Chan’s Charity for Children brings Christmas cheer to less fortunate

Dec 20, 2012 News

This is the season of caring and sharing and Chan’s Charity for Children out of New Jersey, is trying to keep the Christmas spirit alive for less fortunate children across Guyana.

Denise Pantlitz at centre surrounded by children of the Soesdyke area during one of her visits to that area.

The group was formed by a Guyanese, Denise Pantlitz who now resides in the United States.
Mrs. Pantlitz said that she was driven to give back to the less fortunate having seen some of the struggles many families face during the festive season. The woman said that being among eight siblings raised by a single mother, she knows what it’s like to be looking forward for the smallest of presents at Christmas time.
Hence, the initiative which sees children being given toys, clothing, stationary and footwear from the Chan’s Charity.
During this year’s visit Mrs. Pantlitz said that she has so far visited the Albouystown community, the West Demerara Regional Hospital’s Children’s Ward, La Grange, West Bank Demerara and several churches in the city.
Pantlitz said that she will make her final stop in the Charlestown area where she will make donations to children there.
The woman said that over the years seeing the smiles on the faces of the children has given her the extra drive to continue the programme which she has been financing on her own.
Over the years the demand has been growing more and more but she will not give up on the children, many of whom she has built relationships with over the years. They look forward to her visit and gifts.