Radisson charity appeal delivers 17,000 boxes

The Box Appeal, a month-long annual charity campaign organised by the Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels, concluded with the delivery of 17,000 boxes to the underprivileged.

A total of 24 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels, along with associated charities, schools, and workplaces, participated in the appeal, which was conducted in seven countries in the Middle East.

Members of the community, from schools to corporations, contributed by filling boxes with essential items for underprivileged workers across the Middle East and Africa.

“We will be making a difference to the lives of more than 4000 people,” said Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat general manager Marius Wolmarans.

Volunteers cooperated to fill boxes with predetermined items to meet the daily needs of the underprivileged, including anti-bacterial soap, razors and shaving cream, t-shirts, and more.

“Boxes were swiftly picked up from all the distribution points and we have received a large number back,” said Park Inn by Radisson Muscat and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Duqm cluster general manager Rabih Zein.

Sponsors of The Box Appeal in Oman includes Renaissance Services, Carillion Alawi, Gulf Agency Company (Oman), National Mineral Water Company, The Oman Avenues Mall, Oman United Agencies, The Flower Shop Muscat, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Muscat Printing Press, Y Oman, Al Wisal 96.5 FM and Merge FM 104.8.

Schools in Oman contributed towards making this charity campaign a success; these include Sultan School, PDO School, Qurum Private School, Al Seeb International School, Indian School Ghubra, British School Muscat, American British Academy , Sohar International School, Azzan Bin Qais School, Al Sahwa School, Philippine School, Royal Flight School, My School and Alruwad International School (A.I.S ).