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Holland America Line Hosts Fundraiser and Survivor Luncheon for Komen Puget Sound Aboard ms Westerdam
Survivor Juliet Disparte gives inspiring speech to attendees
Seattle, Wash., Oct.5, 2016 — HollandAmerica Line hosted a fundraiser luncheon and survivor celebration for thePuget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen Puget Sound on Saturday, Sept. 10,2016, onboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle. Breast cancersurvivor Juliet Disparte gave an inspiring speech about her journey from herdiagnosis at the age of 27 to her current role in numerous cancerorganizations.
Toenhance the celebrations, the band Cinderella's Dirty Little Secret entertainedattendees in the ship's main show lounge during the program. Prior to theentertainment, guests enjoyed lunch in the main dining room.
"Canceris a disease that affects nearly everyone in some way, and by supportingorganizations like Susan G. Komen we're able to join the fight in finding acure," said HollandAmerica Line President Orlando Ashford. "This is our 10th year ofhosting this luncheon and we always look forward to celebrating with survivors,as well as helping the organization's efforts to eradicate this disease."
Guestspeaker Juliet Disparte was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 at the age of27. Since her diagnosis, Disparte has been named an Education Ambassador withBright Pink, joined the Stakeholder Advisory Board for Young Women with BreastCancer at The Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and alsois an active volunteer with Komen Puget Sound.
Each year, Holland America Line hosts more than 25shipboard charity luncheons for nearly 5,000 guests in its homeport cities. Inaddition, Holland America Line and its corporate foundation's charitable-givingprograms provide cash sponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-farecruise donations for nonprofit fundraising events and donations of usableshipboard items around the world while encouraging employee volunteerism andother philanthropic activities.
Formore information about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional,call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division ofCarnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCLand CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleetof 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From shorter getawaysto 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit all seven continents withhighlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigationsand exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages;and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England,Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guestship, ms Koningsdam, delivered in April 2016, as well as a secondPinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam,due for delivery in November 2018.
The company recently announced$300 million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the leader inpremium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiatives and adiverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersion andpersonalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge on board at the CulinaryArts Center; Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times; and DigitalWorkshop powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening atvenues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's BluesClub. The dining experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants withmenus that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Councilthat comprises world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.
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