‘Better Ball’ Charity Golf Tournament Tees Off
14 February 2008 by Riffa Views
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The Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy Charity Golf Tournament was launched today at an opening ceremony held at His Majesty King Hamad’s golf course in Safriya.
The event which is taking place from the 14th to 16th February is being held to raise funds on behalf of Bahrain Mobility International (BMI). Present at the opening ceremony were Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views, title sponsor of the tournament, golfers, sponsors and other invited guests.
The ‘Better Ball’ golf tournament which attracted 250 participants is being held to commemorate the death of Shaikh Faisal, former President of the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation, who tragically died in a car accident in January 2006. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Bahrain Mobility International (BMI), a charity strongly supported by Shaikh Faisal during his lifetime.
Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views commented: “We are delighted to extend our support to the Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) once again as title sponsors of this charitable event.”
He continued: “The majority of children and adults who attend BMI are in need of specialized equipment and therapists to keep their condition as stable as possible. This is worth remembering because that is what the next three days are all about, to give back to those members from our society which need our support.”
The ‘Better Ball’ tournament is open to the invited guests of corporate sponsors on day one and two. The winners of the tournament will be announced during the closing ceremony which will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit on Saturday, 16th February 2008.
Event Sponsor Summary
Title Sponsor: Riffa Views (BD15, 000)
Partner Sponsors: Projects System Group, Batelco, ICAP (BD5000 each)
Hole Sponsors: Freshfields (BD2000), IADC (BD2000), Well Flow International (BD2000), Atkins, Bahrain Royal Flight, DeLeeuw, Aer Rianta, BGD Nass, Hempel Paints, Gulf Air, DHL Express, DHL Aviation, Bahrain Petroleum Company, Standard Chartered, , Ministry of the Interior, Winton Capital, AON, Hilti, Serco, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait, Pan Gulf, Caltex, HSBC, Cebarco, Merrill Lynch, Eskan Bank, NCB Capital (BD1000 each)
Support Sponsors: Bahrain Airport Services (Catering), Euro Motors (Hole In One Prize), AXA Insurance (Hole in One Prize), Bahrain International Circuit (Reception Venue), Coca-Cola (Refreshments), Bahrain Confidential, Bahrain This Month, Gulf Daily News, Vision Communications (Media Support)
Riffa Views’ donation gives mobility a boost
10 December 2007 by Riffa Views
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Today, Riffa Views – as part of its title sponsorship for the second year running of the “Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy” and in support of the Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) – donated a specialist wheelchair to Ahmed Jaffar, a young adult with special needs.
The wheelchair is highly manoeuverable, durable and easy to carry – all features which can greatly improve the quality of life of a person with limited mobility. Riffa Views’ commitment to this charitable cause is in line with its long-term objective to encourage the youth of Bahrain in sports, education and social development.
Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views said: “Although the ‘Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy’ is based around a golf event, I am sure that many companies and individuals would wish to add their support, even if they do not participate in golf. We would like to encourage those people to contribute in a way that adds support to the event and provides something tangible for all those with special needs.”
“The majority of adults and children who attend BMI are in desperate need of a specialized wheelchair, not only to give mobility, but to stop their condition from getting worse. In addition to our overall support for BMI, we have contributed BD1,000 to purchase one of these wheelchairs for one of the young adults. Similar contributions would provide wheelchairs for the other kids or adults at the centre, so if golf is not your chosen sport, then please donate in support of the ‘Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy’ and let BMI purchase a wheelchair in your name.”
To make a donation to BMI, please call Dreena Rogers, Liaison Officer and Fundraiser, on 39615356.
