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The Patron's Message

MESSAGE FROM HER EXCELLENCY DR. JEAN RAMJOHN-RICHARDS PATRON OF THE VAL TURTON/CARL OSBORNE FOUNDATION

I count it a privilege to be associated with the Val Turton/Carl Osborne Foundation. I think it noble that this group of San Fernandians, most of whom played football for Naparima and Presentation Colleges, would come together to honour the memory of two of their colleagues, by getting these two colleges to meet annually and by giving financial support to the institutions and the young footballers.

I knew Carl Osborne and saw Val Turton play. These two gentlemen contributed to football in their lives and continue to inspire support for the game even in their death.

The Foundation supports the development of football among high school boys and girls and includes a game between two high school girl's teams on its card. I encourage girls to get involved with the game and to this end I have donated a challenge trophy for this annual event. I hope that one day I will see Naparima Girls' and St. Joseph's Convent, San Fernando competing for the trophy.

I congratulate The Val Turton/Carl Osborne Foundation and wish it all success.

Jean Ramjohn-Richard