Marco Island Marriott Resort, Gulf Club & Spa Sponsors the Children's Miracle Network Torch Relay
Open to the Public for Sponsorship and/or Participant Interest
MARCO ISLAND, FL, November 4, 2005. Join the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa and Children's Miracle Network by participating in The Torch Relay on Friday, November 11, 2005 at 4 pm. This heartwarming relay event extends from Washington D.C. to Southern California in an effort to raise money by running, walking and cycling. Volunteers or sponsors with a minimum $25 donation will carry the torch from the Judge S.S. Jolly Bridge to the resort, with police escorts along the way. A complimentary beach barbeque provided by the management and staff of the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa will be waiting for all volunteers upon reaching the finish line. Registration begins at 3 pm in the Islands Ballroom, and transportation by Naples Transportation and Tours, will be provided from the resort to the bridge. All participants will receive free parking and additional information can be found at www.torch-relay.org/index.html. On Saturday, November 12, bicycles will carry the torch from the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa to the South Beach Marriott at Miami Beach as it continues its journey across the United States.
In addition, the resort actively participates in Marriott International's "Spirit to Serve" philosophy, which reflects the genuine desire of Marriott hotels and associates spanning the globe to give resources, time and energy to help make a difference in the lives of others.
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