Glenda Cadogan, creator and founding father of Yesterday’s Kids, fifth from left standing, joins honorees on the group’s thirteenth Annual Awards gala.
Photograph courtesy Workplace of Senator Kevin Parker
NYS Senator Kevin Parker joined the celebration at Yesterday’s Kids Inc.’s thirteenth Annual Tribute Honoring Elders of Caribbean Descent on Sunday, Oct. 15, on the Golden Palace in Richmond Hills.
In line with an announcement, the occasion introduced collectively over 100 neighborhood members and avid supporters to honor the largely octogenarian 5 honorees – Phillipa Doyle, Catherine Perez, Ena “Mom Garcia, Clotae “Aunty Cleo” Harry, and Grace E. Richards. Every honoree obtained a proclamation.
Current to deliver greetings and confer a proclamation to the group’s creator and founder, Glenda Cadogan, Senator Parker expressed his admiration for Yesterday’s Kids Inc.’s mission, stating, “This group has been instrumental in recognizing the selfless contributions made by our elders. Their unwavering help and unyielding dedication have paved the way in which for the success of many. I’m honored to be part of this occasion and particularly happy with the tireless labor of affection Glenda and her group pour into making this a hit annually.”
At 85 years outdated, Ena Garia hails from Trinidad & Tobago. She started her skilled journey at Hackshaws Shoemaking and later attended Ogles Industrial Faculty in Port of Spain. Ena gained expertise working on the well-known Trinidad Penny Financial institution. Catherina Perez, an 82-year-old particular person from Trinidad & Tobago, devoted her profession as a Nursing Assistant at Lennox Hill Hospital in Manhattan till her retirement in 1986. Alongside her ardour for healthcare, Catherina finds pleasure in listening to calypso, gospel, and clean jazz music. Grace E. Richards, now 93 years outdated, originates from Trinidad & Tobago.
She pursued her training at Diego Martin RC Main Faculty, the place she found her love for enjoying the piano. Following her ardour, Grace attended a nursing college in San Fernando and later labored as a nurse at Caura Hospital earlier than migrating to america.
Coming from Brooklyn, NY, Phillipa Doyle is 70 years outdated and tied the knot with a Trinidadian. In 1986, she relocated her total household to the twin-island republic, the place she nonetheless resides. In her newfound dwelling, Phillipa made beneficial contributions in accounting, working with main companies on the island. She later joined the group at Courts Furnishings retailer. Fondly often known as Aunty Cleo, 86-year-old Cletoae Harry hails from Trinidad & Tobago. She accomplished her training at St. Phillip’s RC Main Faculty whereas concurrently nurturing her ardour for enjoying netball. In 1989, Cleo migrated to america, supporting herself and her household by offering babysitting companies.
“An African proverb says, ‘those that respect the aged pave their very own highway towards success. I couldn’t be prouder of the collective arms that plough this work, guaranteeing that we pour into the honorees who’ve sacrificed a lot to make sure others excel,’” mentioned Cadogan.
Yesterday’s Kids Inc.’s annual occasion goals to focus on the invaluable contributions of elders in supporting the paths of accomplishment for the youthful technology. By way of their unselfish efforts and sometimes unstated sacrifices, these exceptional people have made a long-lasting affect on the lives of their kids and future leaders, mentioned the assertion.
