Members of the local boxing fraternity are shortly expected to benefit from hampers and food supplies donated to the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) by the Briso Promotions as it reaches out to provide relief from the economic ravages of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
GBA President Steve Ninvalle
This disclosure was made by GBA Boss Steve Ninvalle earlier this week, when he informed that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Briso Promotions, Seon Bristol, had contacted him on Monday with a proposal to assist by providing hampers.
“Mr. Bristol made the proposal, and we are happy to work with him and his company to make the delivery of the hampers a reality. It is not the first time that the association has benefited from his benevolence, and we hope it is not the last time,” Ninvalle said.
Ninvalle explained that the technicalities and procedures for the distribution of the hampers are being worked out, and should be ready in a week’s time.
“I can say without fear of being contradicted that boxers are from tough neighbourhoods, and it would be a colossal understatement to say that they need help; all kinds of help. With the advent of the COVID-19, their need for help has doubled. My intention is to try assisting in the best way that I can,” Ninvalle disclosed.
Bristol, who is based in New York, informed about his commitment to the discipline of boxing. A manager at Con Edison in New York, Bristol said he would be working closely with the GBA executive to make sure that at least 40 hampers are provided.
“These are trying times for everyone, and it’s important that, even in such times, we continue to be our brother’s keeper. We expect those hampers will be delivered within a week,” he declared.
Ninvalle has also informed that the GBA would be reaching out to several companies and private individuals to assist in providing more hampers.
Bristol remains a close friend and great supporter of the GBA.
