentecostal Holiness church were treated with gifts and toys. Hopetown Village on the West Coast Berbice is also included on the cheer giving calendar of activities,Throwback Jerseys, and on December 20,http://www.theworldsoccersshop.com/Argentina-Facundo-Roncaglia-Jersey.html, all teachers will be honoured as well as children of Hopetown Primary School who placed first to third in the end of term exams. There will also be distribution of clothing to the less fortunate in the community. The GACF is not cost centered and so residents of Region One, in the community of Baramita will also benefit from the cheer drive on December 22.It is therefore fair to conclude that the GACF has ensured children and residents of four out of the ten Administrative Regions of Guyana realize the sentiments of this joyous season.The ‘Give Another Chance Foundation’ is engaged in benevolent activities through assistance from cooperate sponsors: Courts Guyana Inc, Digicel, Scotia Bank, Micky Harilall, the Ferguson sisters and the members of all the communities, The Regional Administration of Region Three, The Chairman and Councilors of the Wakenaam Neighbourhood Democratic Council, the Station Sergeant and members of The Sans Souci Police Station among others. |
