Copa Airlines spreads Easter cheer at Paediatric Ward
Staff from GPHC and Copa along with a patient at the paediatric ward during the Easter cheer event.
Staff from GPHC and Copa along with a patient at the paediatric ward during the Easter cheer event.

COPA Airlines staff visited the Paediatric Ward of he Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday to spread Easter cheer. 

The fruit basket donated to the paediatric ward
The fruit basket donated to the paediatric ward

During the visit the airline’s staff donated a basket of fresh local fruits, spent some quality time with about 30 children, read stories and distributed small Easter eggs, a press release stated.
In addition, one Copa staff member entertained the children and their parents by playing live pan music.

Sister at the Paediatric Ward, Marissa Singh receiving the fruits in the presence of other Copa Airlines staff and a patient at the ward.
Sister at the Paediatric Ward, Marissa Singh receiving the fruits in the presence of other Copa Airlines staff and a patient at the ward.

Copa’s Airlines Country Sales Manager, Nadine Oudkerk said, “Easter is a time of great joy and cheer for so many children, with the flying of kites, enjoyment of chocolates and other goodies. We wanted to have the chance to share with the little ones, who unfortunately have to be in the hospital, that same kind of happiness and delight.”
She thanked GPHC’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Khan for affording Copa staff the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of the children. Oudkerk also wished the children a full and speedy recovery and good health so that they can rejoin their families at home as soon as possible.
Meanwhile on behalf of the hospital Sister at the Paediatric Ward, Marissa Singh thanked Copa Airlines for the kind gesture, the release concluded.

 

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