children of the Cheshire Home-Young Voices in Linden
Miss Guyana Universe 2013/ 2014 Katherina Roshana has described her recent outreach to children of the Cheshire Home-Young Voices in Linden, Region 10, as an exhilarating and exciting experience.
Roshana said on receiving the invitation to contribute to the Christmas Fund of the Cheshire Homes-Young Voices, she felt she wished to do more than making a mere monetary contribution or of some article.
Miss Guyana Universe, who is also Miss India Guyana 2013 and the Miss India Worldwide 2013 Most Beautiful Skin awardee, said she decided to treat the children, as she is the spokesperson for The Step by Step School, where children who suffer from autism (a neurological disorder) are educated.
Roshana has been speaking locally and internationally to make people aware of the need to love these children, and to give them a sound education. She said disabled children need more love and attention than normal children.
Speaking about the children at the Cheshire Home, Roshana said despite their disabilities which include sight impairment and blindness, cerebral palsy and voice impairment, among others, the beautiful children are “bubbling with ambition and full of zest for life”, and many wish also one day to serve humanity, and be useful members of society.
Roshana became extremely emotional, especially when it was time for her to return to Atlantic Gardens. The children held on to her and asked why she was leaving.
Roshana, Guyana’s celebrated beauty queen, who is popularly referred to as “Guyana’s Diamond Girl”, decided to use her personal money to treat the children of the charitable home.
The beauty queen said she wished she could have met more people and the leaders of Linden. She learned that Linden is a family and Lindeners look out for each other, a philosophy she cherishes.
Roshana is also an international ambassador of world peace and firmly believes in the oneness of mankind.
The children were fed a wholesome and delicious meal, drinks and juices, and snacks. They played games, sang songs and were very jubilant. But most of all, they were excited to see the Miss Guyana Universe, who is sponsored by the NEW GPC/ Limacol, decked in her sash and crown. She told them stories, played and danced with them.
Many songs were sung, but two were specifically dedicated to Roshana by Teshawn Rodney, 17. He sang for her “Christmas Holiday”, and his own favourite “Gallery”, which caused the queen to shed tears of joy. She was thanked by Shewan (only name given), one of the students and a facilitator of the event.
