I Wish To Fly In An Airplane – Antwan Foster – 5 Years Old
Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and its sponsor Paloma Charitable Trust made little Antwan Foster’s (Age 5 years) wish come true with a week-long visit to New York on April 7, 2013, to meet relatives. He was accompanied by his mum Nadia Foster, his grandmother Mrs. Heather Vaughan and a representative from the Foundation Mrs. Harrietta Clarke. Antwan’s wish afforded him the opportunity to visit some interesting places and historic sites in New York. He also attended church service and enjoyed shopping. Antwan’s mum said that he enjoyed himself to the fullest and the trip was a lot of fun. Before leaving the Airport in a black limousine from Exquisite Limousine Services Inc., Nadia and Heather thanked the Foundation for making Antwan’s wish come true. Sadly Antwan Foster passed away on October 26, 2015.
I Wish To Go To Disney World – Matthew Wolford – 5 Years Old
One more deserving child had his dream come true on July 26, 2012. Thanks to Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and Give Kids the World, a partnering international wish-granting organization in Orlando, Florida. When Matthew (Age 5 years) returned to Barbados on August 2, 2012, with his seven-year-old brother Leon Woolford, his mother Sherry-Ann Brathwaite and the Foundation’s Representative Shakida Belgrave, he was smiling as he ran to his dad Martin Woolford. The family was met at the Airport by Directors and friends of the Foundation. As they walked to their surprise limousine provided by Exquisite Limousine Services Inc., a beaming Matthew said “It was great fun. I enjoy seeing Elmo, going on slides and feeding the dolphins at Sea World. Matthew’s dad emotionally thanked the Foundation for making Matthew’s precious wish come true and told them to keep up the good work which they are doing.
I Wish To Have A Laptop – Shanise Niles – 12 Years Old
Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and the Coleridge & Parry School jointly turned Shanise Niles (Age 12 years) dream into reality on Sunday, May 27, 2012, when they presented her with a Sony VA10 Laptop. When the Precious Touch Foundation Inc. team and her YearHead teacher Mrs. Pauline Farley made a surprise visit to Shanise home to present her with the Laptop, she was almost moved to tears. After carefully inspecting her Laptop, and in a very soft but emotional voice, Shanise thanked the Foundation and Mrs. Farley for making her precious wish come true. Her Mum Marian Niles said that Shanise always wished to have her own computer.
I Wish To Have A Big Flat Screen TV & A DVD Player – Daniel Grant – 7 Years Old
Daniel Grant (Age 7 years) was very happy to see his wish come true compliments of Precious Touch Foundation Inc. in collaboration with Lanterns at Hastings. Faced with many challenges in his life to date, Daniel Grant had no reason to frown on Thursday, February 23, 2012, as Managing Director, Lanterns at Hastings, Mr. Frederick George proudly presented him with a 40-inch flat screen television, DVD player, and mount stand. Sadly Daniel Grant passed away on June 18, 2013.
I Wish To Have A Birthday Party – Reanne Grandison – 9 Years Old
Many children dream of having a birthday party and celebrating that special day in style. Reanne Grandison (Age 9 years) can certainly attest to this wonderful experience. On Saturday, February 11, 2012, compliments Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and Hilton Barbados Resort, she got the opportunity to see her dream turned into reality. Reanne enjoyed a funfilled evening surrounded by family, schoolmates, and teachers from the West Terrace Primary, friends, directors from the Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and the staff at Hilton Barbados at the hotel. Treated like a true birthday celebrity, Reanne was thrilled at the performances of a magician, and her favorite character Dora while enjoying the music of Michael Jackson. Sadly, Reanne died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012.
I Wish To Have A Computer With Free Internet Service – Romar Emanuel -11 Years Old
Returning home after being discharged from the hospital on December 20, 2011, to spend the Christmas holidays with his family, 11-year-old Romar Emanuel was elated when Precious Touch Foundation Inc. partnered with LIME to make his precious wish a reality. His wish was to have a desktop computer with a year’s FREE internet service. Romar’s mother Marsha Emanuel was very grateful to both entities for granting her son his wish. Romar said with emotions in his voice, that he is very happy to receive the computer. His wish was granted on December 22, 2011, at his home by representatives from LIME. Directors and volunteers of Precious Touch Foundation Inc. were also present. Sadly Romar passed away on Good Friday, April 6, 2012.
I Wish To Be A Princess For a Day – Rasonte Parsons – 9 Years Old
On Saturday, August 27, 2011, Precious Touch Foundation Inc. granted nine-year-old Rasonte Parsons her one wish of being a Princess for a day. With the kind assistance from the Management of Cave Shepherd & Co.Ltd. and Hilton Barbados, little Rasonte enjoyed the life of a true princess. Princess Rasonte and her family arrived at Cave Shepherd in a black limousine from Exquisite Limousine Services Inc. for a shopping spree, accompanied by her lady-in-waiting, Shannelle Bourne-Clarke and her bodyguard Davian. She was met by Mr. Hugh Durant, Corporate Communications Manager and his staff, directors and volunteers of the Foundation and other family members and friends. Princess Rasonte was then escorted to Tasha’s Wonderland where she picked out a wide range of toys and dolls, even allowing her two escorts to select some gifts for themselves. After leaving Cave Shepherd & Co. Ltd. Princess Rasonte and her entourage arrived at the Hilton Hotel to a warm welcome with a trumpet fanfare sounded by members from the Barbados Defence Force. She was greeted by the general manager Mr. Matthew Mullan and his staff, directors of the Foundation and the media. After her VIP check-in, Princess Rasonte and her family were taken to the Prime Minister’s suite where they spent the rest of the day receiving royal treatment. Later in the evening, Princess Rasonte, her family and friends, directors, and volunteers of the Foundation along with the hotel staff enjoyed her royal ball which featured live entertainment compliments Hilton Barbados. When asked how she felt being a princess for a day, Rasonte said, “Oh my gosh, all of this for me. I feel special, this is the best present I have ever had.”
I Wish To Go To Disney World – Hasani Rowe – 12 Years Old
Many people dream of the day when they can visit Disney World, and after a lifetime of dreaming Hasani Rowe (Age 12 years) was the worthy recipient of a fulfilled wish trip donated by the Precious Touch Foundation Inc. Hasani accompanied by his mum Jennifer Rowe and a representative from the Foundation Adrian Millington left Barbados on August 10th, 2011, and returned August 20th, 2011, with memories of “a once in a lifetime experience”.Big smiles greeted Hasani and his chaperones when they exited the arrivals’ hall of the Grantley Adams International Airport including his dad Mark Rowe, his sister, his niece and the Foundation’s team. Hasani said, “it was a great experience, and I would go again”. Some of the numerous features and rides, as well as places which made his trip remarkable, included Splash Mountain, the Water Park, Sea World, Hollywood Studios and Mount Everest.
I Wish To Go To Disney World – Krishawn Greaves – 4 Years Old
Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and its sponsors made little 4-year-old Krishawn Greaves ‘wish’ come true with an 8-day stay at International Palms Resort in Orlando where he and his family were chaperoned by Mrs. Eleanor Brown, Public Relations Officer for the Foundation. From April 9th – 15th, Krishawn had his wish fulfilled in its entirety by visiting the theme parks, water parks, and Universal Studios. Krishawn said the highlight for him was Disney Blizzard Beach, Water Park. Krishawn shared his very precious experience with his mother Crystal Greaves, stepdad Dwayne Winfield, brother Deshawn Greaves and sister Talayna Winfield. Krishawn and his family were met on arrival at Grantley Adams International Airport by the Directors and Volunteers of Precious Touch Foundation Inc. and then he and his family were transported to their home in Clinketts St. Lucy by limousine compliments Exquisite Limousine Services Inc.
I Wish To Have A Laptop Computer – Kenneth Franklyn – 16 Years Old
Precious Touch Foundation Inc. has turned another child’s wish into reality. Kenneth Franklyn (16 years) student of Foundation School got his precious wish granted on March 28, 2011, at his school. Kenneth wished for a Laptop Computer to assist him in his school work. An Information Technology (IT) student, he hopes to continue his technical studies at the Barbados Community College. The HP Laptop Computer was presented to Kenneth Franklyn by Vice-President, St.Auban Callender. With a shy smile, Kenneth expressed his gratitude and sincere thanks on behalf of his family and himself. He said he was extremely happy to receive the Laptop and promised to make good use of its functions to the best of his ability. The presentation was witnessed by President Adorial Maxwell-Hazell, Directors Henderson Rouse, Adrian Millington and Harriette Clarke. Also present were volunteers, Mrs. Shannelle Bourne-Clarke and Miss Lia Gajadhar.