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In an event to conclude the DHL Sheraton Charity Golf Day success, James Munro, General Manager – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers and Area General Manager UAE, invited representatives from Red Crescent and Unicef to receive the proceed collected during the Charity Golf Day in April 2005.
The Day consisted of a golf tournament in the day and a dinner and prize draw in the evening, co-hosted by Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort and Towers Hotel and Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton, in aid of UNICEF and the Red Crescent Society. Jointly, the event raised over Dhs.100, 000.
The event attracted 16 companies of which 14 teams (104 players) competed on the Golf Course. Winners were announced during the prize giving gala dinner held at the poolside terrace of the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers. The event included the “ Hit the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />SheratonIsland “ golf game competition. Golf balls had to be chipped from the Sheraton private beach to a swim island in the center of the Sheraton Lagoon. Participants paid for each ball played and the money collected was donated to Charity.
During the prize giving dinner an auction was held and guests have been bidding for magnificent holiday prizes to various destinations in Europe, Middle East and Asia, including airline tickets from Etihad Airways.
“ Now in its second year, the Sheraton Charity tournament had grown to become a highlight on Abu Dhabi’s annual fundraising and social calendar, and has, to date raised and donated significant funds to both the Red Crescent Society and Unicef. We're thrilled how successful the golf day was. The support we had from different companies and organizations has been phenomenal and we would like to thank them all for supporting a very worthy cause."
“ Sheraton recognizes the importance of community service," said James Munro, General Manager Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers "We are delighted to provide an opportunity for our partner’s clients and ourselves to donate time and money for these needy charities.”
“In April 2006 we plan to repeat the event and have another successful Charity Golf Day and hopefully raise even more. So if you play golf and want to join in next year, contact us at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers , said James Munro – General Manager – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers and Area General Manager UAE
“DHL is involved in a number of charities and social projects which reiterates the fact that our commitment to the region has always been more than just business, “said David Wild, General Manager, DHL UAE
To all the team members who took part in the event, we would like to express Sheraton Abu Dhabi’s thanks for their generosity in helping to raise much-needed funds for a good cause. Looking forward to seeing you again in April next year!!
