First Car Rental Supports Estee Lauder Pink Illumination Ball

Online, June 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - First Car Rental has a proud social responsibility strategy supporting vital organisations in South Africa. Social responsibility is an on-going process which requires attention and input to make a difference to people and places where the need is greatest.

First Car Rental has taken on a variety of projects to support the upliftment of local communities. Corporate Social Responsibility Projects that First Car Rental has driven and worked on, to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than others include:

International Documentary 'Girlz Kickin' HIV!' - A documentary about young girls in South Africa who use the power of street soccer in the fight against HIV and Aids.

Bobs for Good Freedom Revolution - The purpose of the Freedom Revolution Unicycle Tour was to raise awareness for the Bob's for Good Foundation.

The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Exploitation in Travel and Tourism - First Car Rental has signed the Code of Conduct, taking a stance against the sex tourism industry and leading the way in combating the exploitation of thousands of children

Breast Cancer Awareness - First Car Rental facilitated bra collection points at 4 of their major airport branches, and sponsored a 2009 Mazda 3

Wet Nose Animal Shelter - A registered "right to life" organisation that is involved in the rehabilitation of abandoned, neglected and abused animals.

KZN Athletics - First Car Rental has a community service sponsorship with KZN Athletics (KZNA)

Teachers Without Borders - South Africa - First Car Rental supports TWBSA by sponsoring two vehicles for the duration of the projects in South Africa. This is great support for rural development.

Estee Lauder Pink Illumination Ball and breast cancer awareness.

This sparkling Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign raises funds for Look Good Feel Better Foundation and takes place on the 21st July at the Helderfontein Estate.

The evening will be filled with amazing entertainment. You can also take part in the Pink auction with fabulous items to bid for. First Car Rental is giving away car rentals to all the holiday auctions.

How can you help?
• Buy a table, or two, or three... Remember, breast cancer touches all our hearts.
• Tables cost R 20,000 for a table of 10. Seats cost R 2,000 each

Give a donation
• Bid at the auction on pink diamonds, pink champagne, pink Harley Davidson, artwork, trip to New York...
• Donate an amazing auction item
• Gentlemen volunteer to be part of the "Singular Sensation" chorus line

The Goal
• Raise at least R5 million for Look Good...Feel Better
• Have every major "Captain of Industry" at this event
• Have a fun-filled evening with friends

Contact
Vicky Harris
Event Organiser
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Tel: (011) 502 6936
Cell: (071) 608 8793
[email protected]