AmCham RCGC Golf Tournament on August 25
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham) in partnership
with the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) is organizing the Annual AmCham
RCGC Golf Tournament for the 13th year on August 25, 2012 at the RCGC.
The AmCham RCGC Golf Tournament has a rich history of supporting
worthy CSR projects through the years. The charity donations have always
been channeled to the most deserving in society. In the past, AmCham
with the support of their sponsors, have contributed to Jaipur Limb
Foundation, Castle Street Maternity Hospital, the Cancer Hospital in
Maharagama and registered Orphanages to name a few. During the past two
years AmCham and RCGC have identified and assisted in the educational
requirements of needy children of the caddie staff and others in the
vicinity of the RCGC.
The children were awarded school bags, school books, uniform
materials, shoes etc. Scholarships were awarded to children who
performed exceptionally well at exams to meet their future educational
expenses and also to pursue their higher studies. This year too, the
donation will be used for the same purpose and the organizers expect a
substantial number of children to benefit. This year’s tournament is
expected to attract around 250 golfers both local and expatriates
community in Sri Lanka.
AmCham President Viaya Ratnayake said that AmCham is honoured to be
partnered by two of the leading corporates in the finance and
telecommunication sectors respectively. He said that this partnership
will not only help achieve CSR objectives but also provide a good
networking opportunity. The tournament is being sponsored by the NDB
bank and Airtel.
He further said that this tournament has gone from strength to
strength over the years due to the immense support received from the
sponsors, well wishes and participants.Chairman of the organizing
committee of AmCham, Primal Wijayanayake said that this tournament is a
much anticipated event in the golfing calendar of RCGC and having helped
a number of needy in society over the years it has now being channeled
to the needy community surrounding RCGC.
He expressed his sincere gratitude to the sponsors and to his
organizing team for working tirelessly in putting this event together.
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