Sara Misir has expressed hope that more persons will contribute to special-needs institutions on the island.
Misir, Jamaica’s first Formula 1 woman driver, recently selected Genesis Academy, a special-needs school in the capital city, to benefit from a $100,000 donation through N.C.B. Foundation’s annual Grant a Wish programme.
“I have a brother diagnosed with Down syndrome who used to attend Genesis Academy, and it was one of the only places in Kingston that had a programme designed to support his specific condition,” Misir shared.
Genesis Academy runs a life-skills curriculum for special-needs persons age 12-25 years old. The Kingston-based institution, which has been in operation for 19 years, delivers skills training to students with learning challenges, using speech, music and art therapy.
“I believe there is a huge gap in awareness and attention to children with special needs, so I am very happy for the opportunity to help wherever I …