In an effort to increase the viewership of the Guyana and Canadian Olympic team fixture, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) donated tickets to the St. Ann’s Girls Orphanage on Friday.
According to an official release, “Eleven members of the Golden Jaguars brought much cheer to the children of the St. Ann’s Girls’ orphanage when a visit was done to the institution on Friday, 13th May, 2016 at 15:45hrs.
“During the visit, twenty five (25) Youth tickets were presented by the team members to the children along with two footballs. The Youth tickets will allow the students 12 – 17 years access to the International Friendly between Guyana and Canada Olympic Team on Sunday, 15th May at the National Stadium, Providence.
“According to Public Relations and Communications Officer of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Debra Francis, the team was extremely happy to visit the institution and view same as an opportunity to stimulate female involvement in football”.
“‘This visit is important as we, at the GFF, see your participation in the game not only as a chance for you to witness the highest level of football on display in Guyana but also as an opportunity for you to become interested, get involved in the sport, develop your skills and hopefully represent Guyana as part of the Lady Jags team. We have a developing female programme and would love to have more girls who dream and work towards becoming female footballers’” it added.
“The Golden Jaguars team members interacted and played with the children who were given an opportunity to take photos with the team and their favourite player. The visit lasted for almost two hours and consisted of the following team members: Ishankie Charles, Trayon Bobb, Jahaal Greaves, Curtez Kellman, Hubert Pedro, Daniel Whyte, Delon Lanferman, Alex Murray, Cash London, Mustafa Haqq and Tichard Joseph”.
