Philanthropy
An Evening To Empower Children Through Power Of Play
Many people took play for granted when they were children, but others aren't as fortunate. The "power of play" to overcome challenges and build a happy and grounded life is the driving force of a charity that this publication is delighted to call a partner.
Right To Play UK, this news service’s charity partner, has announced details of its popular annual Sports Quiz event. This year’s annual fundraiser will take place at the InterContinental Park Lane in London on 23 November, promising to kick off the festive season with a night of sporting trivia, celebrity guests and competitive fun.
This year's interactive event will be hosted by sports
broadcaster John Inverdale, who will take the helm as quizmaster
for the evening. Inverdale will be joined by sporting legends
including John Barnes, Chemmy Alcott and Sander Westerveld, as
guests test their sporting knowledge, compete for the coveted
Sports Quiz trophy, and help to raise funds to protect, educate
and empower children around the world.
The evening is Right To Play’s flagship fundraising event in the
UK. It supports the charity’s work to help children to stay in
school and graduate, to resist exploitation and overcome
prejudice, to prevent disease, and to heal from war and abuse. As
pioneers in a unique approach to learning, both inside and
outside of the classroom, Right To Play creates programmes around
the world that harness play, one of the most fundamental forces
in a child’s life, to help children dismantle barriers and
embrace opportunities.
Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of guests on the
night, the event raised more than £300,000 to support Right To
Play’s work, enabling vulnerable children in 15 countries in
Asia, Africa and the Middle East to stay in education and develop
key life skills to help them rise above adversity. Find out more
about the impact of their play-based programmes here.
More information
Right To Play’s Sports Quiz takes place on 23 November 2023 at
the InterContinental Park Lane in London. Visit Right To Play’s
Sports Quiz website to discover more
and watch highlights of last year’s event here.
Table packages are for up to 10 guests each and include access to
a networking drinks reception, three-course dinner with wine and
beer, entry to the interactive Sports Quiz and the chance to bid
on top auction prizes.
For more details, please contact Emma Hutton at events_uk@righttoplay.com
