Fundraising walks held on 500 cruises each year
SEATTLE, Feb. 3, 2016 /CNW/ -- In honor of World Cancer
Day tomorrow, Feb. 4, Holland America
Line is proud to announce that to date cruise guests and employees
of the company have raised more than $4.7
million for cancer support through "On Deck" programming.
The current On Deck for a Cause program benefits six international
cancer organizations located in the
United States, Canada,
Australia, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.
On Deck invites guests to participate in a noncompetitive 5k
fundraising walk during every sailing on each of the line's 13
ships, with hundreds of thousands of cruisers having walked in
support of the program since its inception in 2006. Proceeds are
distributed among the American Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer
Society, Cancer Council Australia, Cancer Research UK, Deutsche
Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid) and
KWF Kankerbestrijding (Dutch Cancer Society). Previously the
program benefitted Susan G. Komen
for the Cure.
"We sincerely thank all Holland America Line guests and
employees who have generously donated to On Deck for a Cause and
helped us reach $4.7 million to help
fight cancer," said Orlando Ashford,
president of Holland America Line. "Cancer is a disease that
touches too many lives around the world. Through On Deck we will
continue to help find a cure."
Guests of all ages are invited to donate $20 to the Holland America Line Foundation, with
a minimum of 75 percent ($15)
distributed to the organizations. The remaining 25 percent covers
program and administrative expenses. On a day at sea, participants
join in a 5k walk around the ship's decks. Guests may walk less or
not at all, as they prefer. Participants also receive an On Deck
for a Cause T-shirt and wristband and attend a post-walk reception.
Depending on the ship, the distance to reach 5k ranges from nine to
12 laps.
In 2016, more than 500 On Deck for a Cause events will be held
across the Holland America Line fleet on every cruise, with walks
taking place in Alaska,
Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, the Baltic,
Canada and New England, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Mexico, New
Zealand, the Panama Canal, Hawaii and the South Pacific and South America.
Holland America Line Committed to Giving Back
Holland America Line and its
corporate foundation's charitable-giving programs include cash
sponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-fare cruise
donations for nonprofit fundraising events, donations of usable
shipboard items around the world, employee volunteerism and other
philanthropic activities.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of
13 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on
order for delivery in April 2016, as
well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due for delivery in
November 2018.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position at the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by
Food & Wine magazine; Explorations Café, powered by The
New York Times; and Digital Workshop
powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at
venues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and
B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council that comprises world-famous chefs who design
dishes exclusively for our guests.
CONTACT: Sally Andrews
PHONE: 800-637-5029
EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com
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