The Chukka Foundation and Hanover Charities target $5m in fundraiser
The Chukka Foundation and Hanover Charities are hosting their annual polo charity event on Sunday, February 18, at the Sandy Bay Polo Field in Hanover.
As a premier fundraising event in the western region, Hanover Charities and The Chukka Foundation are aiming to raise $5m to provide scholarships and implement community projects. The support of banks, insurance companies and local businesses will be anticipated as in previous years.
One of the event’s main sponsors is the Jamaica Tourist Board.
The polo matches will begin at 2 p.m. with a match of Under-18 players, followed by the adults. A prize-giving will be held following each match. In addition, a DJ will play for the afternoon. Some of the other fun events will include a hat competition for the ladies, an entertaining photo booth with amusing props, and exciting auctions run by an auctioneer extraordinaire.
Hanover Charities and Chukka Caribbean have hosted the polo match at the Chukka Polo Field in Sandy Bay for years. This partnership not only creates a one-of-a-kind social event in western Jamaica, but the funds raised at the Polo match will provide scholarships for a number of youth in Hanover and St James to pursue tertiary education.
PROSPECTED ATTENDEES
Over 500 people representing the local and international community are expected to attend the event. Combined with the Sugar Cane Ball activities hosted by the Round Hill Hotel & Villas each year, several of their guests are expected to attend the polo matches.
Now in its 61st year, the ball will be staged on Saturday, February 17.
The Chukka Foundation is dedicated to achieving immediate and lasting changes to the lives of children, youth and families in their local communities by the beneficiaries empowerment through education, scholarships and improving lives, and offering their philanthropic support. The Chukka Foundation also promotes responsible and compassionate care towards animal welfare. In the past, The Chukka Foundation has assisted the Lucea Infant School, Chester Basic School, Sandy Bay Basic School, The Montego Bay Animal Haven, ICC Beach Clean-Up programmes and breast cancer awareness, to name a few.
The Hanover Charities is the largest non-profit organisation in western Jamaica. Hanover Charities, since its inception, has invested millions of dollars to the parish of Hanover. The charity provides help to a number of charitable efforts each year, including school, feeding programmes. The elderly or homeless are served over 600 hearty meals from the Cecile Clare Kitchen of Love.