TelEm Group is continuing its support for inter-scholastic youth soccer with a generous donation to the St. Maarten Soccer and Education Foundation (SMSEF).
The donation was made by Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Mr. Brian Mingo, to President of SMSEF, Mr. David Forsythe, at the Johan Cruyff sports field, Belvedere , Saturday, during a break in play.
According to Mr. Mingo, TelEm Group is happy to sponsor the program and give positive encouragement to the close to 40 teams that are participating in the inter-schools tournament throughout the school term.
"It’s clear the organizers of the program need as much assistance as possible to realize their goal of getting all the schools on St. Maarten to have an active soccer program and we strongly encourage other companies to help in any way they can," continued Mr. Mingo.
President of the St. Maarten Soccer Education Foundation, Mr. David Forsythe, said the donation from TelEm Group, and mobile provider TelCell, will make trophies and medals available for players taking part in the tournament.
"With the medals taken care of, we can fully concentrate of raising funds for another important part of the program which helps us to make cash donations to various schools so that they can inject that into their own school soccer programs," said Mr. Forsythe.
The SMSEF President thanked Mr. Mingo and TelEm Group for the generous donation and for lending its support to the program for a second year running.
"Our youth are the most grateful," said Mr. Forsythe.