THE cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club on Wednesday last, launched the 2023 edition of their county wide ‘Say Yes to Education’ campaign.

The teams handed over donations to several primary schools in the lower Corentyne area during the day under the supervision of several executives including Assistant Secretary, Jonathan Rampersaud; Organising Secretary, Robby Kissoonlall and executive member Tyrone Pottaya.

Club Secretary, Hilbert Foster stated that every year, the management of the club mandates the teams to undertake a series of programmes/projects under their respective sponsorships to make a positive difference in the lives of youths, the elderly and less fortunate.

These programmes are done under a wide range of sub headings including health, charity, education, social, sports, community development, youth development, religious, anti-drugs, anti-suicide and anti-alcohol, among others.

The schools which received donations from the club were Rose Hall Town Primary, Tain, Port Mourant, Fyrish and Gibraltar/Courtland Primary.

The Rose Hall Town Primary received a large amount of items that included school bags, stationery, cleaning detergents, teaching aid, trophies and files among other items

Kissonlall, who oversees the cricket section of the club, stated that the teams in 2023 would have to successfully complete a combined target of 200 projects as part of their personal development.

The RHTYSC, he stated, strongly believes that every one of its members should understand the importance of making a positive difference.

Rampersaud, who is the captain of the Namilco Under-21 team, disclosed that the teams in 2023 would be placing special emphasis on getting youths to understand the importance of education.

Three of the schools also received some kiddies cricket equipment as the teams sought to assist them to unearth promising talents in the school system.

With the Berbice Cricket Board introducing an under-11 tournament, the club would be working along with the schools to attract new members into its membership.

The under-11 team, he stated, would serve as a nursery for the RHTYSC under 13, 15, 17 and 19 teams.

The cricket teams of the club are sponsored by Farfan and Mendes Ltd, Poonai Pharmacy, Pepsi, Bakewell, Metro and Namilco Thunderbolt.