FOR THE past eight years, Guyana’s middle and long distance Queen Alika Morgan has been spreading Christmas joy to the less fortunate children across the country and last Sunday was no different, when she visited the Guyana Red Cross Society Children’s Convalescent (GRCSCC) Home and made her contribution in a humanitarian effort.Morgan, who was accompanied by Mrs Avril Black, the wife of her manager/coach Leslie Black, visited the D’Urban Backlands location which houses over 32 children of various age groups and distributed toys and other Christmas packages.

“Several kind individuals and businesses such as Payless Store, Bacchus Drug Store and Andrew King’s house came together in making this donation possible for the children of the Home who were all happy,” said Morgan.
She added, “Many businesses and persons over the years have sponsored me such as Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), Steve Pemberton, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Dr Roger Luncheon, Minister Westford, Kelvin Jeffrey, Mr Cummings, Mr Branford and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA).
Some of them had no hesitation in making my journey to compete overseas possible and with that in mind, knowing that when I did so I was successful, such as in the Suriname Half Marathon, I thought it best to give back to the less fortunate, hence our visit to you today, while I wish to say thanks to all the sponsors who made it possible for me to be doing this today,” stated Morgan.
A thank-you letter, which was sent to Morgan on behalf of the Administrator of the GRCSCC Ewin Enmore, expressed the Home’s appreciation of Morgan’s humanitarian effort at a time like this.
It states, “With the spirit of Christmas and remembering the joy of the season, this letter is to acknowledge your humanitarian efforts in supporting the GRCSCC.
“Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we would like to send our heartfelt thanks to you for interest and continued support for the vulnerable. Thank you very much and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family from the children and staff of CCH.” (Calvin Roberts)