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Tuesday 11 June 2024

Wind Creek Aruba Celebrates the Success of the

6th Annual Long Table Aruba

Setting New Records in Community Impact and Island Giving

ORANJESTAD – [June 10, 2024] –
The 6th Annual Long Table Aruba,
a one-night-only culinary char-
ity event hosted by Wind Creek
Aruba, concluded with resounding
success, marking another mile-
stone in community impact and
island giving.

Billed as “The only meal worth
$50,000 for Aruba,” the highly an-
ticipated event took place on Sun-
day, June 9th, featuring the iconic
1,000-foot-long table set for 1,000
guests outside Renaissance Wind
Creek Aruba Resort in downtown
Oranjestad, overlooking the ma-
rina.
This year’s event saw a tremendous
turnout, with tickets selling out rap-
idly and raising substantial funds for
Aruba-based charities. Since its in-
ception in 2017, Long Table Aruba online voting process.
has raised over $335,000, further so-
lidifying its position as the marquee The grand prize winner of $15,000,
giving event for Wind Creek opera- Club Kibrahacha
tions in Aruba. The runners-up with $10.000 each

Stichting Hunto Inloophuis
“We are thrilled with the over- Fundashon Hospice Atardi
whelming support from the com- Sonrisa
munity and the success of this Fundacion Contra Violencia Rela-
year’s Long Table Aruba,” said Mr. cional - FCVR
Paul Gielen, General Manager of
Wind Creek Aruba. “The generos- Given the overwhelming interest
ity and spirit of our guests were truly shown throughout the voting pro-
inspiring, and we are proud to con- cess, Wind Creek Aruba also se-
tribute to such impactful causes.” lected 5 additional organizations
who receive $2,000 each, making ties and supporting their efforts to mar manpower, Al Jazar, Aruba
Wind Creek Aruba’s revamped this a total of $65.000 in prizes. make a tangible difference in the Laundry, Aruba Trading Co, Bright
charity selection process proved lives of those in need.” Bakery, Bersah, Bee haven, Bite!
to be a highlight of the event. Ten The 5 organizations were: Communications, Compra, CBS,
carefully selected charities were ADRA Teen Mother Project The event provided an unforgetta- Carex, Caribbean Bakery, Duro
invited to participate, each pre- Ambiente Nobo ble dining experience and served Entertianment, EcoTech, Flora Mar-
senting compelling videos to vie Give Me A Break as a platform for key community ket, Frasa, Great Wall Fireworks,
for financial support. This year’s BUMP Aruba leaders to connect and collabo- High Performance, Interpan, Live
selection emphasized aiding older Fundacion Biba Bou Guia rate. The evening was a celebra- Music Aruba, Ling & Sons, Mercal,
people and supporting youth fac- tion of giving back and reinforcing Nani Pan, New York Laundry, Pri-
ing challenging circumstances. Gielen added, “It’s heartwarm- the bond within the community. cemart, and Paleis Hindu.
Community members played a ing to see the community unite for
crucial role in determining which such a meaningful cause. We’re The evening was a celebration of As Wind Creek Aruba looks to the
organizations would benefit from excited to continue building strong giving back and reinforcing the future, the commitment to com-
the event’s proceeds through an relationships with these chari- bond within the community. The munity impact and disaster relief
event provided an unforgettable remains a cornerstone of its opera-
dining experience and served as a tions. The success of the 6th Annual
platform for key community lead- Long Table Aruba is a testament to
ers to connect and collaborate. the power of collective effort and
the enduring spirit of giving.q
The event was made possible
thanks to the contribution and
support of several esteemed or-
ganizations including Wind Creek
Hospitality, Renaissance Wind
Creek Aruba Resort, Caribbean
Overseas, Tropical Bottling, Arion
Wine Company, Boma Aruba, Elite
Production, Express Events & Party
Rentals, and Bix Brandimport NV.
Additional sponsors include: And-