GTT recognises women who risk their lives during COVID-19 pandemic
As we joined the rest of the world in celebrating Mother’s Day 2020, telecommunications giant, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has honoured several mothers who are also frontline workers.
The three frontline mothers who were selected by GTT
As such, the company provided the platform for a few special moms to share their stories that speak to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on their families’ lives.
“Mothers are already selfless, which makes mothers who are essential workers very special at this time – not only are they catering to the needs of their children, they are risking their lives to care for the public also,” Public Relations and Communications Manager of GTT, Jasmin Harris noted.
She noted that “whether they are working in a supermarket, hospital, a pharmacy, or any other essential places, these mothers are our true heroes during these uncertain and anxious times.”
Dr Kittindie Pearson-Boyle, one of the mothers that were recognised by GTT, indicated that she has not seen her daughter since the beginning of the pandemic and encouraged the public to do what is necessary to help to “flatten the curve” so that she would be able to see her daughter at the earliest.
GTT also recognised and saluted President of the Guyana Press Association, Nazima Ragubir; Conika Marks-Wilson, a nurse, and Medical Administrative Assistant, Amanda Greene – all of whom expressed that their children are a source of motivation as they execute their essential duties daily.
“Mother’s Day will be very different this year given the global pandemic of COVID-19. Our lives have been disrupted with no idea when we will return to normalcy. We at GTT considered it a privilege to highlight the sacrifices being made especially by mothers on the frontlines,” Harris noted.
Essential worker, she reiterated, have provided the vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic and they are the ones who risk their lives every day for the needs of others.
Help and Shelter would have also received recognition for its work. Every single mother in the organisation would have received a hamper.
A representative of the organization, Danuta Radzik expressed gratitude to the GTT team for its continuous support especially at a time when the organisation is remembering single mothers.
Mother’s Day is a celebration of honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood and maternal bonds in society.
Mother’s Day is also a much-awaited day for children, as they look forward to surprising their mothers – by giving gifts, cards, flowers, a basket of goodies, while others serve breakfast in bed or treat their mom to a lunch out.
