Father Richard Ho Lung's Missionaries of the Poor has received support from Wisynco's Wata, CranWATA and Bigga brands to the tune of $2 million to bolster operations for the mission. The donation represents the continuation of a 10-year partnership.

The organisation, which has missions around the world, stages the annual concert Father Ho Lung and Friends to raise funds for various outreach projects. This year has two seasons with the first having gone in September and the current being held under the theme 'The Greatest Hits' Candles in the Dark at the National Arena.

William Mahfood, managing director of Wisynco Distributors Limited, lauds the work of the missionaries, whose work he believes is invaluable to society. "Ho Lung's ability to unite companies, government agencies and civil society in the cohesive pursuit of a single goal has resulted in the rise of top scholars, stabilisation of family units, restoration of health, rebuilding of communities, and many other positive outcomes. The Wisynco Group lauds such admirable service and commitment and continue to provide our support where possible," he explained.

The company through its Wata, CranWATA and Bigga brands will also be doing giveaways to students at the school viewings currently underway at the arena. As is customary, students are permitted to view the presentation ahead of the open viewing. On Thursday, more than 6,000 students watched the show at the National Arena.

Father Ho Lung sees this as inspirational for students. He notes: "I want them to be filled with hope and filled with a sense of great respect."