GRC, ‘New Thriving’ host annual luncheon

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The Guyana Relief Council, in collaboration with ‘New Thriving Restaurant’, hosted its annual Chinese Food Festival on Sunday, raising funds to boost the council’s operations.
The luncheon was held at the New Thriving Restaurant on Main Street, Georgetown, with approximately 200 persons attending the feast. This luncheon is the GRC’s biggest fundraising activity and was sponsored exclusively by New Thriving.

Patrons enjoy a sumptuous meal at the GRC luncheon hosted by the New Thriving Restaurant
Patrons enjoy a sumptuous meal at the GRC luncheon hosted by the New Thriving Restaurant
Mrs Yvonne Hinds presenting the first place door prize to the lucky winner
Mrs Yvonne Hinds presenting the first place door prize to the lucky winner

According to GRC’s chairperson Yvonne Hinds, the agency has been hosting the event for more than 10 years, and over the past few years it has raised Gy$1 million annually.
“This event was no expense to the GRC, it was fully sponsored by New Thriving, every year the restaurant does this and we are grateful to them for this magnificent contribution,” Mrs Hinds said.
She disclosed that so far for the year, the GRC has helped 58 families, totalling more than 225 persons, who were victims of various disasters. Hinds noted that the agency does not only bring relief to disaster victims, but also continuously assists families who face extreme difficulties in their life.
Hinds said she was pleased with the turnout, noting that it is not surprising to have a full house, since the 200-plus tickets were sold out two weeks before the event. The tickets cost Gy$5000 per person and allowed each holder access to a buffet of a variety of delicious foods and desserts.
The GRC is a non-profit organisation that extends relief to victims of natural disasters and persons who are in extreme hardship. The agency operates under the motto “Caring and Sharing” and also does welfare work for special cases.

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