Bangkok--9 Jul--Weber Shandwick
Watsons, Thailand's number one health and beauty retailer, led by Mr. Rod Routley (4th from left), Managing Director; Ms. Nuanphan Jayanama (3rd from right), Marketing Director of Central Watson Co., Ltd; and Mr. Jim Yarbrough (4th from right) Vice Chairman of Operation Smile Thailand, with more than 1,000 runners in "Watsons Charity Run 2015" at Lumpini Park. The event distances of four and eight kilometers ensured that everyone could exercise for a healthy life. The run was in support of Operation Smile Thailand, with all proceeds going to support free surgery for children with facial deformities. All the funds raised, without any deductions for costs, will be donated to Operation Smile Foundation (Thailand). At the event, Watsons handed out 500,574.69 baht from the runners' fees, along with Watsons' contribution of 150,000 baht. The total amount of 650,574.69 baht will manage to help pay for surgery for up to 26 children.