Ethos Public Relations Manchester

2010 Beach Volleyball Tournament is a huge success

by Ethos public relations

Suits were swapped for sports gear recently when Londoners competed in the second Urban Beach Volleyball Tournament on Friday 11 June at Broadgate Circle, to raise money for National disability charity, Action For Kids.

14 teams, including those from Intercontinental Hotels, HSBC, ICAP and City of London Police, took part in the tournament to raise money for the charity, which supports children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their families and carers across the country.

Alpha Smashers, the team from the world’s premier interdealer broker, ICAP beat Mitsubishi in a thrilling final and the 138 players from all the teams were supported by spectators cheering on from the balconies around the court.

The event raised £50,000 for the charity’s invaluable work and will be used to buy equipment and provide aid and support for children with various disabilities.

Sarah Greene, Events Fundraiser at Action For Kids said: “We had a great day. The sun was shining and the competition was keenly contested – and what’s more is that we raised an extraordinary amount of money to help the young people across the country.”

“We rely on donations and are very grateful to everyone who took part and donated as they put a big smile on the kids’ faces.”

For more information about Action For Kids and the Urban Beach Volleyball Tournament, visit the website at www.actionforkids.org.

Posted at 17^th June 2010