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Press Release: Time4Sharing
June 25, 2003
LEBANON -- Time4Sharing.com, the web based charitable movement that solicits timeshare professional jobs, inaugurated
the opening of Animal City, the first animal refuge in Lebanon.
Founded by Lebanese entrepreneur Mrs. Viviane Boulos Tolan, Major Shareholder of Platinum International, Time4Sharing.com
has enjoyed three glorious years in event organization for the less fortunate children, offering back to societies
around the world the chance to enjoy the fun and luxury that are offered to time-share holiday owners all around
the world.
Sixty orphans from "St. Vincent of Paul" participated in this unique event and introduced Animal City
to the children of Lebanon. Being an animal refuge and not a zoo, every animal had its different story, and the
children of St. Vincent of Paul were out to discover each and every one of them.
The day started with a warm welcome at Sun City Resort, where volunteers had prepared different challenging games
that exhibited ability, strength and fitness. In no time the playground was filled with shouts of joy, especially
when Boomerang appeared hopping in his all-new athletic personality. He was ready to take up the challenge.
After the games, the children were treated to some appetizers courtesy of Master Potato Chips and Patisserie Candy.
It was quite capturing when all the children left some of their chips to be fed to the animals. The kids' impatience
grew stronger as time got closer for their first encounter with the animals.
Apart from the amazement on the faces of the children at the sight of the animals, the tour in animal city was
very educational. The guides explained about the living habits of each animal. "One couldn't avoid hearing
the kids' shouts of surprise each time they passed next to a new animal or heard the story of each animal."
Said Mrs. Viviane Boulos Tolan.
The day ended with awarding the children with Time4Sharing Appreciation Certificates, after which they were escorted
to the busses by all volunteers for one great moment of Goodbye filled with promises of each child to draw the
animal of his choice.
Time4Sharing.com is made up of timeshare professionals worldwide who have joined together to empower less fortunate
children in communities where they live and work. First started by members of Platinum International, it was envisioned
to give underprivileged children the opportunity to enjoy a day of dreamy luxury, a taste that members of Timeshare
Clubs enjoy throughout the world.
The movement, since its inception has created events for more than 4,500 children from 7 nations. Most of these
events took place in Lebanon, Bahrain, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, reflecting Platinum International's major
activities in these regions. This year with the opening of Platinum Internationals new offices in Malta, Time4Sharing.com
has already started preparing the schedule of events to take place there.
Come join the fun where it is real, volunteer with Time4Sharing.com Today!
SOURCE: Time4Sharing.com