FIVE families with relatives incapacitated by birth defects or physical injuries were temporarily loaned wheelchairs by the St Francis Community Developers.

President of the non- governmental organization, Mr. Alex Foster, reiterated that should any recipient’s health status be improved, or should any recipient die, the chair, valued at $140,000, should be returned  to the Port Mourant, Corentyne location so that it can be awarded to someone  else.
Recipient Vanessa Ramessar,  of Number 11 Farm, Corentyne, whose five-year-old daughter Junitta Junor has been immobile for three years, expressed heartfelt thanks for the chair, which will allow her to be a better caregiver, especially  when the child has to go outdoors.
Other beneficiaries are Daphne Ceres of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam;  Pooral Persaud of Number 54 Village, Corentyne; Permaul Ramsammy of Albion, Corentyne; and Dallas La Rose of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne.