We Couldn't Do Good Without: Decathlon-Zurich

Over here at Zharity, we couldn’t do what we do without our many supporters, donors, volunteers, partners, clients and sponsors! As such, we thought it time to shine a light on the amazing work they do, starting with Decathlon-Zurich.

Based in Gessnerallee 3/5, Zurich, Decathlon-Zurich sells a wide range of sports equipment, accessories and clothing for over 140 sports. They are also a proud partner of Zharity, supporting us in our mission to Do Good!

The start of something great

It’s October 2020 and the Zharity (Virtual) HQ is busy fundraising to send blankets to the refugee camps in Greece. We’re beyond grateful to have surpassed our goal to send 100 - but we know there is more to be done. Ansam (Zharity Sports Coordinator) is in the midst of planning Zharity’s first ever virtual run with proceeds supporting our refugee relief effort. In the meantime, Jyoti (Zharity Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator), has learned that the camps desperately need sleeping bags and asks if our Virtual Run can raise money for those items.

Of course, we say yes. And the search begins for cost-effective, quality sleeping bags that can weather a Greek winter. A search that proves trickier than expected…

Until one late October morning when Jyoti calls Decathlon-Zurich and store leader Pascal invites her in for a meeting later that day.

Less than an hour after the meeting starts, Jyoti and Zharity President Alicia leave beaming with joy: Pascal and his team have not only offered a generous discount on some durable sleeping bags, but have kindly agreed to sponsor the Zharity Virtual Run, providing a gift for the first 100 participants.

Our partnership so far

So far, Decathlon-Zurich and Zharity have sent a total 250 sleeping bags to Greece with the final shipment scheduled in March 2021.

And the collaboration continues with our new effort. As part of Zharity’s March Personal Care Kit campaign, Decathlon-Zurich has already offered to provide us with towels at a discounted rate.

Both teams are thrilled with the collaborative effort and look forward to continuing to Do Good together.

“We are a proud partner of Zharity and very glad to help many people with our Decathlon products.”

Pascal Gut, Store Leader, Decathlon-Zurich

“Decathlon Zurich has been an amazing partner to achieve our goal to supply sleeping bags to refugees in Greece. Pascal Gut, store leader, was helpful and provided great customer service.” Jyoti Krishnan, Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator, Zharity