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'Gumption' distributes nearly 600 backpacks to school children on Tortola

- encourages students to be achievers & not bullies
Some of the school children that benefitted from the backpack distribution by Allington O. Creque aka 'Gumption' under his 'I support Positive Youths' organisation. Photo: Team of Reporters
Allington O. Creque engages students of his Alma Mater, Alexandrina Maduro Primary School in Baughers Bay on September 28, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
Allington O. Creque engages students of his Alma Mater, Alexandrina Maduro Primary School in Baughers Bay on September 28, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
Students were encouraged by Mr Allington O. Creque aka Gumption to be buddies rather than bullies. Photo: Team of Reporters
Students were encouraged by Mr Allington O. Creque aka Gumption to be buddies rather than bullies. Photo: Team of Reporters
Some of the school children who benefitted from the backpack distribution by Allington O. Creque aka 'Gumption' under his 'I support Positive Youths' organisation. Photo: Team of Reporters
Some of the school children who benefitted from the backpack distribution by Allington O. Creque aka 'Gumption' under his 'I support Positive Youths' organisation. Photo: Team of Reporters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was intentional on the part of Mr Allington O. Creque aka Gumption when on September 28, 2022, his last stop was the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School (AMPS) to complete his territory-wide back-to-school backpack distribution. He had special messages for the students on being achievers and never a bully.

568 backpacks distributed

A total of 568 backpacks were distributed among students of AMPS, Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary, Willard Wheatley Primary and Leonora Delville Primary School, completing his island-wide distribution.

During his distribution, Mr Creque said he had a message for each school but for AMPS it was very special to him.

Alma Mater

The local philanthropist said AMPS is his Alma Matar where records show many who would have passed through that school are now very accomplished individuals in many sectors. He especially highlighted persons being in the aviation industry.

“I want to remind you guys that this school over the years has produced some of the finest teachers, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, even pilots, and believe it or not I too went to this school. So this school wasn’t by accident to be the last school of my journey.”

Mr Creque shared that he lived a short distance behind the school, before inviting students and teachers to observe a moment of silence for Mr Emmett C. Caines, the late husband of Sixth District Representative Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines.

'Don’t be bullies'

Mr Creque on a number of occasions shared his story about being bullied at school and how it affected him then and still does today. That led him to appeal to all students to not be bullies.

“Now we are back in the school league as well and I want to remind you guys as someone who is a victim of being bullied that you guys need to be a buddy, not a bully, being bullied is not cool. So if you know anyone that is being bullied or you are being a bully yourself I would like you to stop.

“If you know that you are being bullied, find a way to talk to your teacher, your mentor, the janitor, and your parents as well,” Creque said while stressing, “Being bullied can have long-term detrimental effects on you. Believe it or not, I am 39 years old and some of the things that I go through, some of the reactions are not because of me being 39 it’s just the effect of being bullied and young. That is why I will always remind persons to be careful what you say around children and toddlers because they are like sponges.”

He said the only thing the children should be absorbing is their education and "bringing forward your dreams into reality and existence.”

16 Responses to “'Gumption' distributes nearly 600 backpacks to school children on Tortola”

  • Thanks (29/09/2022, 16:20) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good job I'm sure many will thank you. Joining the other businesses that also do their part is a huge success for families.
  • parent (29/09/2022, 16:23) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big Thank You to #Gumption
  • The Reaper (29/09/2022, 16:33) Like (2) Dislike (38) Reply
    Who money he is spending..Hmmm..Tell me. We all know ..
    • smh (30/09/2022, 05:54) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      @The Reaper let me finish it for you…. The money he’s spending is money Mr. Gumption work hard for with support from his customers . unlike the money your spending is probably from illegal activities. However since you know tell us? who’s money he’s spending?
    • Gumption Official (30/09/2022, 07:30) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ The reaper; if you’d like to know where the funds came from it’s all published on facebook page I Support Poitive Youths. Hope you won’t be disappointed when you don’t see your name, particular name of who money “YOU” believe we’re spending. Mindset people like yours deserve no more attention from me. May God be with you.
    • Hhmm (30/09/2022, 09:41) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      So you don't know that they're are guests thjat visits the island and want to do something for the communities. Stop this madness. Keep up the positive vibes Gumption
  • Politics time again (29/09/2022, 17:28) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    Are you gonna vote now? We want a date for the next general elections 2023!

  • Good Message (29/09/2022, 22:45) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good for you Gumption .

    Positive is how to live.
  • Virgin Gordian's.. (30/09/2022, 06:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Jugo, Gumption, that part of the BVI seems to have more love and compassion for humans than those on the main land. Then again the last 3 Representatives from VG were failures so..I might not be a hundred percent correct...Thks Gumption.
  • place (30/09/2022, 07:56) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    You know I must say and be honest in saying it. There is a place for people like him. Every person is unique in their own way andxuntil we learn to value people for their contributions to and in society this world would be a better place.
  • Voters (30/09/2022, 10:40) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    VOTE FOR GUMPTION IN THE 9TH
    • @Voters (01/10/2022, 17:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He should run At-Large; him or the other young environmental fella from VG.
  • Peaches (30/09/2022, 11:05) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Gumption keep up the good work and don't mind the talk you have too much idle people out there who does nothing for their community but just talk their life away and still does nothing. keep up the good work please and don't get detour by negativity.
  • Naw (30/09/2022, 14:25) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    No one love gumption more than gumption himself. Real attitude on him he got now.
  • Alley (01/10/2022, 15:45) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m proud of you!!!! Keep up the good work.
  • Hmm (03/10/2022, 11:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job!! can you considered high school next time.


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