Hilton Watford aims to make a little go a long way (From Watford Observer)
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Hilton Watford aims to make a little go a long way
11:16am Thursday 24th September 2009 in Charity Check
Simon Vincent, Hilton Europe President and Chairman of the Hilton Foundation's Trustees launches the campaign at Hilton International Division HQ in Watford.
Guests at Hilton Watford will be making a big difference this winter to children with disabilities as Hilton in the Community Foundation launches a Europe-wide fund-raising campaign.
“Small Change Big Difference” will be running in Watford throughout October, November and December. The campaign invites Hilton guests to add an optional £1 onto their room bill during their stay.
All net proceeds raised from the campaign will be used to support children with disabilities. Money raised in the UK and Ireland will be ring fenced for charities working in this area and every net penny raised will be distributed in grants providing, amongst other things, care facilities, training, activity based learning and specialist educational and sporting equipment.
Simon Vincent, President Hilton Europe said: “This is a very exciting campaign and one that I hope our generous guests in Watford will support once again. By choosing to add an optional £1 we can help the Hilton Foundation to make a huge difference to children in need. Working together your small change really can add up to make a huge difference.”
Last year’s campaign was a huge success raising more than £120,000 for Save the Children and Barretstown. Small Change Big Difference has now raised more thanr £825,000 for charities since its inception in 2004.
