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Participants in the respect for law essay competition showing their certificates. Also pictured are members of the Progressive Optimist Club of Barbados and President of the Barbados Cancer Society,
Dr. Dorothy Cooke- Johnson.

‘Lets Smile Away Cancer’ Gold Button Drive launched

 

Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary School students now have a chance to assist with raising funds for youth who have cancer through the “Lets Smile Away Cancer” Gold Button Drive.
 
As explained by President of the Progressive Optimist Club of Barbados, Janelle Ottley, this Drive, which was launched at the school on Friday, was done to sensitise students to possible causes of cancer while encouraging them to be compassionate and kind towards their classmates, their friends and relatives who may be affected by the disease.
 
Grantley Prescod Primary was the first public primary where the Drive by the Club was launched. Ottley pointed out that it will also be launched at Codrington High School in St. John next week Wednesday and at the Springer Memorial Secondary School on October 7.
 
We wanted to start in the school first because it is children who are affected and we want to raise awareness there. We are looking to expand the Drive in the future, she further stated.
 
Through the Drive, students will make a contribution of $2 and receive one of the campaign’s buttons. The funds raised will be donated to the Club’s childhood cancer programme as well as to the Barbados Cancer Society.
 
Principal of the Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary School, Marline Abrams, said the educational institution was pleased to be a part of the Drive.
 
“I am indeed happy to be of assistance to the children of our nation who are suffering from cancer. We always teach our children here that they should look out for each other and indeed for those in the wider community.
 
Also on Friday, the winners of the Optimist International’s respect for law programme’s essay competition were presented with their prizes. (MG)

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