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Dada’s Grill and Bar donates B-ball Court to Vergenoegen Secondary School
Kaieteur News- Recently, the proprietor of Dada’s Grill and Bar, Ken Rampersaud and D-Up Basketball Group of Tuschen Village handed over the full use of a basketball court equipped with all the necessities to the Vergenoegen Secondary School.
The gesture was received by the Head Teacher of the school, Gregory George, who was very appreciative of the kind-hearted gesture.
The Principal assured that the gesture will go a long way in keeping the students’ active, turning them into well rounded individuals overtime and providing a home for the sport in the school. He added too, it is comforting to the private sector giving back to Guyana.
The half court playing area came equipped with an adjustable, mobile fibre glass backboard and hoop aligned with professional standard markings and an official ball, which was donated by the D-Up Basketball Group.
Vergenoegen Secondary School Principal, Gregory George (2nd left), receives the ball donated by the D-Up Basketball Group, on the newly commissioned basketball court in the school’s compound.
Speaking with proprietor of the establishment (Dada’s), who is well aware of his social responsibility and on the side of assisting humanity, he disclosed that this donation is the first of many great things to come and decided, what better place to start than close to home.
At the request of the principal following effective engagements with Rampersaud, the court that has an approximation of GYD$400,000 was constructed and has now opened numerous opportunities for the students of the Secondary School.
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