Eighth annual Dialog Enterprise Rotary Par 3 Charity Golf Classic on 26 Oct.

From left: Royal Colombo Golf Club Captain Amrith de Soysa, Dialog Enterprise Group Chief Officer Navin Peiris, The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan President Roshan Peries, Asia Securities Chairman Dumith Fernando, Sovereign Maxwell Holdings Chandri Jayatilleke and Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan Project Chair Kumar Mirchandani 

The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan (RCCM) will tee off the annual eighth Dialog Enterprise Rotary Par 3 Charity Golf Classic on 26 October at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).

There will be two tee off times scheduled at 7 a.m. and 12 noon.

This event, a unique and challenging golf experience serves a noble cause, raising funds for RCCM’s community service projects, particularly the Rotary for Little Hearts Project.

The Dialog Enterprise Rotary Par 3 Charity Golf Classic, known for transforming the 18-hole RCGC course into a Par 54 layout, challenges golfers with a distinct twist where every hole is played as a Par 3. The event offers a mix of fun, competitiveness, and camaraderie, drawing some of the most enthusiastic golfers from Sri Lanka’s business and sports communities.

Rotary for Little Hearts Project takes centre stage as the main avenue for fundraising, aiming to support the expansion of paediatric cardiac care at Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Colombo.

The Rotary for Little Hearts Project is part of Rotary District 3220’s efforts to raise $ 1 million to upgrade the paediatric cardiac and intensive care facilities at LRH, Sri Lanka’s leading children’s hospital. With the number of congenital heart defects on the rise, the hospital faces significant demand for life-saving surgeries and intensive care. The funds raised will go toward increasing ICU capacity, enhancing surgical facilities, and ensuring every child receives timely treatment.

RCCM President Roshan Peries speaking to Daily FT said: “The Dialog Enterprise Rotary Par 3 Charity Golf Classic is not just a sporting event, but a platform for us to make a lasting impact. Thanks to Dialog Enterprise, Platinum Sponsor Asia Securities, Real Estate Partner Sovereign Maxwell Holdings and the Bank of Ceylon we continue to serve underprivileged communities through projects like ‘Rotary for Little Hearts.’ Together, we can ensure that every child has access to the healthcare they deserve.”

Dialog Enterprise has proudly supported RCCM’s mission to uplift underprivileged communities for many years. Dialog Enterprise Group Chief Officer Navin Peiris expressed his enthusiasm for partnering with the Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan for this special event. He highlighted the tournament’s significant contributions, including funding congenital heart surgeries for underprivileged children and various initiatives. He emphasised Dialog Enterprise’s commitment to positively impacting both the sport of golf in Sri Lanka which is patronised by our clientele and the lives of needy children benefiting from this partnership’s life-saving work.

RCGC Captain Amrith de Soysa speaking to Daily FT said: “We are thrilled to host the eighth Dialog Enterprise Rotary Par 3 Charity Golf Classic. Our members look forward to this tournament for the enjoyment of golf and the chance to contribute to worthy causes like the ‘Rotary for Little Hearts.’ We are also very happy to announce that this year once again RCGC and RCCM will partner in distributing school supplies to children of our caddies and minor staff through our annual CSR initiative.”

Asia Securities Chairman Dumith Fernando said: “Having begun partnering with the Dialog Enterprise Rotary Par 3 Charity Golf Classic in a small way, we are now delighted to be its sole Platinum Sponsor in recognition of the life-saving causes supported by it. This is in line with Asia Securities’ values of sharing our fortunes with our broader community. The event has garnered immense support from sponsors committed to the cause. Platinum sponsor Asia Securities, Real Estate Partner Sovereign Maxwell Holdings, Bank of Ceylon, are key contributors, alongside other partners including Delmege, Wurth, Hayleys Agri,  Silvermill, 100Plus and Villa Victoria.             (SJ)

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