One of Bahrain’s biggest charity fundraisers was held yesterday at Al Bander Hotel and Resort, Sitra.
The Bahrain Airport Services team was among the top winners at the annual Raft Race held for the 33rd consecutive year. Organisers at the Rotary Club of Salmaniya said they raised more than the target amount of BD30,000. “We managed to exceed our target and raised more than BD30,000,” said raft race chairman Dr Steeve Glykys. Twenty-four teams competed in the men’s and mixed events. “It was a wonderful family day and everybody enjoyed themselves. “We all had a lot of visitors who came to support their team.” Gulf Brands International, BMMI, Ahlia University, Union Plastic, the Golden Tulip Hotel, Alkomed Barracudas, Al Ghalia Gold Fingers, Al Ghalia Silver Fingers, Tabreed Bahrain, Gulf Hotel Bahrain, Asry, BIBF, Bapco and Cyprus Cybarco Tabet JV were the teams battling it out in the men’s event.
The American Mission Hospital, Union Plastic, BMMI, Al Ghalia Green Fingers, Gulf Hotel Bahrain, BBK, College of Health and Science, NYIT and Rotaracs competed for the mixed title.