Corporate bits | Sands China takes children with down syndrome on fun day

A group of 35 Sands China Care Ambassadors spent their Saturday afternoon with 40 children and parents from the Macau Down Syndrome Association.

The ambassadors took them on an “Amazing Race” through several DreamWorks experience-themed adventures at Sands Cotai Central and The Venetian Macao, ending with a visit to Ice World.

The group began their adventure at Sands Cotai Central’s Paradise Gardens, the first of five checkpoints in the fast-paced treasure hunt.

The treasure hunt ended at The Venetian where the group enjoyed a visit to Kung Fu Panda Adventure Ice World with the DreamWorks All-Stars, according to a press release issued by Sands China.

The gaming operator invited children from the association to Saturday’s community event as a way of reaching out to the local community by bringing fun and warmth to underprivileged families. 

CEM visit elderly at Pak Tai birthday luncheon

A lunch gathering was held by CEM at Largo de Camoes in Taipa (in front of the Pak Tai Temple) at midday yesterday, with the aim of expressing care and respect for the elderly while celebrating Pak Tai’s Birthday.

CEM arranged 25 tables to receive over 300 senior citizens from Taipa and Coloane, free of charge. Besides the luncheon, various performances were also presented at the venue, “making the event warm-
hearted and joyous,” according to the company.

CEM has held this event for 13 consecutive years and receives the support of Pak Tai’s Birthday Organizing Committee to co-organize the event. The event aims to celebrate Pak Tai’s Birthday with senior citizens, and thank senior citizens for their contributions. Another aim of the organizers is to “carry forward the fine tradition of showing respect and care for elders.”

CEM had set up an “Ambassadors Team” for volunteering to assist the elderly in 2004. According to the company, it was one of the first organizations in Macau to set up such a team, which currently has 77 volunteers.