Corporate Bits | Wynn donates to Tung Sin Tong for 12th consecutive year

Wynn has once again contributed to Tung Sin Tong’s annual fundraising campaign, donating MOP500,000 to assist its poverty alleviation efforts and the provision of social welfare services.

A cheque presentation ceremony to mark the contribution was held yesterday at Wynn Palace. Ian Michael Coughlan, President and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited, Linda Chen, President and Executive Director of Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. and Katharine Liu, Senior Vice President of Communications of Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace presented the cheque to a delegation from Tung Sin Tong including President Chui Sai Cheong, and Directors Charles Choy and Deborah Vong.

Wynn has partnered with Tung Sin Tong since 2006, part of its support and contribution to local charitable services.

According to a statement issued by the gaming operator, “Wynn actively participates in a range of charitable activities as part of its ongoing commitment to serving the community, providing support to people in need.”

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