Doing good in the Ascona Polo Spirit – how a tournament becomes lived charitable commitment
The Styger Foundation for Children is a non-profit Swiss foundation, founded by the Styger family and chaired by Simone C. Styger. At the Ascona Polo Cup, its most important event of the year, it collects donations for children's projects – in full, as every franc donated flows into the projects, while Styger & Partner AG bears all operating costs.
A major sporting event can be more than excitement and elegance. At the Ascona Polo Cup, another value is firmly part of it: responsibility. Because sport, style, and charitable commitment form an inseparable unit here – supported by the Styger Foundation for Children.
The Ascona Polo Cup as a stage for «giving back»
As a non-profit Swiss foundation, founded by the Styger family and chaired by Simone C. Styger, the foundation feels it is a privilege to be able to use the Ascona Polo Cup as a stage for its charitable commitment. Aware that one – like many of the guests – is on the sunny side of life, the year-on-year growing support fills those responsible with joy, as does the steadily increasing donations. The charity idea, deeply rooted in the Anglo-Saxon self-image as "giving back", perfectly rounds off this high-class polo tournament against the backdrop of Lago Maggiore.
The most important event of the year
For the Styger Foundation for Children, the Ascona Polo Cup is the most significant event of the year – donations from the previous year are regularly surpassed here. By being allowed to present their children's projects year after year, the foundation wins over guests for their causes and continuously expands its charity network. Thus, fascinating personalities unite in a dreamlike location to live the shared 'Ascona Polo Spirit' – and to do good.
«Gratitude for being allowed to continue to be part of this wonderful event.»
Your donation – entirely for children
Switzerland is a safe and economically stable country – something to be proud of. At the same time, it should make us grateful and never let us forget that there are people in this country who are not doing well. Enabling children to have a good start in life: That is what the Styger Foundation for Children is committed to – with your help.
Transparency is paramount:
- The foundation is supervised by the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA).
- Every franc donated flows entirely into children's projects.
- All operating costs of the foundation are borne by Styger & Partner AG.
- The foundation's board members work on a voluntary basis and do not receive any fees.
This ensures that your support reaches exactly where it is needed: with the children.
Doing Good in the Ascona Polo Spirit
Sport, style, and responsibility – they all belong together at the Ascona Polo Cup. Those who participate not only experience top-class polo sport against a dreamlike backdrop but also become part of a community that gives back. That's exactly what defines the Ascona Polo Spirit.
More information: www.poloclubascona.ch
Frequently asked questions about the Styger Foundation for Children
What is the Styger Foundation for Children?
A non-profit Swiss foundation, founded by the Styger family and chaired by Simone C. Styger. It is committed to giving children a good start in life and uses the Ascona Polo Cup as the most important stage for its commitment.
Where do the donations go?
Every franc donated flows entirely into children's projects. All operating costs of the foundation are borne by Styger & Partner AG.
Who supervises the foundation?
The foundation is supervised by the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA). The foundation board members work on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration.
Why is the Ascona Polo Cup so important for the foundation?
Because it is the most important event of the year: The previous year's donations are regularly exceeded here, and the foundation can present its children's projects and expand its charity network.
Who bears the operating costs of the foundation?
The operating costs are fully borne by Styger & Partner AG. This allows the foundation to guarantee that donated amounts flow entirely into children's projects.