Taking a Step Towards Inclusivity, Marriott International’s Annual Charity Run – Run to Give Returns as ‘Road To Give 2022’ Embracing Different Forms of Movement

Panaji, Goa India, November 28, 2022 – Marriott International returned with the 8th edition of the flagship charity run – Run to Give with a more inclusive and reformed avatar as Road to Give 2022, with an aim to encourage participants from across its South Asia portfolio of hotels to embrace all forms of movement beyond just running vis. walking, cycling, swimming and others.

Goa Marriott Resort and Spa, Fairfield by Marriott, Goa Anjuna, Fairfield by Marriott, Goa Calangute all a part of Marriott International, came together and organized the charity run on 26th November 2022.

This annual charity run is an integral part of the Marriott South Asia calendar and is a testament to the company’s commitment to cultivate a people-first environment that promotes the associates’ well-being and drives its people to care for the communities where they do business. This year, Road to Give 2022 had committed to lend support across 143 hotels from Marriott International hotels and resorts in South Asia who will come together to raise funds to support RISING STAR OUTREACH OF INDIA- (https://risingstaroutreach.org/), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and

Their families to rise above the stigma associated with leprosy and to live healthy, productive lives through quality education, medical care, and community development.

Road to Give 2022 is essentially a step towards creating a space for inclusion in our bid towards making tangible a contribution towards the upliftment of the communities around us. The annual run is an opportunity for Marriott International associates, along with family and guests to come together and make a move, this year in all possible ways, in the direction of a more diverse and accommodative future which holds space for individuals from across the spectrum. The idea is to make the event larger and cohesive each year by taking participants closer to our TakeCare philosophies by adding new facets and elements to the annual run”

Ranju Alex – Area Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International.

With an aim to incorporate participation from across the country, the run was open to Marriott associates, partners as well as families, friends and guests who could join the event, lend support, take some time to reflect, care for their bodies and minds and most importantly to be part of a larger, purposeful initiative that aims at us helping build a more cohesive and responsible society.

The run held in Goa was a 6 KM run, where participants ran along the banks of the Mandovi River. The participants were entitled to t-shirts, breakfast, and completion certificates after the marathon. The

marathon concluded with a jubilant celebration along with the prize distribution to the winners of the event, Men Category: Sohel Madar and Women’s Category: Helna Thottan Apte.

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