The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) has initiated a fund-rasing drive titled ‘friends of Demerara cricket fund’ as the body looks to cushion the cost of its junior inter-association tournament.
This was announced by the body via press release yesterday while disclosing Gafoors as being the first to come on board. “The hardware giant responded to the DCB’S request. The simple but significant presentation was done at the Company Head Office, Houston, East Bank, Demerara,” the release stated.
The release continued, “The DCB was represented by Kavita Yadram, National Female Cricketer and Chairperson of its Competitions Committee while Gafoors of Guyana was represented by Roseana Gonsalves, Executive Assistant, Finance and Ms. Susie Persaud, Senior Payable Clerk.”Yadram expressed gratitude to the Company while its representatives stated that they are happy to be on board with the DCB and promised to contribute more as the partnership grows.
The DCB, while in negotiations with several prospective sponsors, some of which approvals already secured, recognizes the limited sponsorship monies available in the system.
The release by the County board encouraged private individuals, private businesses, and corporate Guyana to support this initiative and make Demerara the dominant cricket teams it once was.
“We assure good mileage and accountability for funds received and note that sponsorship for sports and charitable organizations can enjoy tax breaks as the law allows,” the release highlighted.
Anyone who is willing to support this project can make contact with Bissoondyal Singh, President on 623 0055, Davteerth Anandjit, Secretary on 617 8502, Vicky Bharosay, Treasurer on 652 0947, Anil Beharry, Marketing Manager on 623 6875 or any other Executive Member of the Demerara Cricket Board. The board looks forward for your support.
