‘Make Cystic Fibrosis Invincible’
Stay Over at Choice Hotels And Help Those Living with Cystic Fibrosis Become Invincible
To celebrate its two year partnership, Choice Hotels will donate $2 to Cystic Fibrosis NZ from every night stayed at any Choice hotel across New Zealand from 25 May until 31 May.
With more than 35 hotels across New Zealand including the Econo Lodge, Comfort, Quality and Clarion hotel brands, Choice Hotels hopes to raise $15,000 through the ‘Make Cystic Fibrosis Invincible’ initiative.
Trent Fraser, Choice Hotels Chief Executive Officer, is
thrilled to be involved in the fundraising efforts for a
second year.
“Effectively the more people that stay at
our hotels over this period, the more we can give to this
important cause. We are so pleased of how much we are able
to contribute to the lives of those living with cystic
fibrosis and urge anyone planning to travel during this time
to support the cause by simply choosing to book a bed with
Choice,” Fraser says.
Belinda Burnett, Chief Executive
Officer of Cystic Fibrosis NZ, said the money raised will go
directly towards the organisation’s hard-working
fieldworkers.
“Our fieldworkers travel the country to support and positively influence the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis, both in their homes, in hospitals and specialist visits,” said Burnett.
“We are incredibility grateful to Choice Hotels for
its support which has enabled us to significantly reduce our
running costs, allowing us to make a stronger impact on the
lives of those living with the disorder,” she
said.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common life threatening
genetic disorder affecting New Zealand children. The
condition affects several organs, especially the lungs and
pancreas, by clogging them with mucus. It can cause
shortness of breath, a chronic cough and repeated chest
infections. The average life expectancy for those with
cystic fibrosis is significantly lower than the general
population.
This will be the second of several
initiatives undertaken by Choice Hotels in its partnership
for the charity, with a further fundraising initiative
planned during the critical Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Week.
www.choicehotels.co.nz
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