Benschop Foundation reaches out to Albion single mothers, kidsAs the Benschop Foundation continues its effort to reach out to single mothers and children, a team made its way up to Albion, Corentyne in Berbice and distributed a quantity of clothing, foodstuff, books, footwear and stationery.


Mark Benschop and Peter Ramsaroop with some of those that donations were made to.
Head of the foundation, Mark Benschop, accompanied by businessman Peter Ramsaroop, a supporter, made the presentation to a group of mostly single mothers and children at St. Mary’s Anglican Church last Wednesday.

The visit was organized by a member of the church, Romel Ayasammy who remarked that the presentation was “just an example of the bigger things to come in future.”

He hoped that the foundation keeps up the good work it is doing and continues to reach out to communities. The women too expressed gratitude for the gesture and wished the foundation well.

Ramsaroop also made a commitment to start a bank account of $5,000 for every “newborn” in the community through the Benschop Foundation.

He said too that they would continue to deposit money into the account until the child attains the age of 18.

The team also stopped at the Kamal’s Home at Albion and distributed a quantity of stationery to the children and promised to return with more items.

They also stopped at the boxing gym of Howard Eastman and handed over boxing gear and other sports equipment to assist in providing free training for youths in the community.

Meanwhile some of the older women were moved to tears as Benschop relived his experiences of incarceration on a treason charge which he described as “wrong and unjust.”

He recalled suffering painful nights because he could not be a part of the growing up of his two sons. But he told them that the real pain began when his older son, nine-year-old Ranjeev, died in a mysterious fire in Queens, New York.

“…It became irrelevant whether I was in jail or not. Ranjeev’s death gave me the opportunity to be more focused. I would no longer allow myself to be used by any corrupt, immoral, racist or selfish politicians…”

He also told the women that he “made a pledge that my work would be in his [Ranjeev’s] memory. Seeing Ryan and having the opportunity to be with him [after five years] mean the world to me.”

Immediately after relating his story, Benschop ‘cheered’ the women up by serenading them with old Indian songs from the movies “Kabhi Kabhi, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and one from Hum Kissise Kum Nahin.”

He asked persons who wish to contribute to the foundation to “contact us directly at markbenschop@yahoo.com, call our office: 227-8113 or visit us at 77 Robb Street, Georgetown in the Court Yard Mall.”

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I would no longer allow myself to be used by any corrupt, immoral, racist or selfish politicians…”

He should name names.

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Originally posted by Chief:

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I would no longer allow myself to be used by any corrupt, immoral, racist or selfish politicians…”

He should name names.

I hope there is a new political culture coming for the next elections.

This looks like a new approach.

I hope he is not fooled by indians as Hoyte did.

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Originally posted by Chief:

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I would no longer allow myself to be used by any corrupt, immoral, racist or selfish politicians…”

He should name names.

I see he hanging with Peter!
Peter still a PNC man?

Pedro is an attention-seeker. The lil money e got has gotten to his big head. Dem boys this feel they can exert a great deal of influence on people with their cash. Good Luck Pedro. Money CAN BUY SOME GUYANESE.

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Originally posted by seignet:

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Originally posted by Chief:

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I would no longer allow myself to be used by any corrupt, immoral, racist or selfish politicians…”

He should name names.

I hope there is a new political culture coming for the next elections.

This looks like a new approach.

I hope he is not fooled by indians as Hoyte did.

Your late Uncle Odo ruined the economy, Mr Desmond (Persaud)Hoyte tried to turn things around..

Benshop is a hjackass he was with Janet Jagan and the PPP then he shifted to the PNC and now Isee he is back with his grandmother generation...Indians>

I wonder when Benchie will perform in a dhoti in Brooklyn.

Chief, why yuh so wutliss... leave Bennie alone... let sleeping dogs lie.
The man is showing signs of remorse.

Benschop need to be whipped for his stupidity.

The final chapter on Benschop has not yet been written.

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Originally posted by BLACKBEARD:
The final chapter on Benschop has not yet been written.

Do you think he will commit suicide?

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Originally posted by Chief:

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Originally posted by BLACKBEARD:
The final chapter on Benschop has not yet been written.

Do you think he will commit suicide?

The game is far from over.

Do you think he is putting pressure/Threats at Businesses to "FUND" his organization. I think an investigation is warranted!!!

Didn't Jim Jones targeted single mothers also?

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Didn't Jim Jones targeted single mothers also?

You have a point.

I am not too sure about Benschof's "conversion".....

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Originally posted by Churchill:
I am not too sure about Benschof's "conversion".....

Churchill,

Is it "conversion" or "subversion". We all know Benschop is like a grasshopper. He was part of all the political parties in guyana, from one time to another.

His main purpose for leaving the US was to go to Guyana to overthrow Jagdeo. He used to have a "rag" he called a news paper in Queens, NY. He was fired from the Guliani administration.

He is nothing but a failure. That is why all the parties in Guyana kicked him out. He is a spy. I don't know for who, because noone trust him.

I believe he is trying to subvert the guyanese people with his foundation.

GUYANESE BEWARE OF BENSCHOP

Benchie is busy forming a political party to run in the next elections.

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Originally posted by Alexander:
Benchie is busy forming a political party to run in the next elections.

Benschop been pardoned by Bharrat for reasons unknown but benchy better watch out because he will create enemies within the PNC party . IF he forms a political party he will end up dead somewhere in Guyana .

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Originally posted by stalin:

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Originally posted by Churchill:
I am not too sure about Benschof's "conversion".....

Churchill,

Is it "conversion" or "subversion". We all know Benschop is like a grasshopper. He was part of all the political parties in guyana, from one time to another.

His main purpose for leaving the US was to go to Guyana to overthrow Jagdeo. He used to have a "rag" he called a news paper in Queens, NY. He was fired from the Guliani administration.

He is nothing but a failure. That is why all the parties in Guyana kicked him out. He is a spy. I don't know for who, because noone trust him.

I believe he is trying to subvert the guyanese people with his foundation.

GUYANESE BEWARE OF BENSCHOP

Well said!!

Chief-that belief taht you have-does it have forgiveness in it.

I am cautious about Benschop as well, I will never forget the child that was chopped whilst he leading his gang of hooligans.

But, could he have changed.

Seignet,
Forgiveness of course but please do not forget.