RESIDENTS of Cane Grove, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara were recipients of medical supplies and sporting equipment donated by the Cane Grove reunion group of New York and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, in his remarks at the distribution ceremony Saturday, stated that the activity would not have been possible had it not been for the tireless efforts of those residents responsible for laying the ground work in Cane Grove, and those from the community that would have migrated.
He also said that the efforts of mostly those of the reunion group residing in New York, demonstrate commitment towards improving the lives of those in the village they would have had fond memories of. This is the third year such an event has occurred. The first year saw 30 residents benefitting directly with the distribution of medical supplies and a monetary stipend; but today, three years later, 60 residents are now benefitting directly as well as children, since the contributions have expanded to include sporting equipment.
Minister Anthony urged those receiving the sporting gear not to treat them as personal assets, but rather as community assets, from which everyone from the community will benefit.
In 2009, three computers were donated to the Virginia Primary School and two to the Cane Grove Primary school. The group has also made a number of contributions to religious communities since its formation in 2008. (GINA)