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friday in early october 2011 helping the London Wetland
Centre prepare for the changing of the seasons. The team of
volunteers, led by Chris Lindsay, AsW Group hr Director
(europe), spent the day planting over 2,500 autumn bulbs
in preparation for autumn visitors to the London Wetland
Centre and raised just over eur500 (usD670) in donations
through the sponsorship of their families and friends. “This
was a truly fantastic opportunity for us to give something
back to the local community whilst continuing to strengthen
our team,” said Mr Lindsay.
following the tragic 5.7 magnitude earthquake in turkey
in early november 2011, Watsons turkey was moved to
continue their Volunteer Month efforts by donating 1,000
personal care items to victims, alongside a donation of
tL10,000 (about usD5,400) to the red Crescent, the local
disaster relief organisation.
Joining Watsons turkey and the battersea team in the
european effort was Marionnaud in spain and its “Week
of hugs” campaign, which raised funds for many causes
over the course of a week. Marionnaud partnered with local
nGo Ayuda en Acción for this event, during which visitors
to Marionnaud stores were invited to hug staff members in
order to raise money for a new cause each day. for example,
all ‘hug money’ raised on Monday was donated to support
hunger alleviation, all hugs on tuesday raised money for
the equal treatment of women, and so on. for each hug
given and received, Marionnaud donated eur1 to Ayuda en
Acción. In total, 10,950 hugs were given and received during
the Week of hugs, and so a total of eur10,950 was donated.
back in Asia, Watsons taiwan teamed up – and tied
Staff from PARKnSHOP China bring health
and wellness advice to the homes of elderly
community members.
Top: A group of young participants pause for a team photo following
the Watsons Taiwan Hand-in-Hand with Love charity fun race.
Middle: Members of Retail Hong Kong chaperone a trip for
underprivileged children that included coral viewing and kite flying.
Bottom: Staff from the Superdrug Head Office host a Cycle to the
Moon charity bike race.