Sandals Updates: Good Enough for a Prince & Annual Toy Drive

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Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort recently welcomed Prince Harry of Wales, who spent two days in Saint Lucia, the third stop on a tour of seven Caribbean nations with strong historic links to the monarchy. The prince arrived at the resort on November 24th, to a royal welcome from Sandals General Manager Winston Anderson and his team of resort executives.

“Upon his return to the resort, the prince and a select group of 13 others took advantage of the culinary expertise of Sandals’ chefs in an intimate setting in the Langara Room. Rave reviews from the group, including the prince himself, continue to pour in on the excellence of both the food and the service of the Sandals team. He was thoroughly impressed and most importantly relaxed,” Winston Anderson said.

During his stay, Prince Harry noted that the tranquility at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian Spa & Beach Resort “is one that must be experienced in its entirety.” During his leisure time at the resort, a spokesman said that he took advantage of every opportunity for personal time and relaxation.

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The Sandals Foundation, the non-profit arm of Sandals Resorts International, kicked off #GivingTuesday with its annual Holiday Toy Drive appeal benefitting underprivileged children in the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation once again partnered with Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for children and their for this year’s #InspireJoyWithAToy fundraising campaign.

Through this initiative, when consumers donate to the Foundation’s #InspireJoyWithAToy now through December 25, 2016, Hasbro, Inc. will donate a brand new toy or game (up to 15,000 toys/games in total) to a less fortunate child. In support of Hasbro’s “Play Relief” Efforts, Hasbro has also committed an additional 7,500 toys to kids in the Bahamas and Haiti impacted by Hurricane Matthew. All monies raised will go towards supporting the Foundation’s Holiday Treats events which provides thousands of children with a healthy meal and a toy this Christmas season

Donors are invited to participate in this year’s #InspireJoyWithAToy campaign by logging on to SandalsFoundation.org now through December 25, 2016 and making a tax-deductible contribution. Alternatively, they can mail a check made payable to the Sandals Foundation or send a gift card in the amount of their choice, to the following address: Inspire Joy With A Toy Holiday Toy Drive, c/o Sandals Foundation; 4950 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155.

Additionally, in the spirit of giving, the Sandals Foundation is encouraging all donors to share at #InspireJoyWithAToy how they are helping to spread happiness this Holiday Season.

The Sandals Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created to continue and expand upon the philanthropic work that Sandals Resorts International has undertaken. It is the culmination of three decades of dedication to playing a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where they operate across the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds projects in three core areas: education, community and the environment. One hundred percent of the monies contributed by the general public to the Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean community. To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit online at www.sandalsfoundation.org.