The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) has presented the United Way Charity of Trinidad and Tobago with a cheque for $121, 721 to assist in various charitable work over the next year. The contribution represents proceeds from WIPA’s major charity event, Balls of Fire II, which was held in September and which featured players of the T&T national cricket team and the WIPA All Star team of present and former West Indies players. WIPA also played a football match against T&T’s 2006 “Strike Squad” members.
According to WIPA’s president Dinanath Ramnarine Balls of Fire II was a tremendous success. “What makes this event more important is that there are fans who support it, not just for the sports, but for the opportunity to contribute. “WIPA has been fortunate to have the kind and level of support which guarantees the success of our charitable endeavours.” Major sponsors were Atlantic Trinidad, bmobile, First Citizens Bank, BG T&T, Toyota T&T, Blue Mountain and IETV. Conrad Aleong, chairman of UWTT said his organisation was pleased to receive the contribution.
Source: www.guardian.co.tt