DIGICEL Guyana yesterday held its annual Christmas Party for children of the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre at Carmichael Street, Georgetown, and dozens were feted with a sumptuous lunch, and given goodies and toys.

Santa Claus was present, as were Mrs. Claus and their elves, who distributed toys to the children during a lively programme in which songs and dances punctuated the event.

Staffers of the telecommunications giant, including Head of Marketing, Jacqueline James; Public Relations Manager Vidya Bijlall-Sanichara, and Events and Sponsorship Manager Gavin Hope, were on hand to assist and ensure every child present received equal attention.

PRO Manager Vidya Bijlall-Sanichara yesterday told the media that, for more than five years, Digicel has been engaged in spreading Christmas cheer at the location, to enrich and brighten the lives of children there.

Beverages and others goodies were given to the children yesterday as they meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and their famous elves.

On October 28, 2014, DIGICEL Guyana officially handed over the newly refurbished Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre (PRRC), during a ceremony which was graced by the presence of Digicel executive PJ Mara, accompanied by senior managers of the cell phone giant.

In remarks, Head of Marketing, Jacqueline James, giving a background to the project undertaken by Digicel, said that, over the past three years, the company has developed a healthy relationship with PRRC, in which the company refurbished the entire dining area and equipped it with furniture as well.

She added that as part of Digicel’s Christmas cheer, PRRC children were feted, and they will no doubt have a similar experience this year as the festive season approaches.

James explained that Head Rehabilitation Officer PRRC, Cynthia Massay, had approached Digicel Guyana for further assistance to refurbish the entire building, since the company supports the welfare and education of children, including the differently-abled, ensuring that they have a safe and comfortable environment in which to learn.

She told the gathering that the company re-floored the physiotherapy room; repainted the entire building; refurbished the ramp; repaired the roof; fixed the windows, and refurbished the washroom facilities.

(Michel Outridge)