Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown Held Fitness Fundraiser to Help “Clean the World”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Wednesday, October 14, the employees at Four Points
by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown showed just how committed they are to
sustainability by participating in a nationwide fitness fundraiser. The
fundraiser, “Road to Awareness” is an event organized by Starwood Hotels &
Resorts as part of their larger “Together as One” campaign. Four Points’
participation in this project highlights the hotel’s ongoing commitment to
the community and their duty to engage in environmentally responsible
business practices.
Four Points is committed to green initiatives and this event was another way
for the LEED-certified hotel to engage in environmental stewardship. The
fundraiser itself was hosted by Starwood Hotels & Resorts a worldwide hotel
and leisure company, in association with the Clean the World organization, a
social enterprise committed to saving lives and protecting the planet.
Starwood encouraged their hotels to participate in this event to raise funds
for supporting aid efforts across the globe and Four Points was eager to
participate as its goals directly align with the hotel’s environmental
mission.
“Four Points always strives to be a steward of the community and to use our
resources to make the world a better place,” said Bo Schmitz, General
Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown. “This fundraiser
was a perfect way for Four Points to continue in our dedication to
environmental sustainability while providing a great bonding experience for
our team.”
Four Points participated in this fundraiser with a goal to raising $300 to
be donated to Clean the World. All employees were encouraged to participate
in the event and friends and families were invited to donate to the cause.
In advance of the event, participating employees received pledges from
families and friends to donate money for every mile of exercise they would
complete during the fundraiser. All fundraising efforts culminated in the
fitness event on Wednesday, October 14, when the Four Points team rallied
together to walk, run and bike their way to their fundraising goal. Raising
a total of $370, Four Points surpassed their goal by $70.
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown is a Starwood hotel property
and is locally owned and operated. The hotel received LEED certification for
its superior environmental responsibility. One of the hotel’s main
priorities is sustainable living and environmental awareness. For more
information please visit: www.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with 1,025 properties in 100 countries and
territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of
hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned
brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®,
Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and
Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one
of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval
ownership resorts. For more information, please visit
www.starwoodhotels.com.
About Clean the World
Clean the World is a social enterprise committed to saving lives and
protecting our planet. It offers sustainable, socially responsible, and
charitable programs and services to the international hospitality community.
Clean the World Foundation Inc. is the 501 (c) (3) charitable arm of Clean
the World. Clean the World Foundation Inc. executes its mission of saving
millions of lives around the globe by leading a global hygiene revolution to
distribute recycled soap and hygiene products to children and families
suffering from high death rates due to the top two killers of children
worldwide – acute respiratory infection (pneumonia) and diarrheal diseases
(cholera). For more information visit: www.cleantheworld.org. Text CLEAN to
20222 to donate $10 to help Clean the World.
