Challenge Accepted! Table 53 Supports ALS in September

Po‘ipū, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i – In support of the enormously successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge,  Sheraton Kauai Resortannounces its “You Dine, We Donate” program will benefit the ALS Association in September 2014. All net food and beverage proceeds at Table 53 in the resort’s signature restaurant, RumFire Poipu Beach, will be donated to the organization’s Golden West Chapter, serving the state of Hawaii and 31 counties in California. The monthly Table 53 program has raised over $74,000 to benefit the Kaua‘i community since its inception in October 2012.

RumFire Poipu Beach, the south shore’s oceanfront hot spot, features locally sourced cuisine with global influences, exciting cocktails to ignite your palate and 180-degree oceanfront views from all of its 240 seats. Table 53 features private booth seating overlooking the beautifully landscaped Ocean Courtyard, inviting fire pits, and Kaua‘i’s stunning sunsets. Guests can enjoy nightly specials and signature RumFire favorites all while supporting a worthy cause.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord.  As the disease progresses, people with ALS lose the ability to move, speak, swallow, and breathe. Currently, there is no known cause and no known cure. The disease received national and international attention in 1939 when beloved baseball player Lou Gehrig abruptly retired from baseball after being diagnosed. The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association serves the state of Hawaii and 31 counties in California and supports the ALS Association’s mission: to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with the disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. Kaua‘i-based services include its monthly ALS support group, working to coordinate specialized healthcare services from equipment to training for people with ALS, home visits and overall support for each individual’s journey with ALS. The 2nd annual Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS will be held on O‘ahu Saturday, September 6.

Patrons who are interested in participating in RumFire’s month-long “You Dine, We Donate” program are encouraged to make reservations in advance by calling 808.742.4786 and requesting Table 53. The table is available on a first come, first serve basis. Net proceeds for all food and beverage at Table #53 during dinner service will be donated to the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, gratuity will be paid to the server and taxes will be remitted to the State of Hawai‘i.

For more information about RumFire Poipu Beach and Sheraton Kauai Resort, contact Sheraton Kauai Resort at 808.742.1661 or visit www.sheraton-kauai.com.

About Sheraton Kauai Resort
Sheraton Kauai Resort, nestled into 20 acres along world-renowned Po‘ipū Beach, completed a $16 million revitalization in April 2012, unveiling Po‘ipū s newest playground with new facilities and amenities. The 394-room and 11-suite resort’s full complement of guest services and facilities include two swimming pools; a new open-air Ocean Courtyard with conversational seating areas and fire pits; two new restaurants, RumFire and Lava’s on Poipu Beach; three meeting facilities including the new ocean-side Luana Kai; three outdoor areas for weddings and special functions; and a host of beach activities. For more information about Sheraton Kauai Resort, please call (808) 742-1661 or visit www.sheraton-kauai.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii
With 11 properties across the diverse Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii, the Big Island, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii offers the best hotel destinations to celebrate romance, reconnect with family, focus on business or launch an adventure. Located on or just footsteps away from the Islands’ best beaches, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii is a collection of iconic and historic hotels and resorts – properties with expansive and breathtaking backdrops, innovative guest programming and luxurious amenities representing internationally renowned hotel brands from Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection and St. Regis.  For more information about Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii, please call (866) 716-8140 or visit www.starwoodhotelshawaii.com.

About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in nearly 70 countries around the world. The brand recently completed a $6 billion global revitalization and is now in the midst of an $8 billion global expansion over the next three years. Sheraton is owned by and is the largest and most global brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries and 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties.  Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands:  St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®.  The Company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates.  Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands.  For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries and 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.