According to the Moodie Report, DFS raised a record $450,000 in support of educational

charities all over the world. Events took place in Hawaii, Guam, New Zealand, and Okinawa in support of over 15 different charities that help children.
DFS stated an an internal memo that:

“As a major partner of The Moodie Report’s Great Travel Retail Educathlon 2013, DFS employees around the world walked, ran, biked, bowled, danced and swam in support of great causes. Thanks to the generosity and ‘can do’ attitude of our employees, vendors, and other partners.”

Close to half of the money raised, about $225,000 is earmarked for Hand in Hand for Haiti, an organization that supports the Lycée Jean-Baptiste Pointe du Sable, a school that was built and is funded by the travel retail industry. The remainder of the funds will be donated to support children’s education in DFS communities around the world.

“This amount raised globally significantly breaks the record set last – and Macao has yet to hold their fundraiser which is planned for this month,” said DFS.