By Kerri Gooding
“THIS is home and home needs help,” said Chairman of the Barbados Cultural Organisation, Cedric Lynch, as he made a donation of two thousand pounds to the Precious Touch Foundation Inc., on behalf of the organisation.
Comprising over 30 Barbadian members living in London areas, the organisation annually selects a worthwhile charity in Barbados and makes a considerable donation to fund some aspect of the charity or assist with the achievement of objectives and goals of the charity. This year, the charity deemed worthy is Precious Touch Foundation Inc.
Throughout the 11 years of existence, Chairman Lynch said that the organisation has donated to almost every charity one can think of in Barbados and in various areas including cancer, neurology, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and many others. Lynch also said that they tend to veer towards charities which provide assistance and focus on children more, though they help others once the cause is found commendable.
The funds provided have allowed Precious Touch Foundation Inc. to fulfil the wish of Hasani Rowe, who wished to visit Disney World. The donation ensured that Rowe could travel to Florida, making his dream come true. Precious Touch Foundation Inc. stood out from other suggested charities because, according to Lynch, “The idea is novel and children are benefiting.”
Having hosted two fund-raising activities which are organised annually – a dinner and a cricket match, which has grown so large that over 4 000 persons are in attendance now – the Barbados Cultural Organisation carefully chose their Barbadian charity. As the saying goes, “Home drums beat first,” and the organisation is truly providing assistance to charities back at home in Barbados.
Founder and Director of the Precious Touch Foundation Inc., Adorial Maxwell-Hazell, was very delighted and pleased to accept the donation on behalf of the foundation at the Tamarind Cove Hotel yesterday and assured Lynch that the funds will be used to improve the quality of life for children, fulfilling their wishes one wish at a time beginning with wish recipient, Hasani Rowe.
