Melco Resorts & Entertainment volunteers recently visited the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) Coloane Ka Ao Elderly Nursing Home as part of its “Simple Acts of Kindness 2.0” initiative.
Lawrence Ho, chairman and CEO of Melco, and Kent Wong, Melco’s chief advisor, were joined by dozens of volunteers during the visit, according to a statement issued by the gaming operator.
After the Melco volunteers’ performance for the elderly residents, Ho played a board game with the seniors, learning first-hand how the game helps to exercise their cognitive skills.
After the visit, Ho and the volunteers went to Hac Sa Beach to help with a cleanup, clearing rubbish and debris. Ho remarked, “as a company that was born in Macau, it is crucial to give back to the community. When the pandemic hit in 2020, we launched ‘Simple Acts of Kindness’ to encourage colleagues to participate in volunteerism. In 2020, over 8000 participants have taken part in volunteering [and] it makes me proud to see that, in 2021, that number has doubled to over 16,000.”
