THE twelve cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) last Thursday handed a set of much-needed items to the Port Mourant Public Hospital.

The club officially launched its massive 2021 Christmas outreach programme.
The teams – Poonai Pharmacy Under-12 and U-13, Farfan and Mendes Under-15, Bakewell Under-17 and Second Division, Pepsi Under-19 and Intermediate, Vitality INC Under-23, Metro Female, Namilco Thunderbolt Under-21 and First Division – on an annual basis host a multi-million-dollar charity programme which includes donations to several institutions .

RHTYSC Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster, along with his deputy Simon Naidu, would spearhead the programme which would include the distribution of 1 000 food hampers, 7 000 toys, 1 000 special Christmas packages, 500 Christmas breakfast, cycles and schoolbags for less fortunate families.
The teams would also be making donations to fellow cricket clubs, senior citizens’ home and orphanages.

The teams are also hoping to host the seventh edition of the very popular Rose Hall Town Christmas Village in the compound of the RHT Primary School.

The Village if approved by the COVID-19 Task Force would be held December 22-24. The entire compound of the school would be transformed into a dreamland for kids.

The donation to the hospital consists of two tables, two office chairs and two blood pressure testing machines.
Foster, who has a close working relationship with the management of the hospital, had paid a visit to find out the immediate needs.

He stated that the Port Mourant Hospital had a special place in his heart and that as long as he is the Secretary/CEO of the club, it would continue to support the government institution.

He hailed the professional attitude of the staff and had special word of praise for head of the institution, Dr G Sukhdeo.
Regional Vice Chairman Zamal Hussain handed over the donation to Hospital Administrator Shaneeza Nabi.

Ministers of Housing Collin Croal and Susan Rodrigues were both present at the ceremony and congratulated the work of the club in making a positive difference.

The RHTYSC MS, has over the last two years, made several significant contributions and sponsored three award ceremonies for the staff including doctors, nurses, management staff and porters.