CAL supports First Lady’s “Shoes that Grow” project

Georgetown, Guyana – (September 13, 2018) Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is partnering with First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger to transport for free, shoes from the New York to Guyana for her “Shoes that grow” project.

A team from CAL, the state-owned airline of Trinidad and Tobago, met with the First Lady today, at her State House office. After the meeting, CAL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Marvin Medera informed the Ministry of the Presidency’s Public Information and Press Services Unit that an agreement was signed to pave the way for this new collaboration.

First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger greets CAL’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Marvin Medera. Also in photograph are CAL’s Senior Marketing Manager, Ms. Alicia Cabrera (second left) and Interim General Manager, Georgetown, Mr. Carl Stuart (right)

First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger (second left) stands with CAL’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Marvin Medera (right), CAL’s Senior Marketing Manager, Ms. Alicia Cabrera (second right) and Interim General Manager, Georgetown, Mr. Carl Stuart (left) following a meeting held at her office.

Mr Medera said there is no established time frame for the period to which the service will be provided. He disclosed too that CAL is also willing to give support to other projects undertaken by the First Lady. “Shoes that grow” are specifically designed to ensure that they fit children as they age; the shoes are expandable.

CAL’s Senior Marketing Manager, Ms. Alicia Cabrera and Interim General Manager, Georgetown, Mr. Carl Stuart were also present at the meeting.