Port Denarau Marina backs Disability Gala Awards

Port Denarau Marina has stepped in to support the country’s first Disability Gala Awards 2019.

The Disability Gala Awards and Concert of Hope will be held at the Holiday Inn, Suva on March 9.

Port Denarau Marina general manager Cynthia Rasch, said Port Denarau Marina is delighted to support United Blind Persons of Fiji and be a sponsor for the Dis­ability Gala Awards and Concert of Hope.

“We believe that by supporting the cause, we have the power to im­prove the lives of those living with disabilities and encourage them to attend training and workshops to gain better skills and employ­ment,” she said.

“Our company’s existence is part of a bigger system of people, val­ues and nature. We endeavour to contribute to the communities in which we operate through the sup­port of community initiatives and local charities.”

Event coordinator Rajneel Pras­ad said, all monies raised will be given to the United Blind Persons of Fiji (UBPFA) in association with the Fiji National Council of Disabled Persons (FNCDP).

“They have given $1500 for sup­port, they are not sponsoring any category and we are very thankful for such gesture,” he said.

Prasad added that tickets are sell­ing fast.

Other sponsors for the event in­cludes Fiji National University, Telecom Fiji Limited, HFC, Wynd­ham, Holiday Inn, Fundraiser Agency (Fiji), Tech360, Max Pub­lishing, 360 Events, Niranjans, Goodman Fielder, Port Denarau Marina, Bula Events Group, Bright Future Films, Coca-Cola Amatil, Media and Marketing, Paradise Beverages, Resort Relax, Rako, Pure Fiji and Malamala Beach Club Fiji.

Source: Fiji Sun