CHILDREN in the Paediatric Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday experienced their first real taste of the Christmas holidays, thanks to COURTS Guyana Inc.

At noon yesterday, Santa Claus and his entourage touched down at the ward to spread COURTS’ annual Christmas cheer, ideally hosted at this time of year. This sparked great excitement amongst the kids, and the sparkle was evident in their eyes as Santa met with them and distributed toys and goodies in an atmosphere of love, joy, peace and goodwill.

In addition, Courts Marketing Manager Pernell Cummings made a presentation of much needed items to the ward, which would certainly make for the comfort, convenience and entertainment of the children who are in-patients at the institution.

Items donated included a hot-and-cold water dispenser; an LG flat screen television set; two recliner chairs; a double-bunk bed and a quantity of bed linen and hand towels.
The gifts were received by Departmental Supervisor Sister Denise Cumberbatch, who expressed gratitude to the donors and confidence that the items would serve to improve the comfort and entertainment of the children during their stay in hospital. She also thanked Courts for maintaining this annual goodwill gesture towards the children of the ward, and for helping make their Christmas bright.
Cummings pledged his company’s continued support to GPHC, specifically the Paediatric Ward. He wished the children all speedy recovery, and expressed hope that they would be out of the hospital before Christmas.

He said that for the children who may have to spend their Christmas in the hospital, Courts Guyana Inc. hopes it can help to make their stay much better during the holiday season.

(Shirley Thomas)