IGT AND JUST BECAUSE FOUNDATION BRING SMILES TO CHILDREN’S CANCER CLINIC WITH VIRTUAL STORYTELLING

Patients of the pediatric oncology clinic and their families were fully engrossed in the virtual storytelling session while holding their personal copies of the local children’s book Petra and the Poui, signed by the author Phillip Simon and donated to them by the IGT ASA Programme.

Patients of the pediatric oncology clinic and their parents were glued to the screen while IGT Country Manager Roger Bolai (shown on screen) read aloud from the local children’s book Petra and the Poui, written by Phillip Simon.

TUESDAY, 28 MARCH 2023: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Patients at the pediatric oncology clinic at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, were treated to a special activity on 21 March, courtesy of the IGT After School Advantage (ASA) Programme and the Just Because Foundation (JBF).  Twenty-five children undergoing treatment received a copy of the local children’s book Petra and the Poui, signed by the author Phillip Simon, and participated in an interactive, virtual read-aloud session led by IGT Country Manager, Roger Bolai. Children and parents bonded over the story and spent quality time reading together during the long wait for their clinic appointments. IGT executives had an opportunity to connect with the JBF clinic patients while maintaining necessary health precautions. JBF, a pediatric cancer support organisation, is one of 18 NGOs supported by IGT’s ASA Programme, which aims to satisfy the technology needs of disadvantaged children and bridge the digital divide in Trinidad and Tobago, and beyond.

Kiara, a patient of the pediatric oncology clinic, enjoys a comforting moment with her mum reading together from the local children’s book, Petra and the Poui, to pass the time during the long wait for her appointment.

(L-R) Leslie Ann Baxam, Draw Coordinator- Lead at IGT and Chevaughn Joseph, Co-Founder of JBF, joyfully handed a signed copy of the local children’s book, Petra and the Poui by Phillip Simon to Adira, to a patient at the pediatric oncology clinic. 

Jaden (right), a patient of the pediatric oncology clinic, sits with his mum and younger siblings enjoying the virtual storytelling session coordinated by the IGT ASA Programme and JBF. They each received a signed copy of the local children’s book, Petra and the Poui written by Phillip Simon.

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About IGT Trinidad and Tobago

As the full-service lottery provider to the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), IGT manages the distribution, accounting and validation of the Lottery’s instant ticket business. In addition to lottery and instant ticket services, through VIA, a commercial services company, IGT provides prepaid mobile phone top-up and bill payment services over lottery terminals in Trinidad and Tobago.

About IGT:

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.