COMMUNITY STREET DANCES IN DOWNTOWN GET SUPPORT FROM DIGICEL

In the spirit of embracing the communities where its future global headquarters is located, Digicel has said it will be sponsoring a series of Community Street Dances across the communities of Tivoli Gardens, Allman Town, Rae Town and Fletcher’s Land in Downtown Kingston. The announcement comes just weeks ahead of its Foundation’s 5K night run/walk in Downtown. The telecommunications company will provide music through its popular Gig Rig Music Truck to ‘ Set Me Free Tuesdays’ street dance in Tivoli Gardens on October 16 ^th, followed by ‘Cook Out Wednesdays’ in Rae Town on October 17 ^th. The parties then continue on October 18 ^th with ‘Yard Cloth Thursdays’ in Allman Town and climaxes with ‘Party Cup’ in Fletcher’s Land on Friday, October 19 ^th. In thanking Digicel for its support, O’Neill Smith, Coordinator of Downtown Carnival said, “It’s great that Digicel is on board to support Downtown Kingston in this way, first with its 5K run/walk and now these community street dances. The communities are already very excited because they know that Digicel will definitely lift the spirit of the parties on these nights and we’re all looking forward to have a great time”. Sandra Ledgister, Sponsorship Executive for Digicel Jamaica added that, “Digicel has been supporting initiatives in Downtown Kingston over the years, particularly through our Foundation with their commitment to Community Empowerment and Education, so we’re really happy to build on this relationship by supporting these parties that we know mean so much to the people of Downtown Kingston”. On Saturday, October 20 ^th, the charity arm of the telecommunications company - Digicel Foundation - will host its 5K Night Run/Walk which will see over 5,000 participants running and walking Downtown. The initiative, which has drummed up huge support for various sponsors, is being staged to raise much needed funds for eight Special Needs schools and institutions in Jamaica. In addition to having these parties featured on the social pages of Skkanmedia, Infuzion Inc, Funinjamaica.com and Digicel’s Facebook page, patrons will get to win phones, credit and other giveaways in various competitions at each party.