[Macau – April 12, 2014] MGM MACAU has donated MOP300,000 to Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Macau, known in English as Macau Holy House of Mercy, in support of the group’s Welfare Shop launched last year, which aids local households facing economic difficulties.

At 10am on Saturday, April 12, Mr. Grant R. Bowie, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, and Ms. Wendy Yu, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of MGM MACAU, led a volunteer team of 35 MGM team members on a visit to the Welfare Shop.  They were warmly received by Mr. António José de Freitas, President of the Macau Holy House of Mercy; Mr. Manuel Pires, Member of the Macau Holy House of Mercy; Mr. José Ricardo das Neves, President of the Supervisory Committee; Ms. Gisela Fernandes Nunes, Secretary General; Mr. Armindo Ferreira, Director for Administration; Ms. Leong Ioc Va, Vice President of the Federation of Macau Workers Association; and Mr. Choi Tat Meng, Deputy Director of the General Union of Neighborhood Association of Macau.  Mr. Bowie then presented the Macau Holy House of Mercy a donation check worth MOP300,000 to help fund its daily operations and charity projects.  The MGM Volunteer Team also took the opportunity to distribute food hampers and handcarts to as many as 320 disadvantaged households. 

Mr. Bowie said, “It’s our commitment to support worthwhile causes and charities, thus contributing to the development and continuous improvement of community services for the benefit of the whole society”.  

MGM MACAU is dedicated to supporting charitable causes aimed at promoting personal and community development.  In the years ahead, MGM MACAU will continue to give back to the community, and in doing so, invest in the future of Macau.

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Photo Captions:

1. (From left to right) Ms. Gisela Fernandes Nunes, Secretary General of the Macau Holy House of Mercy; Ms. Wendy Yu, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of MGM MACAU; Mr. Choi Tat Meng, Deputy Director of the General Union of Neighborhood Association of Macau; Mr. António José de Freitas, President of the Macau Holy House of Mercy; Mr. Grant R. Bowie, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited; Ms. Leong Ioc Va, Vice President of the Federation of Macau Workers Association; Mr. José Ricardo das Neves, President of the Supervisory Committee of  the Macau Holy House of Mercy and Mr. Manuel Pires, Member of the Macau Holy House of Mercy posted for a group photo during the cheque presentation.

 

2. Mr. Grant R. Bowie, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, the MGM management team, MGM Volunteer team and representatives of the Macau Holy House of Mercy come together for a group photo.

 

3. The MGM Volunteer Team takes the opportunity to distribute food hampers and handcarts to disadvantaged households. 

 

4. The MGM Volunteer Team is dedicated to helping those in need.

 

 

About MGM MACAU

MGM MACAU is a unique property located on a prime waterfront site in Macau. With 582 rooms, the 35-storey hotel tower rises 154 meters into the sky; its glass exterior reflects the hues of the South China Sea and the swell of the ocean surf. The US$1.25 billion property boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning 1,088m² Grande Praça. Under a marvelous glass ceiling, the 25-meter high European-inspired facades and dramatic landscapes make this a unique venue for all occasions.

In addition to the award-winning Six Senses Spa and the authentic and intriguing art-pieces that fill the property, visitors have 8 signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic cravings, including: Aux Beaux Arts brasserie, Rossio with its open-kitchen concept, Imperial Court, Square Eight and the Lion’s Bar, to suit any mood for the evening.

 

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Karen Lam                
Assistant Public Relations Manager 
MGM China    
Tel: (853) 8802 3801 
Email: karenlam@mgmchina.com.mo