GGA presents Cancer Institute with donations following fundraiser
winner of the Women's Amateur division Leota King, ex-Prime Minister Sam Hinds hands over the check to Ms. Monette Harry of the Guyana Cancer Institute , Marcus Hinds Jr., GGA President Aleem Hussain
winner of the Women's Amateur division Leota King, ex-Prime Minister Sam Hinds hands over the check to Ms. Monette Harry of the Guyana Cancer Institute , Marcus Hinds Jr., GGA President Aleem Hussain

-Ex-Prime Minister Hinds keeping fit during COVID with golf

As Cancer Awareness month came to an end, The Guyana Cancer Institute were recipients of last Sunday’s Guyana Golf Association’s (GGA) fundraiser purse which will now be used towards the ongoing against the disease.

A larger number of local, Guyanese-Canadian, Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) and GGA pro golfers came out last weekend in an effort to provide further assistance to the local Cancer Institute, with GGA president Aleem Hussain stating that they will continue all efforts through golf in order to bring awareness and raise funds.
On hand for the presentation to Ms. Harry of the Cancer Institute was former President and Prime Minister Sam Hinds who said that he was pleased to be part of both the golf event and the fight against cancer.

“I have always been a strong advocate of the search for a cure and am happy to see that this young organization has stepped up to play a role in this particular issue. Both myself and young Marcus participated in the event but unfortunately did not win. ”
Ms. Monette Harry of the Institution, thanked the organization and especially the players and companies that participated to make the event a success.
“We understand that it was a challenge to organize a covid compliant event and are grateful to all those who took part, and contributed in whatever manner to our ongoing efforts to win our battle against cancer.”

The contribution to the Guyana Cancer Institute was made possible by the joint efforts of: CIMGRO Maraiko Bay Golf Resort; Trophy Stall; Assuria General; Sissoons Paint; AR Printery; Survival Shopping Complex; Guyana Beverages; Vivaanta Spa & Salon through the Nexgen Golf Academy & Driving Range.
In many ways, we have been prepared for our current fight against the covid-19 virus by our constant battle against cancer.

“You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live”, said Stuart Scott, and we have to adopt a similar attitude to our current health crisis.
Recently, Sports Minister Charles Ramson said in a meeting with GGA President Hussain, said they must learn to live with covid and figure out a way to move forward in a manner that allows us to continue our lives without fear.

“We should plan for the worst, pray for the best but always live for the moment because the memories we create are all that we leave behind,” said Hussain.
Mr. Hinds, who recently was introduced to the game by Hussain is now using the sport as a way of bonding with his young grandson, Samuel Marcus Hinds, Jr. as well as getting regular exercise several times weekly.

“This is an opportunity for everyone of all ages to participate in a physical activity that is covid-19 compliant and helps to relieve stress and improve concentration. I wish that I could have started years ago!” said the former President/Prime Minister. (Clifton Ross)

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