Kidney Association Aims To Inspire Youth Through Competition

[L-R] Alicia Wilchcombe- Second Place Prize Winner Essay Competition, Kendrick Ferguson- Participant Video Competition, Otis Rolle, Jr.- First Place Prize Winner Essay Competition, Tamika Roberts BKA President  NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Kidney Association (BKA) awarded prizes to three top high schoolers for their kidney awareness essay. The prizes for the winners of the 1,500 word essay competition were, a laptop, tablet and cellphone.  The topic, “Kidney Health in the Future: Challenges and Possibilities”, gave the students a chance to explore solutions and opportunities for kidney health in the future.  BKA President Tamika Roberts said, “It is imperative that the next generation understands the importance of kidney health and the steps to prevent kidney disease.”  She continued that each year the competition provides a platform to engage young people for the cause.  Winning the top prize in the essay competition was Otis Rolle from Jordan Prince William Baptist School. The second place prize went to Alicia Wilchcombe of Doris Johnson Senior High School and finishing third was Nerly Soutien of RM Bailey Senior High School.  There was also a video competition and Kendrick Ferguson of International School of Business Entrepreneur & Technology (ISBET) was recognized for his participation and recieved a cellphone.  We thank these students for contributing to the overall goal of the BKA in raising awareness to kidney disease as we work toward reducing the instances of kidney failure within The Bahamas.  The BKA would like to thank the sponsors of the competition. The Nassau, Bahamas Chapter of The Links Incorporated and Christie Cargill.  About The Bahamas Kidney Association  The Bahamas Kidney Association was established with two main purposes: to improve the lives of persons affected by kidney disease and to reduce the instances of kidney failure in The Bahamas through public education efforts.