The four children and their two chaperons pose for a family photo with Rotary and Air Seychelles representatives

The Rotary Club of Victoria, in collaboration with the national airline, is offering four young Seychellois the chance to visit Euro Disney Paris, accompanied by two adults.

Out of the four children making the trip two are terminally ill patients, while the two others are from less fortunate families who cannot afford such a trip.

One of the two adults accompanying the children is a nurse and the other is from the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Air Seychelles is sponsoring the four tickets for the children whereas Rotary is paying for  As four the two adults their tickets, as well as the travelling expenses such as food and accommodation, are being paid for by the Rotary Club.

The four children and their chaperons received their airline tickets during a ceremony this week at the Mahek restaurant at Coral Strand Hotel, in the presence of the Rotarians and Air Seychelles representatives.

The president of Rotary Club Victoria, Lambert Woodcock, said that in line with the club's theme for this year, which is "Lend a hand", Rotary thought it appropriate to give the four young Seychellois the opportunity to experience Disney and bring some joy into their lives.           

Also present at the ticket presentation ceremony Air Seychelles' Public Relations and Communications manager Glenn Pillay said that the airline was proud to be associated with Rotary.

The group left the country for their eight-day trip on Thursday September 25 and are expected back on October 2.

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