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Corinthia Hotels International
has adopted the Belgium-based and internationally active ‘Beyond the
Moon’ non-profit association as its ‘Corinthia in the Community Partner’ throughout its 20 hotels in 11 destinations.
Through the collection of funds raised by various methods, ‘Beyond the Moon’ is able to offer nominated children suffering from a life-threatening disease, together with
their immediate families, the opportunity to spend valuable quality time in each others company and to enjoy a memorable, completely cost-free and carefree vacation in
child-friendly holiday destinations, far away from hospitals and daily treatments.
Commenting
on the partnership, CHI chairman Karmenu Vella said ”As our company’s commercial interests continue to expand internationally, so does our duty to society
at large and our commitment to assist, whenever possible, in its general well-being. This is by no means the first time that CHI is offering its services to the community.
Indeed, charitable work within the community features prominently among our ‘Corinthia Signatures’ programme. It is however the first time that CHI is embracing a
collective cause that will benefit not any particular society, but hopefully a multitude of ‘unknown’ children from several countries, for whom this could well mean their
last real holiday with their loved ones. We cannot think of a more noble cause for our efforts and hope that others will follow suit.”
Eligible children from the community or country in which the funds are collected are nominated either by the hotel or entity collecting the funds, or else by professional
Beyond the Moon contacts in that particular destination, in consultation with the local medical authorities.
Beyond the Moon general manager Pascale Somers
said "Our partnership with Corinthia Hotels International highlights their
dedication to the communities where they do business. We are grateful for Corinthia Hotels International's corporate commitment to join our mission and help grant
cost-free vacations for many indigent families from the local communities where their hotels are located. This partnership is a fantastic opportunity for Beyond the Moon
to make people more aware of the important work we do for seriously ill children, and their families, whose time together is so precious and short."
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