British High Commissioner, Jane Miller, recently handed over a quantity of sports kits to the Guyana Rugby Football Union, (GRFU) at the National Park.
The donation came through British Charity, SOS Kit Aid and included balls, boots, mouth guards, T-shirts, shorts, bags, socks and more.
SOS Kit Aid collects donations as well as unused kits from rugby clubs/shops/schools in the UK and distributes them through British High Commissions across the world to rugby clubs as well as underprivileged children to promote rugby world-wide.
President of the Guyana Rugby Union, Ryan Dey, expressed gratitude and said the kits will contribute to their plans to encourage a new generation of rugby players. The gear will be distributed to the five clubs within the union.
Also present at the handover was Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.
In brief remarks, the minister stated his intention of working with the rugby union to improve the facilities and ensure that skills are developed.
“The donations demonstrates the British High Commission’s continued commitment to the UK-Guyana relationship. We are extremely grateful to SOS Kit Aid for this opportunity to enhance rugby in Guyana” Ramson Jr., stated.
