The Humanitarian Volunteer Network have found a unique way of supporting their goal to assist underprivileged children and orphans – teaming up with one of the fastest growing sports in the country: Golf.
Medical student Kimberly Jaikarran saw the opportunity when she was introduced to the Nexgen Golf Academy, and quickly encouraged Dr Dolapo Ipinniwa, head of HVN Guyana, to utilise the Golf Association’s influence to assist them in providing a wonderful Christmas for the Hope Enmore Orphanage.
Present at the simple handover ceremony done at the Nexgen Golf Academy on Woolford Avenue was Nexgen President Aleem Hussain, Kimberly Jaikarran and Eva Naa Lomoley Engmann of the HVN, and Hope Enmore Orphanage Director Kenneth Finlayson.
Finlayson was extremely grateful for the donation, and said, “On behalf of Hope Children’s Home, we want to say, ‘Thank you!’ for the timely effort you have put in to bring Christmas cheer to the children. We know they will enjoy this, as this gesture will enhance the life of everyone. We just want to thank you, and pray you have a great holiday.”
Jaikarran thanked the Golf Association and all of the generous contributors who braved traffic and bad weather to bring their donations to the Academy.
President of the GGA and Nexgen Golf Academy, Aleem Hussain with Kimberly Jaikarran and Eva Naa Lomoley Engmann who are members of the HVN
“Mr Hussain was extremely helpful in coordinating with us to offer free golf lessons to all our donors, and has agreed to let them all come back for a second chance due to the (unfavourable) weather. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the persons who have donated towards our Send a Portion project.
“We were happy to bless the children of the orphanage, and bring joy to their hearts in this festive season.”
The Golf Academy and Guyana Golf Association have been extremely active in charitable events and in donating to worthy causes. They plan to increase their activities in the months ahead. In fact, there will be a bake sale by the UG Economics group on the 29th December, and participants would also receive a chance to play unlimited golf.
For more information on the Humanitarian Volunteer Network and their charter, goals, or how to become a volunteer, please contact Dolapo Ipinniwa on 681-5890 or Kimberley Jaikarran on 617-2722.
The lighted driving Range at Nexgen Golf Academy on Woolford Avenue is available for all types of activities and is open daily until 8 pm. You can contact them on Facebook or 645-0944.
