Representatives of GEG Foundation and GEG (first three from the right) visited MRC.

(Macau Daily) Committed to providing continued support for the local community following the ¡§8.23 Typhoon¡¨, Galaxy Entertainment Group (¡§GEG¡¨) donated to different local non-profit organizations and social service units for recovery and development in the community. Recently, GEG paid a visit to Macau Red Cross (¡§MRC¡¨), one of the beneficiaries of GEG¡¦s relief fund, to exchange on the organization¡¦s project of Disaster Relief and Preparedness.

During the visit, MRC representatives, including Mr. Philip Chou, Vice President of Central Council, Mr. Quin Va, President of Directive Council and Ms. Carmen Lei, Treasurer of Directive Council, had a dynamic discussion on Macau¡¦s post-typhoon recovery with Mr. William Yiu, Executive Director, GEG Foundation, Ms. Catherine Iu, Assistant Vice President, Corporate and Community Relations and Ms. Linda Wong, Assistant Vice President, Media Relations of Public Relations, GEG.

MRC representatives also presented their preparedness plans to GEG, which include setting up a 5,000 square feet Disaster Preparedness Center. Additionally, MRC will provide psychological support training for frontline staff and volunteers, by inviting professional organizations to hold crisis management experience sharing sessions, and sending teams out to learn about disaster response, lifesaving skills.

On behalf of MRC, Mr. Philip Chou expressed gratitude to GEG for a MOP5.6 million donation. He perceives that the donation is significantly important for the execution of the organization¡¦s disaster relief and preparedness work. According to Mr. Chou, MRC, with the fund, plans to set up a large-scale disaster preparedness centre for Macau, increase relief materials and equipment as well as strengthen rescue kills of relief teams. He believes the plans will help residents prevent from future disasters and minimize injuries and damages.

Following the typhoon, GEG announced to donate MOP60 million to assist affected citizens and team members. Apart from emergency relief, the donation is also dedicated to the community¡¦s mid- to long-term recovery and development via different non-profit organizations and social service groups.