David D’Souza (R) and Prince Edward pose with International DOE Cup winner’s trophy
The Christel House Charity will host its 12th annual fundraising golf event at the Prestige Golfshire Club in Bangalore on Thursday, June 23. The proceeds of the fundraiser go towards supporting the education of impoverished children in Bangalore.
The tournament has been recognised as one of the best charity golf events in the world as the two winners each year are invited to play at the prestigious ‘ Duke of Edinburgh Cup International Charity Golf ’ World Finals in London which includes a round at the private golf course of the Royal Household inside the grounds of Windsor Castle and a black tie sit down champagne dinner with a member of the Royal Family in the Windsor Castle ballroom. .
The tournament will reward donors with a great golfing experience, quality giveaways and prizes and is supported by Swagelok and Bio-gen Extracts among several other generous donors.
About Christel House India
Christel House transforms the lives of impoverished children in India —breaking the cycle of poverty and building self-sufficient, contributing members of society. Robust K–12 education and a strong character development program are supported by regular healthcare, nutritious meals, guidance counselling, career planning, family assistance and College & Careers support. A vast majority of Christel House students obtain long term employment in executive positions at some of the best companies in the country and overseas thereby transforming the future of their families forever.
The Indian contingent engages with Prince Edward at Windsor Castle in 2019
About The Duke of Edinburgh Cup
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup is the culmination of an annual international selection of the best charity golf events around the world. Enjoying Royal Patronage, the tournament has been running successfully for over 17 years. Each year the world finals for the winners of the selected charity events around the world, include a round at the private golf course of the Royal Family inside the grounds of Windsor Castle, London. The winners also attend a black-tie, champagne sit down dinner with a member of the Royal Family at the state ballroom of Windsor Castle for a once in a lifetime experience.