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Tuesday, April 3, 2007 – The spirit of volunteerism demonstrated by
the corporate sector and citizens alike has been receiving high commendation
from the National Community Foundation. The NCF is in preparation mode for
hosting of its biggest calendar event - the National Telethon - on April 15th.
As explained by NCF Director Jacintha Annius Lee, the task is very demanding but
the organization has received and will continue to receive tremendous assistance
from its growing cadre of volunteers. Speaking to the many roles which will be
undertaken by volunteers at this year's telethon Ms. Lee said:
“We have the members of the Lions club who will be responsible for the gate, the
Leo's Club will be responsible for the children's entertainment, the NIC Sports
Club and the Bank of Saint Lucia staff will be responsible for the bars at the
park and First National Bank will have a couple of volunteers there who will be
responsible for ensuring that people submit their credit cards in order to
donate. Friends of Victoria will be responsible for the refreshments and the
meals.”
The National Trust went the distance this year for the NCF by granting a 100
percent waiver to the National Community Foundation for the use of the Pigeon
Island National Park 's Side Lawn. The venue usually carries a $ 7,000.00 tag.
Further, the staff of the Trust will provide support as volunteers at the
upcoming event.
“I want to thank our volunteers and when I say volunteer, I would like to
include the performers- the artistes; they are coming on board to help the NCF
and they're not charging us and I really have to express the appreciation of
Board members.”
The title sponsor for the event is Digicel. So far over 30 corporate sponsors
have come on
board for the biggest philanthropic event held in Saint Lucia.
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