GGA hands over cheque to Cancer Institute

Former President, Samuel Hinds (second from left) presents the cheque to Monette Harry in the presence of GGA President, Aleem Hussain (in suit), Women’s Amateur Division winner, Leota King, Marcus Hinds and Niketa Ashby.

As cancer awareness month comes to an end, the Guyana Cancer Institute was presented with a cheque from the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) and Nexgen Golf Academy to help in the fight against the disease.

This was as a result of the event held at the Nexgen Golf Academy and Driving Range over the past week in an effort to raise funds and Awareness. Since 2017, with the participation of local and Guyanese-Canadian players, the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) and GGA golfers have been supporting the efforts of the Cancer Institute and plan to continue efforts to use the sport to bring awareness and raise funds.

On hand for the presentation to Monette Harry of the Cancer Institute was former President and Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, who said that he was pleased to be part of both the golfing event and the fight against cancer.