In a significant philanthropic gesture, the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (AATT) has contributed $202,900 to the Children’s Life Fund, reinforcing national efforts to support pediatric healthcare. The donation was formally presented to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during a ceremonial Christmas concert marking the rededication of Couva Children’s Hospital on December 7.
The Children’s Life Fund, established in 2010, provides critical financial assistance to families unable to afford specialized medical treatment for children battling severe illnesses. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar expressed profound gratitude for the substantial contribution, emphasizing the fund’s instrumental role in preserving the health and future of the nation’s youth.
“Since its inception, the Fund has saved hundreds of young lives by facilitating vital medical interventions,” stated a release from the Prime Minister’s Office dated December 8. “It has granted children the precious opportunity to develop, flourish, and experience life to its fullest potential.”
The event held special significance with the attendance of 48 children whose lives were directly impacted by the fund’s support. Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar reiterated her administration’s steadfast dedication to investing in child welfare, identifying youth care as a central pillar of governmental policy.
“Our responsibility is to forge a better, brighter future for every child,” the Prime Minister declared. “This government maintains an unwavering commitment to endorsing programs and initiatives that protect and elevate our children, guaranteeing they receive the compassionate care they rightfully deserve.”
The ceremony was attended by key government officials including Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Eli Zakour and Minister of Health Dr. Lackram Bodoe, demonstrating cross-ministerial support for children’s healthcare initiatives.