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Wish Upon a Star across Hilton Malaysia

Christmas is celebrated across the globe with faith, joy and enthusiasm. It is the season of love, happiness and peace. In this time of good tidings, Hilton Hotels in Malaysia are rekindling the true essence of Christmas by making a child’s wish come true

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This fundraisin­g initiative, set to begin from Dec 1 to Christmas Day, is aimed at raising funds and fulfilling a child’s wish. Two brands from the Hilton portfolio in Malaysia, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Resorts, will adopt a child each to follow their wish journey from start to finish and making their wish come true via proceeds made in December.

Guests are invited to participat­e in the “When You Wish Upon A Star” campaign by buying Christmas-related items with a blue star sticker, such as Christmas

Yule Log cakes, Santa cookies, and even buffet lunches and dinners created by the in-house chefs from Hilton in Malaysia. RM2 from each sale purchase of every Christmas-related item will be channelled to the foundation to bring the magic of Christmas to a terminally ill child.

Jamie Mead, regional general manager, Malaysia said: “At Hilton, we use our power in hospitalit­y to create a positive impact on the community. The reason for the season of giving extends far beyond the needs of our nearest and dearest, but to all who are in need. It is truly an honour to be working with MakeA-Wish Malaysia to make a difference in a child’s life.”

Mead added that as Hilton’s vision is to fill the Earth with the light and warmth of hospitalit­y, Hilton wants to surprise and delight these children by making their wishes come true this Christmas. “By giving back to society, we are honoured to put a smile on their faces and put their worries behind for a day. This makes our job mean so much more.”

Irene Tan, chief executive officer, Make-A-Wish Malaysia said, “At Make-AWish Malaysia, we want to allow each and every child together with their families to put aside their challenges for a day. By making their wish come true, we can fill them with hope, strength and joy. Working with Hilton to give back to these children, is something worthwhile. Hilton is changing the way of hospitalit­y, one step at a time.”

Tan added that this programme provides an opportunit­y to make an impact on the life of the adopted child. The financial investment provided from the sales of the Christmas-related items ensures, that the foundation has the funds to grant the wishes of every eligible child.

Join us and make a child’s wish come true by buying your Christmas goodies at these hotels: Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Kuching, Hilton Kota Kinabalu, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang.

For more informatio­n on Make-A-Wish Malaysia, visit makeawish.org.my.

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