By BIANCA BETHEL

Freeport New Summer Intern

Pleasantries were ex-changed yesterday when YMCA Executive Director Karon Pinder-Johnson received a cheque donated by Major's Golf School and Peter Sprogis to allow some unfortunate students throughout the community of Grand Bahama a chance to attend the "Y" six week summer camp.

"Major's Golf School and Mr. Sprogis felt it was necessary to assist the unfortunate kids who were not able to afford golf," Pinder-Johnson said. "Golf is not a poor man's sport so they made a generous donation of $5,000 towards the golf programme."

As a result, Pinder-Johnson said kids who normally hang around the golf area will now be a part of the summer camp which will enhance their golf skills.

Owner of Majors Golf School and Golf Trainer for the YMCA, Percy Major, said that both he and Sprogis feel proud to be lending a helping hand to the "Y" and was glad to give back to society.

"We are pleased to assist the YMCA in their efforts to support the youth of Grand Bahama in achieving their goals," Major stated.

Pinder-Johnson revealed that in addition to the donation being used to allow some unfortunate kids to attend the camp, it will also be used to refurbish the golf house and buy supplies.

"We believe in appearance and we believe that how you live is how you will perceive life to be," she said.

According to Pinder-Johnson $3,000 will go to the summer camp, which will allow approximately 10 kids a chance to take part in the fun-filled summer camp.

Adding that the donation goes a very long way and comes in such vital timing because it is the summer time and many kids have nothing to do, Pinder-Johnson said, "We have a few kids who every day just stand up at the door and watch the activities. So now what we are going to do because of the donation is enroll them into the six weeks camp."

She said the joint venture between the Golf School and the YMCA summer camp can only enhance kids because there are many parents who can't afford to send their kids to the camp, adding that she believes that allowing unfortunate students to participate is a success in itself.

"Our summer camp has extended curiosity to Social Service and to the Children's Home because the YMCA is all about commitment," she said.

Calling on others to feel free to give a donation, Pinder Johnson added, "The generous donation like this one will allow certain kids to be off the streets for a period of six weeks."

The camp, which begins from 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m., is geared to accommodate over 100 children, ranging from ages three to 13. The cost per week is $50.