OWNER and Managing Director of Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Mahendra “Anil” Hardyal, who is well known for his benevolence in Guyana and his role in the formation of the Regal cricket teams, has also taken his charitable work outside of Guyana.

While in Orlando, Florida last weekend when his team, Regal Legends, were participating in the Orlando Cricket Super League (OCSL) three-day softball tournament, Hardyal’s attention was drawn to a group in the same park where Regal Legends were playing.

Upon enquiring, he found out that they were members of Who We Play For, a non-profit organisation actively involved in the screening of young high school athletes for any abnormal heart condition.

Impressed with their efforts, Hardyal was moved to make a substantial financial donation to the group. According to Pavan Dudella, a volunteer of Who We Play For, the organisation is based out of Melbourne, Florida and was formed in 2002. He pointed out that 15 cardiologists, along with volunteers, are involved in screening students at different high schools in Florida.

The story of Who We Play For began with a group of lifelong best friends growing up and playing sports together in Cocoa Beach, Florida and who were completely unaware of their condition, until one of them suffered a cardiac arrest. After a few moments went by, he was the only person not standing up and ready to continue warm-ups. They quickly realized that he was unconscious and rushed to his side. Despite several attempts to save him, he subsequently passed away, just shy of his 16th birthday. That led to the start of the organisation. (Frederick Halley)