Hyundai-RCCW hold Dream Cricket Day

Hyundai Lanka (Pvt) Ltd partnered with the Rotary Club of Colombo West (RCCW) to organize Dream Cricket Day to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Differently-abled primary school children taking part in Dream Cricket Day 2012

The one-day event, which took place recently, saw the participation of the Bradman Foundation and the Movement Disorder Foundation in a special day of excellent sportsmanship and cricket skills for 100 differently-abled primary school children at the NCC Grounds in Colombo.

Elaborating on the latest CSR initiative by Hyundai, Heinz A. Reuter, Hyundai Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. managing director said “We have a clear vision with regard to our responsibilities in terms of giving back to the communities in which we operate. In this instance, we have partnered with RCCW to reach out to marginalized sections of our society and empower these youth to reach beyond their physical limitations, improve their skills in sport and have fun in the process.”

“We recognize that the differently abled lack access to and are often not afforded the opportunities that others take for granted. It is therefore extremely gratifying to be a part of such an event in Sri Lanka and I am personally touched at the level of commitment and enthusiasm of these youth,” he added. The unique event, which took place with the auspices of the Bradman Foundation, saw all participants receiving a kit from Cricket Australia sponsored by Hyundai Lanka.

The chief guest at the event was Adam Jones Counsellor of the Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, while the guests of honour included Rt. Ken Adam of Rotary Club Bowral, Australia, Bradman Foundation Ambassador Rick McCarthy and Trustee for the Movement Disorder Foundation Brendan McNally.