In a heartfelt Christmas gesture, Antigua and Barbuda’s Halo Foundation has significantly bolstered support for special needs children through a substantial donation to the Friends of the Care Project. The philanthropic organization, under the leadership of President Her Excellency Lady Sandra Williams and Patron His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, contributed $5,000 to enhance the facility’s critical services.
During the emotional presentation ceremony, Lady Williams expressed profound admiration for the remarkable progress demonstrated by children at the facility. ‘Witnessing the tremendous development in both mental capabilities and physical skills of these children throughout the past year moved me to tears,’ she disclosed to attendees.
The Foundation’s president extended sincere gratitude to the Care Project’s entire team, including management, professional staff, physiotherapists, and dedicated caregivers. She specifically commended their exceptional supervision standards maintained for both residential beneficiaries and participants in the Outreach Program.
Lady Williams additionally acknowledged the pivotal role of parents in recognizing their children’s unique challenges and proactively seeking specialized assistance to improve their quality of life. She emphasized the crucial importance of emotional support combined with formal education in fostering cognitive and personal development in young minds with special requirements.
The contribution represents the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to social welfare initiatives during the holiday season, particularly those addressing the needs of differently-abled children and their families across the nation.