BAE Systems Makes Donation To Unicef Challenge
By Huraizah Ahmad

Bandar Seri Begawan - BAE Systems yesterday handed $2,500 in donation to Sheraton Utama Hotel's Unicef Challenge 2006.

On hand to present the cheque to Sheraton Utama Hotel general manager Datin Hjh Zainah Bujang was BAE Systems vice president Michael Bentinck.

Also in attendance to witness the handover were Unicef ambassador to Sheraton Utama Hotel- Jenny Jee and the hotel's Unicef committee members.

A portion of the contribution will be used to produce $1,500 worth of Unicef Challenge t-shirts, which will be available for sale to members of the public starting October 1 at the hotel lobby. All proceeds from the sale will be directed to be Unicef Challenge fund.

"BAE Systems, as a responsible defence company, supports communities and charities in the countries where we operate, through donations of cash, practical support, materials and equipment for the benefit of the community.

We are once again delighted to contribute to, and provide our support for such a worthy cause that benefits many needy children around the world. I would like to personally wish the Unicef Challenge 2006 team a great success," said Bentinck yesterday.

Meanwhile, as part of its fundraising campaign for Unicef, Sheraton Utama Hotel will hold a night car boot sale tomorrow at its parking lot. For more information, contact the hotel at 224-4272. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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