Displaced Children of North Andros, Bahamas Showered with Gifts

Andros, Bahamas, February 2, 2017 – Cognizant of the fact that these are tough times and that children are hurting and may not know where to turn, or how to ask for help, the founder of the charity DOLLS AND TRUCKS FOR TOTS IN ANDROS, Hannah Edomwonyi, a 6^th grader and head girl of Nicholls Town Primary School, Andros showered displaced children from Lowe Sound Primary School with gifts at a special assembly held at the Lowe Sound Primary School North Andros on Friday, 13th January, 2017.

The Charity was set up in December 2016 to solicit donations of toys.  A facebook page bearing the name of the charity was also set up to invite donations.  The occasion brought joy and hope to the entire school population in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew that led to many of the children losing their homes, pets, cherished personal items and toys. They saw firsthand collapsed and damaged buildings, including their school and familiar surroundings.

In her speech, Miss Hannah Edomwonyi said, “to those children who lost their homes, I cannot understand how you feel because in Nicoll’s Town, I wasn’t affected as much as you were.  Only you can tell me what it feels like.   So I would like to encourage you all to stay strong and never give up. And finally, enjoy the toys and Merry Christmas from DOLLS AND TRUCKS FOR TOTS!”  She also thanked Roberts Furniture in Nassau for agreeing to be a collection point for the charity, Mr. Jack Moree of Sandy’s Limited for his donation of toys, Mrs. Terrice Curry of the Ministry of Education for her assistance in the drive, Mrs. Nicolette Archer and the students of St. Anne’s school for their donations and all other persons who supported the cause.

In attendance at the Assembly were Leonard Dames Jr, Assistant Administrator for North Andros; Michelle Bowleg, Chief District Education Officer for North Andros, Central Andros and the Berry Islands; Gabrielle Romer, Chief District Social Worker for North Andros, Central Andros and the Berry Islands; Ta’Rah Neymour, Principal for Lowe Sound Primary School, North Andros; Cardinal Woods, Principal for Nicholl’s Town Primary School; Parents of Hannah Edomwonyi, Revd. Fr. Jude Edomwonyi and April Edomwonyi. Teachers, support staffs and pupils of Lowe Sound Primary School.

3rd Photo: (Front line) Hannah Edomwonyi, head girl, Nicholls Town Primary School; (2^nd line from left) Gabrielle Romer, Chief District Social Worker for North Andros, Central Andros and the Berry Islands; Revd. Fr. Jude Edomwonyi and April Edomwonyi, parents of Hannah; Cardinal Woods, Principal, Nicholl’s Town Primary School; Ta’Rah Neymour, Principal for Lowe Sound Primary School, North Andros; and Michelle Bowleg, Chief District Education Officer for North Andros, Central Andros and the Berry Islands.

Head Photo: Hannah Edomwonyi, head girl, Nicholls Town Primary School and  Michelle Bowleg, Chief District Education Officer for North Andros, Central Andros and the Berry Islands.

2nd Photo: (front line) Hannah Edomwonyi, head girl, Nicholls Town Primary School and a displaced student of Lowe Sound Primary School, Andros. (2^nd line from left) Cardinal Woods, Principal, Nicholl’s Town Primary School and; Ta’Rah Neymour, Principal for Lowe Sound Primary School, North Andros.

4th Photo: (front line) Hannah Edomwonyi, head girl, Nicholls Town Primary School and a displaced student of Lowe Sound Primary School, Andros. (2^nd line from left) Cardinal Woods, Principal, Nicholl’s Town Primary School and; Ta’Rah Neymour, Principal for Lowe Sound Primary School, North Andros.

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