IN December 2013, Digicel Guyana and the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre (PRRC) at 131-132 Carmichael Street, Georgetown signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for major rehabilitation works to be undertaken at the facility.The collaboration came about as a result of a request made by the PRRC to Digicel which saw the venture as an asset in Guyana’s future.
“Assisting children is always an investment in the future. This will also not only benefit the children of the centre but also the lives of persons assisting our children of the PRRC”, said Gavin Hope, Events and Sponsorship Manager.
The works included repainting of the building, refurbishing of the access ramps, the physiotherapy flooring, roof and other areas.
A recent visit to the centre by Digicel’s Sponsorship Manager revealed that works are moving apace with over 89% completed. To date the PRRC has received over 90% of the funds that were allotted to this project.
“It is indeed a pleasure to see that the PRRC has honoured its commitment, staying true to the deadlines and with works being almost completed we are elated at the fact that the students of the PRRC will be benefiting from this collaboration sooner rather than later,” Hope said.
This is the second collaborative project of its kind between Digicel and the PRRC. Recently Digicel sponsored the refurbishment of the dining area and washroom facilities.
The PRCC has 64 children in its nursery, primary and vocational education department as well as 30 others in day care. Another 20 are seen by experts on days when rehabilitation services are provided.
And 80 children were seen by the rehabilitation unit for the year.
By Michel Outridge