HEMWANTIE Bissoondyal, of Golden Fleece Estate, Region 2, took home the grand prize of US$5,000 in the ANSA McAL TRINCHLORO SURE CASH’ promotion, from approximately 12,000 participants.The presentation was made yesterday at ANSA McAL Trading Ltd, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara.
Bissoondyal, an expecting mother, was of course happy to receive her prize and pointed out that she had had no intention to take part in the draw, but was persuaded by her seven-year-old son to enter the promotion.
The other grand winners in the promotion are: Parbatie of Bourda, who won US$500;Nalinie Jagroop of Grove, who also won US$500; Rozene Nurse, of New Amsterdam, Berbice, who won US$1,000; and Latchmi Balgobin of Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara (WCD), who won US$3000.
The total winnings amounted to US$10,000.
ANSA McAL Trading Ltd Brand Coordinator, Nigel Dodson, noted that the promotion attracted contestants nationwide and added that the promotion was a success.
Dodson pointed out that there were three fortnightly drawings, where five people won US$100 and a final drawing where two lucky persons won US$500, inclusive.
Also at the presentation Managing Director of ANSA McAL, Beverley Harper, highlighted that the promotion was a good way to give back to their loyal customers who have been supportive of their products for many years and encouraged them to continue using products from the trading company.
The TRINCHLORO SURE CASH promotion started in July 23 and concluded October 10. The promotion was open to all members of the public; all it required was for participants to submit TRINCHLORO Bleach labels along with their names and contact information at outlets nationwide. This is the second annual promotion which was started last year by Ansa McAL.
(By Clestine Juan)