Accor ‘Race to Survive’ raises US$206,000
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BANGKOK, 29 March, 2010 - “Accor Race to Survive Phuket 2010” participants completed the challenging event and returned home today after exceeding expectations in raising over US$206,000 to benefit the Yim Kids Foundation, Accor’s registered foundation in Thailand.
The Phuket-based event was held over four scorching hot days (22 to 25 March) with racers running, swimming, cycling and canoeing around the island during the fun-filled competition to raise funds to improve the social well being of Thai children around Thailand.
According to Chairman and COO of Accor Asia Pacific, Michael Issenberg, all racers participating in the Race to Survive Phuket 2010 should be very proud of their fund raising efforts for the Yim Kids Foundation.
“It truly was a remarkable effort by all concerned. They raised an incredible amount of money that will make a huge difference in the lives of hundreds if not thousands of Thai children. And they should also be pleased that they challenged themselves and completed a very difficult course over the four days. Accor is indeed very proud of them all and grateful for their significant contribution to what is a very worthy cause,” Mr Issenberg said.
Accor Race to Survive has also attracted strong support from leading travel companies around the Asia Pacific region, including V Australia airlines.
V Australia spokesperson Amanda Bolger, said: “V Australia is delighted to work together with Accor to support Yim Kids and the ‘Accor Race to Survive Phuket 2010’. It’s important for companies to be mindful that these efforts are for the long term. It’s great to see the Yim Kids Foundation expand its outstanding charity work for the underprivileged children of Thailand. We are proud to be a part in this important event.”
Accor Director of Operations – Thailand and Race to Survive organizer, Paul Stevens, thanked all participants who put their heart and soul into four full days of running, swimming, canoeing and cycling and made then it to the finish line successfully.
“I think Accor Race to Survive Phuket 2010 has achieved a number of really important things this week, raised substantial funds for kids in Thailand that really need them in addition to providing a platform for racers to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. All participants agreed that they had a great time and the race really showcased Phuket as a truly unique destination. We really can’t wait to do it all again,” he added.
Whilst Accor Race to Survive Phuket 2010 has drawn to a successful close, the hard work has just begun with Accor now working with its partners on the field work that is required to help improve the lives of the recipient programs in Thailand.
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