NASSAU, BAHAMAS — When Philippe Jn Philippe sent money to Haiti to help with funeral costs for his mother, he had no idea that a simple transaction executed at Grace Kennedy Money Services (GKMS) would win him a two-and-a-half-minute supermarket dash valued at $1,000.
Philippe was the grand prize winner of GKMS Bahamas’ “Look Who’s Feasting This Christmas” promotion, where between December 11 and 31 anyone who sent or received funds at GKMS Western Union locations was eligible to win weekly $500 grocery vouchers or the supermarket dash grand prize.
Along with the shopping dash at Xtra Valu grocery store, Nassau Village, Philippe also took home an assortment of GraceKennedy promotional items.
Early Thursday morning, the 47-year-old father of two had the opportunity to grab everything he could as friendly employees and fellow shoppers encouraged him along.
The excitement proved to be too much for the man mourning the recent loss of his mother; but luckily, he had brought along his fast-moving nephew who helped him complete the dash after sympathetic organizers reset the countdown.
“Thank God for GraceKennedy Money Services,” said an overwhelmed Philippe.
GKMS Bahamas Operations and Network Development Manager noted: “It just goes to show there is some light in every darkness.
“We were happy to see Mr Philippe’s nephew step in. He knew what the family needed and was able to fill three trolleys with grocery items.
“Throughout all our community initiatives, the goal is to make our customers’ day just a little bit brighter by lifting a burden from their shoulders.”
The other winners in the promotion were Kendra Prosper, Orett Stewart and Charlene Strachan, who took home grocery vouchers.
GKMS Bahamas is a Western Union agent operating at five locations on New Providence, one on Grand Bahama and another coming soon to Exuma.
Throughout the pandemic, GKMS and Grace Foods have partnered in several regional food drives in response to the urgent need to assist families experiencing hardship from loss of income associated with COVID-19.
Last year, GKMS donated more than 200 care packages containing Grace Foods products to the Bahamian government.
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