RHTY&SC cricket teams launch 2023 “Say Yes to Education” with donations to schools
The cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) recently launched the 2023 edition of their countywide “Say Yes to Education” campaign.
The teams handed over donations to several primary schools in the lower Corentyne area under the supervision of several executives, including Assistant Secretary Jonathan Rampersaud, Organising Secretary Robby Kissoonlall and executive member Tyrone Pottaya.
RHTY&SC Executive Tyrone Pottaya hands over the donation to Paula Perriera of the Rose Hall Town Primary
Club Secretary Hilbert Foster stated that every year, the management of the club mandates the teams to undertake a series of programmes/projects under their respective sponsorships to make a positive difference in the lives of youths, the elderly, and the less-fortunate.
These programmes are done under a wide range of sub-headings including health, charity, education, social, sports, community development, youth development, religious, anti-drug, anti-suicide and anti-alcohol.
The schools which received donations are Rose Hall Town, Tain, Port Mourant, Fyrish, and Gibraltar/Courtland Primary Schools. The Rose Hall Town Primary received a large quantity of items that included school bags, stationery, detergents, teaching aids, trophies, and files among others.
Kissoonlall, who oversees the cricket section of the club, stated that the teams in 2023 would have to successfully complete a combined target of 200 projects as part of their personal development. The RHTY&SC, he stated, strongly believes that every one of its members should understand the importance of making a positive difference.
Rampersaud, who is the Captain of the NAMILCO Under21 team disclosed that the teams in 2023 would be placing special emphasis on getting youths to understand the importance of education. Three of the schools also received kiddies cricket equipment as the teams seek to assist them to unearth promising talent in the school system.
With the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) introducing an Under11 tournament, RHTY&SC would be working along with the schools to attract new members. The Under11 team, Rampersaud stated, would serve as a nursery for the RHTY&SC Under-13, 15, 17 and 19 teams. The cricket teams of the club are sponsored by Farfan and Mendes Ltd, Poonai Pharmacy, Pepsi, Bakewell, Metro and NAMILCO Thunderbolt.
