Guyoil donates $1M to GTT’s Pinktober awareness initiative
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has received a cheque for $1 million from the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) for its annual Pinktober cancer awareness initiative this year.
The funds received will go towards providing support to cancer treatment and care for persons across Guyana.
Marketing Executive at Guyoil, Mowshani Lekraj, handing over the cheque to GTT’s Chief Operations Officer, Orson Ferguson
GTT’s Chief Operations Officer of Business Solutions, Orson Ferguson, who received the sponsorship cheque during a small ceremony during the launch of Pinktober in the National Park, expressed gratitude to Guyoil for its continued commitment to cancer care and treatment in Guyana.
“Over the years, Guyoil has supported our Pinktober initiative; even in the pandemic, their commitment has remained steadfast, and we are truly grateful for their continued support,” Ferguson said.
“Their unwavering support continues to positively impact on cancer treatment and awareness in Guyana, and we look forward to strengthening our community with this kind of support, as we rise together,” he added.
Commenting on the Sponsorship, Acting General Manager of Guyoil, Molly Hassan, said the company remains dedicated to raising cancer awareness in Guyana and facilitating access to treatment and care.
“We believe it takes a united front to touch the lives of many persons in Guyana; so, whether it’s cancer victims, survivors, or those who take care of them, their families and friends; our aim is to facilitate awareness and aid in providing the necessary treatment and care needed for all in Guyana,” Hassan said.
On October 1, GTT launched its annual Pinktober event during a small ceremony and ribbon cutting event held in the National Park. The company has mounted a “Wall of Hope”, and outfitted the park with Pinktober messages as part of this year’s event.
GTT has also sourced a number of new Pinktober items ranging from Polo t-shirts, crop tops, caps and fitness trackers, among other items to raise funds. Items can be purchased at any GTT retail store, mmg+ agents with updated mmg+ code – m20336 – or Pinktober partners at economical prices.
