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 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.
I Wish To Have A Laptop – Caniggia ‘CJ’ Jarvis – 14 Years Old
Caniggia ‘CJ’ Jarvis (14 years) wished for something that many of us in the modern world would take for granted; a simple Laptop Computer. This wish was granted on November 7, 2009, in the Paediatrics ward of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital under the supervision of Dr. Anne St. John. Caniggia needed one ‘wish’ more than the other wish children, he needed constant blood transfusions. In an effort to assist him, the Foundation partnered with Hilton Barbados and held a blood drive at their Needham’s Point, St. Michael Resort. Sadly, Caniggia passed away on June 20, 2010.
I Wish To Have A Laptop – Aneisha Stephenson – 10 Years Old
Precious Touch Foundation Inc. turned ten-year-old Aneisha Stephenson’s precious wish of a Laptop Computer into reality. Aneisha, a student of Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary School got her wish delivered to her school on May 4, 2009, in the presence of her mother Sonia Stephenson, Principal Marline Abrams and staff, and all her school peers.
I Wish To Have An Eye Operation – Shamar Leacock – 12 Years Old
Shamar Leacock (age 12 years) had his left eye removed in infancy for retinoblastoma (a rare malignant tumor of the retina). However, due to consistent problems over the years with his prosthetic eye, there was the need for Shamar to have further treatment. His ‘wish’ was to have assistance with another operation which was granted on January 20, 2009, at BayView Hospital.
I Wish To Have A Gospel Concert In Barbados – Jamal Perry – 14 Years Old
Jamal Perry, a native of Guyana lost his fight to cancer on June 10, 2008, at the tender age of 14 years old. His ‘wish’ was to have a gospel concert in Barbados with lots of music and bright lights. The concert was scheduled to take place on June 28, 2008 at Divi Southwinds Hotel, St. Lawrence, Christ Church. Jamal was a brave and loving guy and his strong belief and faith in God was evident in his life and during his illness. His Christian principles made him a joy to meet and brought to light the inner peace a child of God experiences in the face of death.