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Jan 16, 2018 Sports
Despite suffering sets backs where he had to expend millions to redo the Benjamin Sports Store and fitness Gym due to faulty work by contractors, former national cyclist Wilbert Benjamin still remains benevolent, as he donated a set of cycling apparel to members of his local team, the Flying Ace Cycle Club of Berbice.
Benjamin is presently back home in Guyana from his adopted country of Canada where he also operated a Sports Store (Benjamin Sports) and still rides, stated that he feels compelled to give back to the sport he loves.
He took time out from his busy schedule to make a generous donation of cycling uniforms to the FACC at a simple presentation ceremony at his business establishment Lot 220 Courtland Village Corentyne, Berbice.
Speaking briefly, Benjamin said, “I hope with this donation it can motivate you guys to higher heights. Fitness is important and persons should adopt a healthy lifestyle.”
Founder and coach of the FACC, Randolph Roberts, expressed his gratitude to Benjamin for his continue assistance. The long serving cycling administrator stated that the donation is timely. “This will benefit our cyclists and I hope to see more cyclists come on board with FACC.” He went on to say that more support is needed in the area of cycling in the Ancient County.
Roberts took the time to thank his executive, members, businesses, former members both home and overseas who contributed and assisted the club in one way or another throughout the year in their success. (Samuel Whyte)
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