The Tribune

FREEPORT – The children from the Grand Bahama Children’s Home were treated to a special Christmas party thanks to BTC – along with a promise of more help in 2013 as a part of the company’s nation-wide focus on underprivileged children.

BTC hosted the children to an afternoon of fun at Nesbitt’s grounds in Freeport, where they were treated to a visit and presents from Santa, an electric performance from the Amazing Spiderman, laughter thanks to Ms Daisy, face painting, slides, bouncing castles, singing, dancing, sweet treats and much more.

According to Jerome Sawyer, BTC’s senior manager of public relations, the event helped kick off the company’s Christmas charity efforts – the start of a company-wide initiative to put more emphasis on helping children in need.

“Of course, Christmas is about children,” said Mr Sawyer. “And what we are doing is a nation-wide thrust towards underprivileged children.”

Fun-filled activities are also planned for Nassau and Cat Island, along with other projects on a number of islands to bring products and services to disadvantaged youth.

“This fits into our entire corporate-wide thrust when it comes to our corporate social responsibility. We put a lot of emphasis on youth and a lot of emphasis on youth sports. This ties into that,” Mr Sawyer said.

“We are so very grateful to BTC for hosting such a wonderful event for our children,” said Lesley Davies-Baptista, GB Children’s Home executive committee member.

“What a fantastic way to spread Christmas love and cheer by giving these children, who haven’t always experienced such in their lives, a very special afternoon. It was so heartwarming to see and it was not only a fantastic time but it is also created wonderful memories to stay with the children for some time to come.”