President Ali donates $2.5M to help with restoration of Children’s Convalescent Home

President Ali, in a handing over ceremony today at the Arthur Chung Convention Center, complemented the Rotary Club of Georgetown’s efforts and pledged additional support of mattresses and other items to help restore the home. He also made additional contributions to the home to restore the fence and other environs. He also restated his unwavering commitment to other community outreach projects, such as the promotion of mental health programs and pledged to partner with the Rotary Club of Georgetown and other service organisations to address community needs. Also present at the handing over ceremony were Rotary Club members Devindra Kissoon, Natasha Vieira, Ryan Kirton, Gautam Thani, Victor Pires, Veerendra Bhagwandin, Wilmot Garnett, Sheldon Hazelwood, Dr. Sara Singh and Maisa DaSilvaThe Rotary Club of Georgetown’s President, Devindra Kissoon, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Georgetown, extended his sincere gratitude to President Ali and other donors which contributed to this project. He noted that the Board of Directors secured a generous donation of $15.7 million from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He also complemented the efforts of Past President Sheldon Hazelwood and Board in taking the initiative to undertake this significant project, as well as Red Cross’ General Secretary Mrs. Dorothy Fraser for working closely with the Club.

The Red Cross Children’s Convalescent Home holds a special place in the hearts of many, serving as a haven for children recovering from malnourishment, abuse and neglect.