KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant move to support rehabilitation services, the Western Shamrock Lodge, in collaboration with Jiangsu Construction Group, donated 10 motorized wheelchairs to the Athlone Wing of the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre on Wednesday. The handover ceremony marked a milestone in the long-standing partnership between the organizations and the Jamaican community. Dr. Christopher Tufton, Jamaica’s Minister of Health, praised the initiative, emphasizing its timely and symbolic importance. He highlighted the donation as a testament to the power of partnerships and friendships, stating, ‘Humanity depends on partnerships. It also symbolizes the strength of friendships, and out of friendship has come these long-standing partnerships. Everyone needs a friend at some point in time — they say no man is an island, no man stands alone.’ The motorized wheelchairs are expected to significantly improve the quality of life for patients with severe mobility challenges, offering them greater independence, comfort, and dignity. This donation continues the Western Shamrock Lodge’s two-decade tradition of supporting the Athlone Wing, reinforcing its commitment to community welfare and rehabilitation efforts.