First Son’s lemonade sale raises $3.4M for animal welfare

Guyana’s First Son Zayd Ali may be small in age, but he is being hailed as big in heart, as his second lemonade sale has earned some $3.4 million for animal welfare.
The lawns of State House on Main Street, Georgetown were transformed into a play park for scores of children and parents who supported the charity event. Amenities included bouncy castles, swings, slides, and face-painting, but the main attraction was the neatly packaged lemonade cups and bottles with a photograph of the First Son.

With the sun’s rays beaming through the trees, the children undoubtedly had a grand time. The aroma from the snacks and fruits also added that special touch to the family-oriented activity.
And at the end of it all, a whopping $3.4 million was raised and handed over to the Tails of Hope and Paws for a Cause, to assist them in caring for animals who were neglected or strayed.
In fact, First Lady Arya Ali was all smiles as she boasted about Zayd’s love for animals, which has definitely inspired him to hold such an event. The first event, which was held in March, raised some 1.5 million, which was subsequently handed over to the Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).

The First Lady was elated at the success of this event, while assuring that the funds will be used for their intended purpose – which is to take care of the animals at both Tails of Hope and Paws for a Cause. Each of these non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has received $1.7 million.
The Director of Paws for a Cause, Ravin Chandrapaul, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the First Family for organizing such an event to raise funds to help animals. This NGO has been revered for its work over the years in the realm of animal rights advocacy. A representative from Tails of Hope also shared similar sentiments.

This fundraising event saw a massive outpouring of support from Guyanese of all walks of life, as they joined with the First Family in support of this noble cause.
The First Lady thanked everyone who came out and supported her son with his vision for protecting animal rights here in Guyana, and implored their continued support of the venture.

Those desirous of getting on board and supporting the First Family can do so by making contact with the Office of the First Lady.
Animal welfare is everyone’s business, and all are therefore invited to join the noble cause; and more so, support young Zyad Ali and his love for animals.