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Dr. Antoine leading the carol singing at
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Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - The Salvation Army is once again doing
its part to ensure that the Christmas cheer is spread to the poor and
underprivileged in society. Patron of the Salvation Army, Dr. Rose-Marie B.
Antoine said that the organization was a humanitarian effort that everyone
should actively support.
Dr. Antoine, who said she was very honoured to accept the invitation to serve as
the patron of an organisation for the first time, launched the Salvation Army’s
Christmas Kettles Appeal at the Derek Walcott Square on Tuesday, November 23,
2004, despite the heavy rains.
“I can think of no better organization, with which I would wish to be
associated, and with which I would like to make some sort of contribution, not
just to the salvation Army but to the people of Saint Lucia”, the wife of Prime
Minister, Dr. Kenny D. Anthony said.
The fundraising effort will go towards helping the St. Lucia Ex-Service League
on December 20th. This will be followed by a Food Parcels Distribution on
December 21st at the Salvation Army Church on High Street in Castries from 11:00
a.m., and a Christmas Luncheon sponsored by the Sandals Group of Companies on
the 26th of December at the Castries City Hall from 12:00 noon.
Among other speakers were Commanding Officer, Capt. Winston Brown and Malcolm
Burns, chairman of the Advisory Board. There was Carol singing led by Lionel
Ford and Dr. Antoine. Guy Angelo, as Master of Ceremonies closed the programme
following a vote of thanks from secretary, Mary Bruce.
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