Palm Court, ReadyMix Cement donate $2M to ‘Cricket For Charity’
Palm Court and Readymix Concrete Limited combined resources to donate $2M to the ‘Cricket for Charity’ match that raised over $17.5M.
In a release to the media, the companies indicated that the President’s inspiring performances with bat and ball spurred them to make a further contribution to the noble cause.
Initially, for every four and six the President struck, Palm Court indicated they would donate G$5,000 and G$10,000 respectively, while the entertainment spot indicated it would donate G$25,000 for every wicket he captured.
The President carried his bat for a boundary-less 21, but got three wickets for his winning team, Roraima.
The funds from the match will be distributed to eleven orphanages, the Salvation Army, Dharm Shala Home of Benevolence for All Races, and two animal welfare groups in Guyana, Tails of Hope and Paws for a Cause.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali driving through the covers during the ‘Cricket for Charity’ match on Saturday at the National Stadium at Providence
The Private Commission secured the funds through generous donations from various individuals and businesses.
After the match, President Ali applauded the organisers for a fantastic tournament, and noted, “It will grow bigger”, highlighting how sport is a unifying factor in bringing people together to help others.
Further, he thanked the Private Sector as, in less than 24 hours, they raised $17.5M in funds for charity, and it shows, “We are truly One Guyana, One Guyanese.”
On the day, several businesses pledged further donations based on how many runs or wickets the President took in the match.
MATCH SUMMARY: Team Roraima 125-4 from 12 overs (Shemroy Barrington 42, Dr. Irfaan Ali 21*, Joshua Wade 19; Ramnaresh Sarwan 3-8, Devendra Bishoo 1-13) beat Team Kanuku 119-8 from 12 overs (Christopher Barnwell 42, Sachin Singh 37, Sewnarine Chattergoon 14; Dr. Irfaan Ali 3-13, Imran Tahir 2-25) by six runs.
