Demerara Cricket Board launches “Friends of Demerara Fund”
In an effort to garner funds to cushion the cost of particularly its junior Inter-Association Cricket Tournaments, the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has initiated a fund-raising drive titled “Friends of Demerara Cricket Fund”.
The fund was launched recently with Gafoors of Guyana being the first to come on board. The hardware giant responded to the DCB’s request. The simple but significant presentation was done at the company’s head office, Houston, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The DCB was represented by Kavita Yadram, National Female Cricketer and Chairperson of its Competitions Committee, while Gafoors of Guyana was represented by Roseana Gonsalves, Executive Assistant, Finance and Susie Persaud, Senior Payable Clerk. Yadram expressed gratitude to the company while its representatives stated that they were happy to be on board with the DCB and promised to contribute more as the partnership grew.
Gafoors representatives making presentation to DCB’s Kavita Yadram
The DCB, while in negotiations with several prospective sponsors, some of whom have already indicated approval, recognises the limited sponsorship monies available in the system. As a result, this new innovation was derived. The Board encourages private individuals, private businesses, and corporate Guyana to support this initiative and make Demerara the dominant cricket side it once was. The DCB assured of good mileage and accountability for funds received and noted that sponsorship for sports and charitable organisations can enjoy tax breaks as the law allows.
Anyone who is willing to support this project can make contact with DCB President Bissoondyal Singh on 623-0055; Secretary, Davteerth Anandjit, on 617-8502; Treasurer, Vicky Bharosay on 652-0947; Marketing Manager Anil Beharry, or any other Executive Member of the Board. The DCB looks forward to your support.
