CHARITY AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS

CHARITY AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Fundraising and Charity Golf Event

Phuket Int. Rugby Tens and
ACF Scholarship Program

ACF has been connected to the annual Phuket International Rugby Tens event since 2004 and since then, the event has been instrumental in connecting expat rugby teams to the scholarship program. Teams as far as Dubai, the UK, South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia are still raising funds every year to support children on the program.

In 2008, Pat Cotter and Roelien Muller won the International Rugby Board’s ‘Spirit of Rugby’ award in London for their efforts in assisting tsunami-affected children with scholarships and using a rugby development program to improve the circumstances of children. The award recognizes efforts that use the power of sport to act as a catalyst for peace and societal development.

The event has changed to The Phuket International Rugby Elevens in 2023 and takes place annually during the week-end of the 9th -11th of June.

Bangers on Bikes
Annual Fundraising Bike Ride

Bob Pearson, long-time friend and ACF Ambassador connected more than 10 years ago through our Youth Rugby Development Program. Bob rallied his mates to start an annual bike ride to help raise funds for the scholarship program. For 10 years Bob, and his fellow ‘Bangers on Bikes’, have cycled thousands of kilometres through Thailand and neighbouring countries, every year, raising funds.

Their fundraising efforts contributed not only to scholarships enabling children to continue their studies, but also contributed towards the school building project that ACF is undertaking since 2017.

Bob remains involved today by inspiring his networks to continue to raise funds for dry food supplies and donations towards ACF’s projects.

A Walk Around Phuket
by Paco Vazquez

A Walk Around Phuket is an inspiring community initiative led by Paco Vazquez, a teacher at UWC, who is walking the entire coastline of Phuket in stages — one morning at a time — beginning in mid-August 2026.

The initiative has two important goals: to bring people together and to raise vital funds for children in Phuket who need support the most.

Donations will support the Bright Beginnings Education Fund at Cornerstone Education Center, helping provide preschool children with the essentials they need every day — including milk, nutritious lunches, healthy afternoon snacks and access to education throughout the year.

For local NGOs, community-led fundraising initiatives like this make a real difference. They not only generate much-needed financial support, but also help create greater awareness and visibility for the important work being done for children and families across Phuket.

Every contribution, large or small, helps create a brighter start and better opportunities for these children. 💙

We are very grateful to Paco for taking the initiative and proud to support A Walk Around Phuket.

Join the walk, spread the word or make a donation — every step and every contribution counts.

Learn more and support the initiative at:
https://www.awalkaroundphuket.org/