Thursday, September 30, 2010

Shriners gift to TT, will treat sick kids for free

Shriners Hospital for Children in the United States is offering a gift to the children of Trinidad and Tobago.

The non-profit charitable organisation operates a network of 22 pediatric non-profit hospitals.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar disclosed Wednesday that she met with officials of Shriners during her visit to the United States who gave her the assurance that the hospital not charge any money to treat children from Trinidad and Tobago in dire need of medical treatment for various illnesses.

She said Government will only have to cover the travel expenses for any child under 18 who is treated at any Shriners hospital.

The Prime Minister also said Trinidad and Tobago nationals living in Brooklyn have pledged annual financial support for the Children's Life Fund.

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Our family at home in Toronto 2008

Our family at home in Toronto 2008
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