Sands China Donating MOP 1 Million to Four Macao NGOs to Help Provide Novel Coronavirus Relief
Part of company’s MOP 5 million COVID-19 relief fund
(Macao, February 25, 2020) – Sands China Ltd. donated MOP 1 million Monday to four Macao NGOs to assist their efforts to provide economic assistance to families adversely affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
The four beneficiaries – Caritas Macau, Fuhong Society of Macau, Macau Special Olympics and the Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau – are each receiving MOP 250,000 to help them provide economic support to more than 500 of their service user families.
“Macao’s local NGOs have long provided essential services to help care for some of the more vulnerable members of our local community,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. “In providing this essential public service, they deserve our gratitude, and Sands China is pleased to be able to offer their service users our financial support during this critical time of addressing the challenges brought about by the novel coronavirus epidemic.”
Hetzer Siu Yu Hong, chief executive officer of Macau Special Olympics, said: Our thanks go to Sands China for their ongoing support to the vulnerable members of the community. Their company has always provided proactive support to our service users during tough times – like after Typhoon Hato and now amid the coronavirus outbreak. This donation will help alleviate imminent financial hardships for our members’ households.”
Paul Pun Chi Meng, secretary-general of Caritas Macau, said: “Sands China knows that Caritas Macau is committed to fighting the epidemic by maintaining a 24-hour service for its service users, and is donating MOP 250,000 to help us purchase more products for additional preventive measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. It demonstrates Sands China’s care for the local community, and will in turn contribute to creating a brighter future for Macao.”
Wong Kam Fong, chairlady of the executive board of the Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau, said: “We are thankful to Sands China for caring for people with intellectual disabilities and their families and for all the donations they have made over the years. This epidemic has indeed impacted Macao and especially its underprivileged families. This donation from Sands China is truly a timely assistance to our families to help them address their urgent needs. It also allows our members to feel the love and care of society.”
Maria de Fatima Salvador dos Santos Ferreira, president of the general assembly of Fuhong Society of Macau, said: “Our daily lives have experienced great change in the fight against the coronavirus, and the economic and daily living impact on disabled and underprivileged families requires more attention. We are pleased to receive assistance from Sands China during this difficult time, and are grateful for their offer of support and care for people in need.”
Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. presented ceremonial cheques totalling MOP 1 million to representatives of the four NGOs Monday at The Venetian Macao.
Sands China’s donation is part of the company’s pledge to donate MOP 5 million toward Macao’s novel coronavirus relief effort, and is part of Sands Cares, the global corporate citizenship program of parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Photo caption: Sands China Ltd. donates MOP 1 million Monday to four Macao NGOs to assist their efforts to provide economic assistance to families adversely affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
Photo caption: Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., presents a ceremonial donation cheque for MOP 250,000 to Caritas Macau, accepted by Paul Pun Chi Meng, secretary-general of the organisation.
Photo caption: Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., presents a ceremonial donation cheque for MOP 250,000 to the Fuhong Society of Macau, accepted by Maria de Fatima Salvador dos Santos Ferreira, president of the general assembly of Fuhong Society of Macau.
Photo caption: Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., presents a ceremonial donation cheque for MOP 250,000 to the Macau Special Olympics, accepted by Hetzer Siu Yu Hong, chief executive officer of MSO.
Photo caption: Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd., presents a ceremonial donation cheque for MOP 250,000 to the Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau, accepted by Wong Kam Fong, chairlady of the association’s executive board.
