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Convention raises £8k for charities
Wednesday, 23 Oct, 2009
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More than £8,000 was raised for The Family Holiday Association and the ABTA Benevolent Fund at the Travel Convention in Barcelona earlier this month.
The annual fun run, hosted by Argyle Recruitment and sponsored by Barcelona Turisme, Arnold Fisher Insurance Services and Vertical Group, brought in almost £3,000.
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines donated a two week cruise for a prize draw sponsored by Arnold Fisher at the Mega Party, which raised more than £5,000.
Affordable Car Hire raised £400 by taking pictures of delegates at the sports events and during the convention.
FHA director John McDonald said: “We’re really grateful to have been chosen by ABTA as one of the official charities of The Travel Convention.
“We greatly appreciate the level of support we receive from the travel industry. Many thanks to everyone who generously contributed to our fundraising efforts at the Convention.”
ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer said: “I’m delighted with this generous response from delegates at the convention in Barcelona in supporting the Family Holiday Associated and ABTA Benevolent Fund.
“This support is essential in helping us continue to help colleagues and families that are in need.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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