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.”
Rasonte Parsons Wish Story
What was the wish?: Princess for a day Why did you choose this wish?: I wanted to experience royalty. You see my daddy is the King of all Kings and I’ve always been a princess, so when Adorial Maxwell-Hazell called that was my very first response. What did your wish mean to you?: Wow……. it meant that I was a real real princess with all the glamour to go with it. I feel so bless. Can you tell us one of your favorite moments from this special wish?: When I arrived at my ball. It was so magnificent, and such an overwhelming experience. It was a lot more than I expected. The lights, my friends, my family, the royal treatment and all the beautiful decorations. How are you feeling now?: I was happy for the entire weekend but as Sunday came to an end I started to feel a little sad because it was coming to an end. How did you learn of Precious Touch Foundation Inc.?: Adorial Maxwell-Hazell called my mummy, explained to her about how the foundation works and it all started there. What do you want to tell people about Precious Touch Foundation Inc.?: Precious Touch Foundation Inc. helped bring my wish to reality, along with Cave Shepherd and the Barbados Hilton and I am truly thankful that Mrs. Maxwell-Hazell contacted us.
I Wish To Be A Doctor – Tamika Stevenson – 9 Years Old
On December 21st, 2007, nine-year-old Tamika Stevenson got to live out her dream. And from 10am to 2pm she forgot about her own struggle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) Dressed in her doctor’s coat made specially for her and carrying her own stethoscope Tamika in the picture at right checks the heart beats of some of the children on the ward under the watchful care of Dr Angela Jennings, consultant pediatrician.