Differently-abled man receives new electric wheelchair

Fifty-two-year-old Gordon Ross of Princes Street, Georgetown, broke down in tears on Friday after he received a brand-new electric wheelchair from businessman, Azruddin Mohamed.

Ross has been incapacitated for the past three years and was forced to use a wheelchair as his only mean of mobility.
While working in the interior, he sustained injuries to his lower spine and had been using a wheelchair, which gradually deteriorated.
He made several pleas for help but no assistance was forthcoming, however, Mohamed contacted Ross, a father of two, after reading an article in the local media of him soliciting assistance.
The new electrical wheelchair was purchased and handed over to the self-employed man at Mohamed’s Enterprise, Lombard Street, Georgetown.
Ross retails masks, umbrellas and other small items around the city. He said sometimes, he travels by bus to the Corentyne where he plies his trade.
At the handing over on Friday, Ross thanked the businessman for his benevolent gesture and promised to use the piece of equipment to the fullest.
“I have never used one like these before but with constant practice and manoeuvring, I will get a grasp of it,” Ross told this publication.
Further, he stated that when he was contacted by the businessman, he was left in shock and could not contain his excitement.
“I would see him helping a lot of people but I am now proud to say that I am one of the beneficiaries of Azruddin’s donations.”
He added that with the new machine, he will be able to ply his trade in a more effective manner.
On this note, he explained that he lives with a few friends and by selling, he is able to assist in providing food for the table.
His disability, he reassured, does not stop him from making an honest living.
Ross, nevertheless, noted he was robbed several times on his way home after selling.
“These men, if I see them, I can identify them, sneak up on me and take away my daily sales… I made several reports to the Police but nothing came out of the matters. All the Police say is to check back but up to now no one was arrested,” Ross added.
“We live in a world that you will find and meet people with different problems and issues and it is our responsibility to assist if we can. While some use their wealth to trample and oppress the poor, I want to use mine to continue assisting the less fortunate so that they can have a better life,” the businessman added.