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Helping children to smile again

Charity runners raised up to 68,000 yuan ($9,960) for 340 disadvantaged children suffering from distorted facial features. Many had cleft lips or cleft palates and the money will be used so they can travel for medical treatment. The "Run for love" program was put together by Marriott Greater China Business Councils, which represent 268 Marriott branded and franchise hotels, and the international community organization Operation Smile. The event in many regions in the country attracted more than 93,000 volunteers.

BMW on the ball with soccer plan