22 Nov 2019
To bring a little joy to Australians whom need it most at this time of year, 20 of the nation's most inspiring business leaders are each donating their time as mentors to fundraising initiative, Feel Mentored, with a goal of raising $40k for Accor Community Fund Australia's five charity partners. Winners to be announced Friday, 6 December 2019, tickets can be purchase online.
At a cost of $10 per ticket, entrants go into the running to win two hours of face-to-face mentorship with one of 20 other lucky raffle winners, with all funds raised presented to Accor Community Fund Australia's charity partners: Kokoda Youth Foundation, Lifeline, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the Australian Childhood Foundation and AIME Mentoring.
Each of the mentors are leaders in their respective industries within Australia, ranging from sports, medicine, law, property, hospitality and mental health awareness, and include:
- Accor Pacific, Chief Operating Officer, Simon McGrath
- Melbourne Storm, Chief Executive Officer, Dave Donaghy
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Chair, Dr John Schubert AO
- 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty AO
- Soap Aid, Lawyer and Former GM Victorian Bar Association, Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Chrapot
- Gold Coast Suns, Chief Executive Officer, Mark Evans
- Mental Health Movement, Founder, Dan Hunt
For the full list of mentors, visit http://feelmentored.com/the-mentors/
Sarah Derry, Accor's Senior Vice President Talent & Culture in the Pacific, oversees more than 21,000 employees and says this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored and to learn from Australia's most inspiring industry leaders.
“Take this opportunity to bolster your career instantly whilst learning from the very best. Feel Mentored is truly a unique opportunity to be mentored face-to-face by one of Australia's most respected business leaders and life coaches. At a small $10 investment, entrants can accelerate their careers in 2020, whilst doing something good, with every dollar raised going directly to Accor Community Fund's charity partners.
“The Accor Community Fund is committed to building healthy families by supporting youth, health & wellbeing and inclusion. Feel Mentored is the ultimate cycle of giving back directly to those in need,” concluded Sarah.
A Golden Ticket will gain entry into each of the 20 draws to win this once-in-a lifetime experience. To purchase tickets, visit http://feelmentored.com/
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Resources:
Media Kit: Feel Mentored brochure, mentor headshots and logos: Download here
Feel Mentored website: http://feelmentored.com/
Accor Community Fund: https://donate.good2give.ngo/accorhotels
ABOUT THE ACCOR COMMUNITY FUND
The Accor Community Fund is committed to Building Healthy Families by supporting the three focus areas of Youth, Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion. Contributions to the community fund goes towards the fund's five foundation partners Kokoda Youth Foundation, Lifeline, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, The Australian Childhood Foundation and AIME Mentoring.
Kokoda Youth Foundation
Kokoda Youth Foundation has grown from a single youth program and event (Kokoda Challenge Youth Program and The Kokoda Challenge) to a range of programs, events and camps around Australia, influencing the lives of thousands of young people every year. Fundraising efforts help expand the reach of Kokoda Youth Foundation's On the Right Track Program.
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour support and suicide prevention services. Suicide is becoming increasingly prevalent in Australia and somewhere in Australia, there is a new call to Lifeline every minute. Fundraising efforts help expand access to Lifeline's crisis services including the development of their digital response services over the next three years.
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a multi-disciplinary research and clinical trial facility with more than 600 scientists and PhD students working across six major research divisions to develop future preventions, treatments and cures. Fundraising efforts help invest in the Garvan Institute's Rare and Neglected Cancer Research Program.
AIME Mentoring
Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) provides a structured educational program for Indigenous kids to access throughout their high school experience. AIME has been running since 2005 and students completing the program are proven to finish school and transition to university, training, further education and employment at the same rate as every Australian child. Fundraising efforts help AIME to reach 20,000 Indigenous kids by the end of 2021 and see hundreds more progressing into a positive post school pathway across Australia.
Australian Childhood Foundation
Australian Childhood Foundation is a leading, national organisation supporting children to recover from the trauma of abuse, neglect and family violence. We provide specialised therapeutic services to children to help them heal. We also educate and empower communities to safeguard children from abuse. We believe all children have the right to a safe and loving childhood. Fundraising efforts will support our specialised therapeutic care teams helping to bring love and safety back to the lives of children and changing their stories around living with the devastating impacts of trauma arising from abuse and family violence.
ABOUT ACCOR
Accor is a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in more than 4,900 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries. With an unrivalled portfolio of brands from luxury to economy, Accor has been providing hospitality savoir-faire for more than 50 years.
Beyond accommodations, Accor enables new ways to live, work, and play with Food & Beverage, nightlife, wellbeing, and coworking brands. To drive business performance, Accor's portfolio of business accelerators amplify hospitality distribution, operations, and experience. Guests have access to one of the world's most attractive hotel loyalty programs—Le Club AccorHotels.
Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation, and plays an active role in giving back to planet and community. Planet 21 – Acting Here endeavours to act for positive hospitality, while Accor Solidarity, the endowment fund, empowers disadvantaged groups through professional training and access to employment.
Accor SA is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACRFY) in the United States. For more information visit accor.com. Or become a fan and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Media enquiries:
Lauren Zoneff - Communications Manager
Accor Pacific
0401 318 385
To find out more about Feel Mentored, contact
Chris Sargeant - Coach & Feel Mentored Coordinator
Accor Pacific
0423 828 885
chris.sargeant@artserieshotels.com.au
