As part of this Asia Pacific-wide initiative, three Starwood Hotels in Phuket, The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort and The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa joined hands to support three local charity projects including Koh Siray School, the lunch project initiated by H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the Pan Fun Pan Yim to support the less fortunate children in the communities.
Run to Give also marked the kick-off in Asia Pacific of Together As One (TAO), Starwood’s annual global volunteer campaign.
Starwood has dedicated the entire month of October to TAO to encourage additional volunteer efforts and also celebrate its associates’ volunteer work that takes place year-round throughout the world, making a positive impact in their communities. Across Asia Pacific, Starwood associates have volunteered more than 6500 hours of community service in 2014 alone.
“Run to Give underscores Starwood’s commitment to drive meaningful impact to the local communities as we recognise that the vitality of our business is directly linked to the vitality of the places where we operate,” said Stephen Ho, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. “Last year was the first time we organised the charity run to immense response; this year with the continued support from our associates, we are confident that Run to Give will accomplish more than we ever could alone.”
The 10km and 3km runs, which started and finished at Bang Wad Dam, was participated by guests, locals and associates, a number who participated in fancy dress, with winners being awarded trophies and prizes from Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
The Winners
Open Male - Caleb Sadler
Open Female - Wandee Jamreonrak (Bang Wad Dam)
20-29 yrs Male - Rattakarn Langmanee (Born Free To Run)
20-29 yrs Female - Porwanaree Boonyod (Khai Mook Andaman)
30-39 yrs Male - Dithiwat Nopnob (Khai Mook Andaman)
30-39 yrs Female - Rebecca
40-49 yrs Male - Chadarak Chaikamjon (Cherng Talay Running Club)
40-49 yrs Female - Shelley Clowes
50-59 yrs Male - Jamroon Shaetan (Khai Mook Andaman)
50-59 yrs Female - Wannaporn Svenscott
60 yrs up Male - Boonrit Kluerkaew (Khai Mook Andaman)
Fun Run Male - Thawan Buathong (Khai Mook Andaman)
Fun Run Female - Pacharaporn Phengpattra (Khai Mook Andaman )
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