The philanthropic East End Community Sports Club has made two noteworthy financial contributions in cases where there has been a need for assistance.
On June 27, the Club donated EC$700.00 each to the Special Needs Unit of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School and the Arijah Children’s Foundation. The presentation to Mrs Katherine Webster-Brown, Head of Special Education at the ALHCS, was made by Mr Owen Mussington, President of the Club; and the presentation to the Foundation was done by Ms Stacie Ruan, Organiser of the Club, to Mrs Renuka Harrigan, Founder of the Foundation.
Mrs Webster-Brown said she was honoured to extend a heartfelt thank you to the East End Community Sports Club for the timely monetary gift which was well appreciated by Mrs Ingrid Lake, Principal of the School, the students and the Special Education Unit.
“The funds will be utilised primarily to purchase a printer to assist our students with materials to aid our teaching and learning process,” she explained. “As educators of students, with multiple learning difficulties, we strive daily to ensure that success is achieved and maximised to meet their individual needs.”
Mrs Renuka Harrigan expressed appreciation for the kindness of the Club to support the efforts of the Arijah Children’s Foundation, and Blossom Centre, to serve Anguilla’s children with special needs.
The money, in both cases, was obtained by the East End Community Sports Club from the proceeds of its sixth annual fundraising Gospel Concert held at St Augustine’s Anglican Church on May 24. Since 2009 the Club has been raising funds for primary schools, and other recipients, which have benefitted much from the donations. One of the most recent recipients was the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The Club has expressed gratitude to the church for allowing its use for the concert; the ticket sellers; and all other persons who supported the fundraising efforts.
