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Philippine victims receive aid from the PMCGC

2013 HabitatForHumanity

Philippine typhoon victims receive aid from the Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Classic.Corporate and Charitable Organisations have responded to Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago’s (HFHTT) call for assistance for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The first cheque donation of $25,000 was handed to the Disaster Relief Fund by the Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Classic in a brief ceremony at the office of Habitat Trinidad and Tobago on Monday 18 November 2013.

Representing the PMCGC Committee were Rianna Harrinauth, Chairperson, Vashti Phekoo, Treasurer/Director, and Bill Ramrattan, Director, who presented the cheque to Jennifer Massiah, National Director of HFHTT.

Ms. Phekoo said, “We saw on the news last week the devastation and the hunger. We saw that we needed to reach out someway.” Mr. Ramrattan explained, “There is an active Filipino community here in Trinidad and Tobago, and as they are contributing to our society here, we felt the need to give back.” Ms. Harrinauth sent out a plea to other charitable organisations: “Everybody must chip in. The people of the Philippines need health care, food and shelter.”

In response, Jennifer Massiah stated, “Thank you to the PMCGC for responding. Bless their hearts. We are very concerned about our brothers and sisters in thePhilippines. We have all seen the heart-wrenching pictures of children standing in water amid the debris of what used to be their homes. Habitat for Humanity International is sending 50,000 cleaning kits and 30,000 shelter kits immediately, and plans to build 10,000 core houses. We say to people across the world to get on board, get involved, help our sisters and brothers.”

Habitat Trinidad and Tobago thanks all those who have supported us thus far, and continues to urge everyone to contribute generously to the relief effort by:

Text donations via Digicel to 11910
Deposits to Republic Bank Park Street Account Number 180482534101
Cheques to “Habitat for Humanity Trinidad and Tobago”

About the Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Classic (PMCGC)
The Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Classic (PMCGC) is a charitable association registered in 1997 under the Corporations Act of 1995. This association holds annual golf tournaments under the distinguished patronage of the Honorable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. The proceeds from these tournaments are distributed to charitable cases on a needs be basis.

Over the past seventeen years the tournament has grown from strength to strength and is now recognized as one of the most prestigious events on the annual golfing calendar of Trinidad and Tobago. One of the key success factors has been the continued sponsorship and donations from some of the leading corporations in the country. To date the Prime Minister‘s Charity Golf Classic has donated over $5 million to charitable cases up to 2013, including providing a Mobile Screening Clinic to the Cancer Society of Trinidad & Tobago valued over $700,000. (www.PMCharityGolf.com)

About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. (www.habitat.org)

Locally, Habitat Trinidad and Tobago has provided more than 300 housing solutions and served upwards of 4000 individuals through housing initiatives, financial training and disaster risk reduction programmes. To learn more, donate or volunteer, please visit habitat-tt.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter at habitatTNT

Assisting Children with Cerebral Palsy

Re : 15TH ANNUAL PRIME MINISTER’S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC – 2011

The Prime Minister’s Charity Golf Classic (PMCGC) is currently “driving” towards the staging of its  15th annual fund-raising Golf Tournament .

This year we will be back in Trinidad  on Sunday September 09, 2011 and we tee off at the St. Andrews Golf  Club, Moka with another grand round of golf geared for great fun and enjoyment, all for Charity. A significant portion  goes towards the Children’s Life Fund.   The PMCGC has become synonymous over the years with a highly prestigious event and a must for golfers and sponsors alike.

Front –Dr. Martin Carillo

Back L toR Randall Mohammed, Treasurer, PMCGC, Kalap Ragoo, Vashti Phekoo Directors

Earlier this year the PMCGC at a function at the Preysal Community Centre, handed over 12 specialised and motorised wheel chairs, accessories, orthotics and other aids to children suffering with Cerebral Palsy to a value of $200,000.00.  Dr. Martin Carillo  from Miami,  spent the day fitting the children with their new wheelchairs and training the parents to properly care for the children. The PMCGC also funded Dr. Carillo’s visit to Tobago, where he met with several CP children and parents. Next in this year was a cheque presentation to our patron, our Prime Minister, for $75,000.00 towards the Children’s Life Fund. Last year, in 2010, the PMCGC in its continuous outreach responded to the plight of the flood victims throughout the island, by donating food hampers and mattresses to affected families.

Our Tournament, this year will again bring together teams of two players each in a 2-Ball format. As usual, there will be ample refreshments and attractions from “tee-to-green”, while the prizes for the top  teams   are always full of surprises, not to mention an opportunity to win a car in any one of the four  (4)  hole-in-one” prizes on offer by Life Style Motors.

Our usual Awards Function will be staged immediately following the game.

Team sponsors are encouraged to get on board at this time, while golfers are urged to play their part in linking up with their regular sponsors.

Information about this year’s event can be obtained from:

Mr. Bill Ramrattan  –   683 5783

Mr. Derek Chanardip – 290 – 8971

Mr. Michael Jhagroo, – 680  7633

Mr. Ian Mohammed  –  766   6989

PMCGC gives a helping hand

The PMCGC  donates $5000.00 to the Quensel Family to meet Medical expenses for Yanick  Quensel  a victim of a boating accident in Store bay , Tobago.

In Photo  Barry Hubah Secretary of the PMCGC hands over cheque to Yannick’s Brother.

PMCGC treasurer R. Mohammed makes presentation to Mr. Julien

Assisting a Cricketing Icon of the West Indies

The Prime Minister Charity Golf Classic  donated a total of Five Thousand( USD) dollars , to assist West Indian & Trinidad cricketing  icon  Mr. Bernard Julien, in meeting his medical expenses, Mr. Julien recently faced several medical challenges, and is currently seeking assistance for further medical treatment abroad.