Gift For Life Foundation Presents Raffle Winners at Children’s Charity Event : Trip for 2 to Paris
Right to Left :The lucky Raffle winners of the 1st , 2nd and 3rd prize Mr Sanichara, Mr Nicolson and Mrs Wilson
The Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) a registered, non-profit and charitable organisation took the opportunity to present the lucky winners with their prizes on Mother’s Day 12th May 2013 at its charity pool party for less fortunate children in Gulf View. The Grand Raffle ran for almost one year through the kind permission of the commissioner of police. The Gift For Life Foundation members toiled day and night to make it a success.
The Gift For Life Foundation hosted the pool party, Dental Clinic and an entire day of Entertainment for 7 Children’s Homes and children from needy communities. The prizes for the raffle were given out in the evening.But the winners came were invited to come early and celebrate the special day with the children who they have supported through the raffle.
GFLF was proud to present the winners with their prizes at the pool party.This allowed the children to witness the live presentation.The organization’s secretary, Mrs Asha Rickhi said “ the organisation took almost one month to present the prizes because we wanted to do the presentation at one of our charity events in the presence of some of the children for whom we worked so hard.”
The raffle was drawn on Sunday 14th April 2013 and was broadcasted live on Win TV.
“We are proud to know that Gift For Life Foundation keeps to its words and draws the raffle on the scheduled date. We are tired of supporting raffles that keep postponing the dates of drawing and then we never hear about the mysterious winners.” commented Sarah Singh.
Left to Right Arlene Ditzen and Mr Austin of Gift For Life Foundation present 1st prize of 2 return tickets to Paris to O’Neil Sanichara
The winner of the 1st grand prize of the two return tickets to Paris was Mr. O’Neil Sanichara, Canaan Rd, Pt Fortin.
Left Mrs Lindsays and right Mrs Ragoonanan present Mr. John Nicolson with 2nd prize of 2 return tickets to Miami
The 2nd prize of 2 return tickets to Miami went to Mr. John Nicolson, Maloney Gardens
Left to right Mr Ali presents Curilla Wilson with the 32 inch flat screen TV
The 3rd prize of the 32’ Flat screen LCD Samsung TV went to Mrs Curilla T. Wilson of 15th Street Edinburgh 500.
The fourth prize of a 30’ Flat screen LCD Toshiba TV went to Mr Dave Bobb of Red Hill, Morvant and the 5th prize of two return tickets to Tobago went to Mr Peter Gloud, Koora Rd, Siparia.
Mr Peter Gloud receives his 5th prize from Mrs Ramberan and Ms O’neil
When contacted Mr. O’Neil Sanichara, was in shock. He said he never thought that he could ever win such a grand prize. His dream was to go to Paris but never thought that it would really be materialized.
The funds from this raffle will be used to acquire the land along the Caroni Savannah Main Road and then to construct a free Education Development Centre (EDC) for less fortunate children throughout our country. “GFLF is committed to meet the immediate needs of children through selfless love and affection. Our vision is a nation filled with confident, independent and life- long learners. A nation where lesser fortunate children are respected and are not denied of selfless love and affection with a sound educational background filled with high moral and values. “
We agree that education is the way for children to move forward in life and to become the leaders of tomorrow. The public is invited to join the foundation and give GFLF the support it needs in making a difference all during the year in the lives of less fortunate children of Trinidad and Tobago.
The Foundation expresses heartfelt gratitude to everyone in the public who assisted in purchasing or selling the raffle tickets for such a noble cause. Thank You again.
Part of the GFLF hardworking team on the day with the winners
For information on the other activities of GFLF please email giftforlifefoundation2009@hotmail.com or call 672 5157