Wishes of Reg. 2 children granted through “Wish Upon A Star” initiative

Scores of children with special needs along the Essequibo Coast were filled with excitement, when their wishes were granted by the Human Service and Social Security Ministry’s “Wish Upon a Star” initiative.
Scores of children turned up at the Regional Democratic Council’s compound where they were treated to goodies and gifts
Parsram Singh, a representative of Minister Vindhya Persaud wished the children the very best for the holidays.

He told the Guyana Times that the initiative targeted children between the ages of four and 15 who either suffer from a terminal illness, disabilities, or psychological trauma or have lost their parents or never had the opportunity to enjoy that one gift that would make them incredibly happy.
He encouraged the children to continue sending their letters next year so that their wishes can be granted.
Meanwhile, one of the recipient Amber McLean was extremely happy that her wish was granted.
“This initiative touched my heart, when I was told about wish upon a star I immediately went ahead and write my letter. My mother received a call and I asked her who and she told me is someone and she has to go out tomorrow… I didn’t want to go with her because I didn’t know why she is going out but I decided to go and I saw the gifts and got really excited even hearing my name called at the distribution bring tears to my eyes and I’m happy that my wish was granted,” the child added.
Another child, Devendra Persaud thanked Minister Persaud for such an initiative that brought smile to his face.
He said that he is very happy to receive the gift he wished for and cannot wait to unwrap and start playing.