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Ver gives back

Jamaican sprint queen and UNESCO ambassador for gender equality, Veronica Campbell-Brown, yesterday delivered on her promise, by launching her foundation at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, pledging a yearly contribution of $1.2 million to four local schoolgirls.

Campbell-Brown, who first made her intentions public after she received the RJR Foundation Sportswoman of the Year award in January, announced the benefits and criteria for selection and also announced that this year’s four recipients will come from her alma mater Vere Technical, Troy High, St Andrew Technical High and Irwin High schools. Read more >>

Source:  Jamaica Gleaner

 

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