Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation donates to the sport fraternity -valued over one million USD

Nov 11, 2018 Sports

(From left) Mr. Jay Sobhraj, his daughter in law, son and wife, Sylvia Sobhraj, Mr. Malcolm Ferreira of Ambitious Future Leaders of Albouystown/ Charlestown, Mr. Anil Persaud, President of East Coast Cricket Association, Chairman of the NSC, Dr. Colin Roach, Vice Chairman of NSC, Mr. Trevor Williams and Secretary of the East Bank Football Association, Mr. Wayne Francois at the presentation.

Yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, the Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation also known as the Zara Donor team donated several sport equipment to the National Sport Commission, the East Bank Football Association, the East Coast Cricket Association and the Ambitious Future Leaders of Albouystown/ Charlestown. The items were consisted of cricket gears, basketballs, soccer balls and badminton gear valued at an approximate cost of one million USD.
At the simple handing over ceremony Founder and philanthropist, Jay Sobhraj in brief remarks stated that the foundation is pleased to assist Guyanese within the sporting fraternity and will continue to support. Sobhraj believes that a healthy mind is important but also having an active and fit lifestyle should be priority.
This is the second sport donation to the Guyanese community; the first was made in April 2018 to the Guyana Police Force.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Colin Roach, not only thanked the Foundation for their hearty contribution, but alluded the donations will enhance the sport community throughout Guyana. He then wished the organisation success in the years ahead.
Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the National Sport Commission, Mr. Trevor Williams, stressed that the equipment is a necessary resource for Guyana’s development. He said huge donations, like today’s presentation makes groups more prepared for international competitions. “These tools will bring out the unknown talents you would not have known or otherwise seen”, Mr. Williams said.
Secretary of the East Bank Football Association, Mr. Wayne Francois expressed gratitude to foundation and noted that a large or small donation will always make a difference in a person’s life.
The Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation also known as the Zara Donor team comprises of four overseas based Guyanese; Founders, Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj, Information Technologist, Nardeo Singh and businessman, Sarvan Budhu. Known for their work within the Information Communications And Technology sector, the foundation has established three state of the art computer centres, in partnership with the Guyana Police Force to offer free computer classes to the Guyanese public and one State of the art Cyber Security Centre. Also, earlier this year in April, the foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Guyana valued at $80 Million Guyana dollars to establish the Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Centre for Behavioral Studies and Research at the University of Guyana.

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