Cheshire to receive K200,000 worth of fuel from Puma

By Wendy Magea
Cheshire disAbility Services will continue to roll out their programmes in National Capital District and Central without having to pay for fuel for some time, thanks to Puma Energy.
This followed the signing of a deal between the two organisations in Port Moresby yesterday.
The deal means that the fuel supplier will provide fuel worth about K200,000 to Cheshire disAbility Services which also covers fuel costs accumulated since 2014.
Cheshire disAbility Services board chairman Michael Van Dorssen said the donation would enhance Cheshire’s commitment in bringing services to people in their communities.
“One thing that comes out and continues to stand out is the importance of Cheshire getting out into the communities to see the children and adults and without Puma’s assistance we could not do this. So it is with great thanks that we receive this support on behalf all the families around Papua New Guinea.”
Dorssen explained that the fuel provided by Puma Energy since 2014, has helped more than 1,200 people with disabilities (PWDs) to receive services under the programmes, respite care and protection, community-based health and rehabilitation and physiotherapy outreach clinics.
Puma Energy general manager Jim Collings acknowledged the Cheshire staff for their hard work in helping people with disabilities and said Puma Energy was committed to support their work.
“You have an amazing emotional, physical and mental connection with the children and people you deal with and I thank you for the hard work,” he said.
He highlighted that Puma Energy, as part of its social responsibility, strived to support women, children, health and education.