The Oncology Clinic of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) on Friday received a quantity of face masks and turbans for distribution to women and girls undergoing chemotherapy.
The donation of 100 masks and 100 turbans was made by the charity Girls Inspire Girls, which is a non-profit organisation comprising a group of women whose aim is to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in whatever way they can.
Sasha Pollard, the Founder of Girls Inspire Girls, told Sunday Stabroek that the organisation saw the need for the donation and through their various charitable donors was able to deliver. She said that the items would benefit many patients, especially during the pandemic.
Pollard said that women who were present at the clinic for treatment were excited and expressed gratitude for the donations, which they described as timely. She said one recipient noted that her hair began shedding only last week which necessitated the need for a turban.
The women, Pollard said, found it particularly convenient that the items became readily available as opposed to them having to seek them out for purchase.
Quoting celebrated poet Dr Maya Angelou, Pollard said that the aim of Girls Inspire Girls is to “Be a Rainbow in someone else’s cloud,” with particular support for and focus on women and girls.
Persons wanting to make contact with Girls Inspire Girls team can do so via email at girlsinspiregirls.gig@gmail.com.
