JetBlue Airways has once again joined forces with a number of Jamaican hotel partners to support the New York based Jamaica charity Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc., for its 2019 Annual Benefit Raffle. The airline, a consistent sponsor of COJO fund-raising events which provide scholarships, mentorship and upgrades for educational facilities in at-risk communities in Jamaica, has donated travel certificates for travel to Jamaica, one of many Caribbean destinations served by the airline.
JetBlue along with hotel partners Couples, Half Moon, Hilton, Iberostar & Round Hill are supporting this year’s fundraising initiative to benefit underserved children in Jamaica. The funds raised will help a number of deserving children who are wards of the state in Jamaica pursue their academic goals.
Among the Jamaican vacation packages on offer this year:
Grand prize:A 6-day/5-night all-inclusive stay for two at any Couples Resort plus a pair of travel certificates (a) on JetBlue
Second prize:A 5-day/4-night all-inclusive stay for two at Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa plus a pair of travel certificates (a) on JetBlue
- Third prize:A 4-day/3-night stay all-inclusive stay for two at Iberostar Hotels & Resort plus a pair of travel certificates (a) on JetBlue
- Taxes, fees and restrictions apply
Half Moon has donated a 4-day/3-night stay for two while Round Hill has donated a weekend stay for two to be used as auction items.
Interested persons wishing to support the raffle can purchase tickets from COJO executives and friends. Tickets for the Child Month Benefit Raffle are one for $5 and five for $20. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-888-275-0121. Last year, COJO presented scholarships valued at US$25,000 and the organization is hoping to increase that amount for 2019.
According to COJO Founder and Chairman Gary M. Williams, JetBlue Airways has been critical to the work that we do in Jamaica and we welcome their unwavering support of our efforts. “We owe a debt of gratitude to JetBlue and our many hotel partners who go above and beyond to assist us with making this worthwhile investment in our children who are the future. Thanks to the many donors and patrons over the years. The beneficiaries are appreciative of your assistance,” noted Williams.
The raffle will culminate on Saturday, August 3, 2019 when the winners will be announced at a poolside soiree and fashion show, hosted by Horatio & Sheree Parkes at their Long Island residence. The COJO Summer Soiree will feature designs from Brooklyn-based Moshood Creations, Signature Closet Boutique and men’s swimwear courtesy of The Mushroom, Jamaica. Entertainment will be provided by Rick Dalgetty & Tropical Rhythms.
To learn more about the organization, become a COJO fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/childrenofjamaicaoutreach or follow us on Twitter @cojokids.
About Children of Jamaica Outreach
Children of Jamaica Outreach COJO Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in New York and is registered with the New York City Bureau of Charities. The brainchild of Jamaican-born American Gary M. Williams, COJO’s mission is to help improve the health, education and general well being of less fortunate children.
Since inception in 1994, COJO has dedicated its resources, human and financial, to help make a difference in the lives of underserved children in Jamaica as well as the United States of America. For further information about COJO including sponsorship opportunities, visit www.cojokids.org.
