Every
fundraising effort and donation, however small, helps UNICEF bring life-saving
supplies and care to the children who need it most.
That’s why this year, The
Westin Kuala Lumpur’s associates put together a fund raising masquerade night
called “Fabulosa Mascarada” in support of
the Check out for Children programme on Friday, 27 September 2013.
The UNICEF
Check Out for Children Challenge is a staff fundraising competition between Starwood
Hotels which began in 2003 and continues to gather strong support throughout
Starwood Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region.
The night
proceedings at Qba Latin Bar & Grill started off with a show by Latin
dancers performing the “Tango Argentino”, followed by a speech from Hratch
Khatchanian – The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s General Manager. A few more dance
performances ensued with the highlight of a fast paced Street Cuban Salsa dance
by Saiful & Aemy Wong.
To further
raise funds, Lil Kev from RED FM who was the MC for the night announcedthe sale
of various destination holiday package vouchers at discounted rates. Some of
the destinations on offer were from the likes of W Bangkok, St. Regis Singapore
to Le Merdien Phuket. A few associates known on the night as “Huggy bears” were
also going around with a bucket in tow, pledging hugs to all guests who were willing
to part with their cash for a good cause.
Rocking
the crowd on the night was Jewel Union; a popular all-female DJ group who took
the crowd by storm playing current and popular dance hits through the night.
The
success of the event could not have been achieved without the generosity of
guests in donating and taking part in the Check Out for Children programme and
the commitment of our associates in fundraising for UNICEF.
"THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE"