Filipino hotel employees in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia took the time out to join a fundraising campaign to help street children in Egypt, ABS-CBN Middle East News Bureau reported.

More than 20 employees of Sheraton Hotel Riyadh participated in the project dubbed as “Bike Ride to Makkah”.

“Ipo-forward ito directly sa head office sa UK na ang proceeds nito idi-distribute sa children ng UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund),” said hotel worker Raul Alipio.

Employees took turns using two stationary bikes. They hope to generate a combined distance of 1,000 kilometers.

“Instead na talagang magda-drive sa Makkah ginagawa na lang namin sa stationary bike,” said Alipio.

Hotel training manager Carlos Ollero led the project as UNICEF ambassador for Sheraton Hotel Riyadh.

“Marami ang sumali dito, mga nagsakripisyo kagaya ko isa na ako doon sa isang oras, 31.11 kilometer,” said Ollero.

Jose Maglapit, online marketing manager of the hotel said “ito ay isang napakahalagang pagpapahayag ng pagtulong.” Angelic Ferido, ABS-CBN Middle East News Bureau, correspondent, Riyadh