Comfort Sleep fetes children of National Rehab Centre
Sponsors Sabita and Dennis Charran, flanked by Amanda Chung; Santa Claus (right) and Mrs. Cynthia Massay and Deodat Narine.
Sponsors Sabita and Dennis Charran, flanked by Amanda Chung; Santa Claus (right) and Mrs. Cynthia Massay and Deodat Narine.

KIDS at the National Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre) on Wednesday had a fun time when Comfort Sleep hosted their annual Christmas party at the facility.

Santa and his colleagues touch down at the kids’ Xmas party.
Santa and his colleagues touch down at the kids’ Xmas party.

It was a time of great excitement, and merry laughter and cheers erupted as Santa Claus and his entourage – Barney, Dora and others made a surprise touch-down at the party and interacted with them freely.
Adding to their amusement, Barney opted to dance with a few of the kids and they delighted in this offer. But what was strange was that, even though Santa has been around from time immemorial, the vast majority of kids are still scared and become withdrawn on coming face to face with him.
On the contrary, the looks of the contemporary cartoon characters such as Sponge Bob, Barney and Dora never seem to intimidate or drive them away. In fact, even the very young babies seemed quite comfortable in Barney’s arms.
At the party, the children were treated to lots of food and drink and Santa presented each of them with a toy.
Assisting in the distribution were donor, Mr. Dennis Charran and his wife, Mrs. Sabita Charran, Amanda Chung, Administrative Manager Deodat Narine, Customer Services Supervisor, and others.
Meanwhile, at the commencement of the party, rehabilitation officer of the Centre, Mrs. Cynthia Massay and donor, Mr. Dennis Charran both greeted the children and their parents who had come to share in the fun and extended best wishes to them for a merry Christmas.


Meanwhile, another party was held simultaneously in the compound. That party was for the children attending the Harold B. Dass Special School, and was organised by the school’s administration and sponsored by Ansa Mc Al, with gifts for the children donated by Republic Bank.
The newly refurbished school for children with disabilities has on record some 65 and a teaching staff of 10, including headmaster, Mr. Anand Mangru. The teaching staff is complemented by ancillary staff comprising two nurses; one cleaner and porters.

A second party was scheduled to be held yesterday for the school, this time, sponsored by DIGICEL.

(By Shirley Thomas)

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