Bangkok, Thailand: Marriott International is stepping up its support for young people and local communities in Thailand with the launch of its 10th “Road to Give” in Bangkok – a charity fun run that will bring its hotel associates, guests, families and residents together for a vibrant festival of health and fitness in support of two outstanding charities – Save the Children Thailand and Operation Smile Thailand.
In line with the group’s commitment to “Serve Our World”, the Road to Give event on November 9th, 2024, will feature a choice of three fun runs – a 3km family run, 5km for both groups or corporate teams and individual runners, and a 10km individual main race. – starting and finishing at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University. In an upbeat carnival atmosphere, runners of all ages and ability levels will be able to come together, get active, and enjoy a series of special activities. Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels, the colorful convoy of food trucks and carts from Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio hotels in Bangkok, will be providing plenty of refreshments.
Running under Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform, “Serve360: Doing Good in Every Direction”, this entire event has been carefully designed to deliver a wide range of benefits. As well as raising much-needed funds for two excellent local children’s charities, the fun runs will promote health and well-being, while also being highly sustainable. The eco- friendly medals will be made from plastic bottle caps, which will be collected by Marriott’s hotel associates and recycled to produce the medals.
The overall aim is for Marriott’s 10th Road to Give to have a maximum impact, leave a minimal footprint, and generate long-term prosperity for the entire destination.
“We are delighted to invite our friends, guests and associates to put on their running shoes for our latest Road to Give event! At Marriott, we are fully committed to creating a positive impact – not only in our hotels but also across our wider communities. By encouraging people to take part in fun, social exercise, while also raising funds for our charitable partners, we can deliver 360-degree benefits in Bangkok and beyond,” said Brad Edman, Market Vice President – Thailand, Cambodia & Myanmar, Marriott International.
“We are extremely grateful for Marriott International’s continued support for the 3rd year in a row, which directly contributes to our youth empowerment and employability programme. These funds will provide equip youths most impacted by inequality with the vocational and life skills required to access quality jobs and offer them internship opportunities at Marriott properties to further their training and careers. Through these targeted efforts, Marriott is not just helping youth gain employment skills; they are contributing to a more inclusive and hopeful future for some of the most vulnerable youth in Thailand.” said Guillaume Rachou, Executive Director of Save the Children Thailand.
“Operation Smile Thailand is honored to partner with Marriott International for the 10th annual Road to Give charity fun run. Together, we’ll stride towards a brighter future for children born with cleft lips and palates, facial deformities and other abnormalities, including those who have suffered burns. Every step the runners take and every contribution they make will support our mission to provide life-changing surgeries that heal smiles and transform lives. We are deeply grateful for Marriott’s unwavering commitment and generosity in supporting us. Let’s come together for a fun-filled day that makes a lasting difference,” said Phanida Phromchanya, Executive Director, Operation Smile Foundation.
Registration for the 10th Road to Give charity fun run is now open! For just THB 600 per person, participants will be able to enjoy the 3km, 5km or 10km event, including a running shirt, race number, and up to three items from Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to Save the Children and Operation Smile Thailand.
This initiative is part of a global strategy that sees Marriott stage Road to Give events in key markets around the world. In addition to the fun runs in Bangkok, hotel guests and local residents in Thailand can look forward to charity events in Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin throughout October and November.
To register, please visit https://race.thai.run/roadtogive2024
