Royal Resorts Foundation News

Here is a round up of news from the Royal Resorts Foundation. As of March 1, over $170,000 pesos has been donated to our causes and we would like to thank all those Royal Resorts members, guests and staff who have made a contribution. With your support we are closer to achieving our 2012 goals but the road is long. Please give generously.

April is Earth Month

Global warming, deforestation, pollution, dwindling wildlife populations, poisoned rivers and oceans…the problems facing our planet are immense. It is up to all of us to do what we can to protect it. April is Earth Month and around the world special events such as tree planting, beach cleaning, light bulb replacement, recycling drives and garden projects have been taking place, reaching a peak in the days leading up to and after Earth Day, April 22. It’s time to work together for a sustainable future by pledging an Act of Green to protect the planet. Take a look at some of the ways you can make the change to a greener lifestyle.

• Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
  Buy products in returnable and recyclable containers and reuse and recycle as much as you can. Recycle plastics, glass, tin, aluminum and other metals, paper, clothing and more.
• Switch to reusable stainless steel or aluminum water bottles and stop buying water in plastic bottles.
• Say no to plastic bags
  Instead of plastic or paper bags, use cotton or nylon shopping bags.
• Use chemical-free household products.
  Environmentally friendly cleaning, soaps and laundry products made from natural ingredients are now widely available. Make the change and help reduce water pollution and our reliance on chemicals.
• Recycle paper at home and in the office and consider switching to digital editions of newspapers, magazines and books you can read on your tablet or smart phone.
  Switching to recycled paper toilet tissue, kitchen rolls and napkins helps save trees, protect fresh water supplies and reduce chlorine pollution.
• Switch to energy saving bulbs and timers and turn off the lights when you leave the room. Unplug electrical appliances after use. Dishwashers and dryers are two of the most household appliances that use the most energy, consider whether you really need to use them. Make sure your heating and air-conditioning systems and refrigerator are all adjusted to the correct temperature.
• Save water by installing water-saving nozzles on all taps including showers, and check pipes for leaks. Use cold water for washing where possible. If you are going to water your garden, do it in the evening and use rainwater or grey waste-water.
• Compost food scraps and garden waste.
• When designing a garden, incorporate plants and trees that attract bees, butterflies and birds
• Consume more fruit and vegetables and less meat. Buy certified organic or farmers markets produce.
• Purchase organic clothing and clothes that are ethically made
• Walk or bike wherever possible instead of using your car.
• Join a car pool or use public transport where possible.
• Make sure your car tires are inflated to the correct level, by doing this you are using less gas.
• Campaign for investment in renewable energy alternatives such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal power.
• Why not participate in community initiatives such as beach cleaning, reforestation, urban garden projects, wildlife protection and environmental education in your hometown and even when you are on vacation.
• Support conservation and sustainable development causes around the world.

Help the Royal Resorts Foundation Protect the Mayan Jungle

This Earth Month, we invite you to support the Royal Resorts Foundation conservation cause: Protecting the Mayan Jungle
 
The Royal Resorts Foundation is participating in a regional initiative to preserve four million hectares of tropical forest in the state of Quintana Roo. An important green lung and renowned for its biodiversity, the Mayan Jungle is under threat, as is its other hidden treasure, the underground rivers and cenotes that are the only sources of fresh water in the area.
 
Our 2012 goal is to raise $30,000 US for the preservation of 5,000 acres of jungle. With your generous support, we can protect the forest and its wildlife, keep area water sources clean for future generations and fight climate change.

Vacation Activities in Support of the Royal Resorts Foundation

By participating in several craft workshops available at the Resort Activity Centers guests can support the Royal Resorts Foundation. They include Recycling Art, the creative use of waste materials at The Royal Haciendas, and Finger Painting at The Royal Sands and The Royal Caribbean.

There’s an artist in all of us and Finger Painting offers guests the chance to spend the morning oil painting ceramic tiles with two talented artists from Palenque in Chiapas and Tabasco. These cousins learned their craft from their grandfather and have been decorating tiles for over 18 years.

The session starts with a lesson on mixing colors, the finger painting technique and how to follow the design. Under the watchful eye of the master who oversees quality control, everybody can produce a beautiful souvenir of their Mexican Caribbean vacation.

Every design is different and each tile contains a fragment of the artist’s soul and a commitment to the Royal Resorts Foundation causes. If you would like to participate, the workshops are held at The Royal Caribbean on Thursday and at The Royal Sands on Friday, both from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., poolside.

Our Recent Donors

We would like to thank Monda and Sagalkin S., members at The Royal Islander, who donated $1,000 US to the Royal Resorts Foundation during their recent vacation to support our cancer and conservation campaigns. Monda has fought her own battle with cancer and is an active campaigner and fundraiser in Maryland and Sagalkin is a keen conservationist.

An interview with them and a video testimonial will be posted on this page in the days to come. Additional thanks go out to Jennifer R. who donated two cribs and Barbara M. who generously gave scholastic materials to the Mano Amiga School.

Royal Resorts employees are also rallying to the cause and are using the collection boxes by the staff entrances to the resorts or donating more significant amounts as was the case of Juan José A.

If you would like to make a larger donation to the Royal Resorts Foundation, it may be possible to arrange visits to the Mano Amiga School at Ciudad de la Alegría or meetings with the representatives of the other organizations supported by the Foundation. If this is the case, please write to: contact@royalresortsfoundation.org

Monda Sagalkin testimonial – Royal Resorts Foundation

World Cancer Day

February 4 is World Cancer Day and as we say a prayer for all those who are battling this terrible disease in all its forms, it’s time to unite and see what we can do to help. Donate to the Royal Resorts Foundation today and join the fight against cancer in Cancun. With your generous support we will be raise money for the Grupo Desafio S.A. de C.V. cancer awareness campaign and life saving medical studies and treatments for patients who cannot afford to pay for them.

• Breast cancer affects 1 in 11 women in Cancun
• Quintana Roo has one of the highest levels of cervical-uterine cancer

Our goal is to raise $30,000 US to pay for

• 250 mammograms
• 300 APE studies for prostate cancer
• 250 HPV vaccinations for suspected cases of Human Papillomavirus

Donate today

• Did you know that cancer costs the world’s economy more than any other disease?
• Did you know that 1 in 3 cancer cases can be prevented.
• Did you know that cancer kills more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB combined?
• Did you know that where you live matters when it comes to cancer?
• Did you know that 60% of breast cancer deaths occur in developing countries.

Source: World Cancer Day – Union for International Cancer Control