Sands China donates US$50k to support Caritas Macau events

Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd has contributed more than MOP400,000 (US$49,498) in funds and prizes to support two charitable events organised by Caritas Macau, marking the 23rd consecutive year of the company’s support for the local social services organisation. The money was shared between the 57th Caritas Macau Charity Bazaar, held in early November at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, and the 2026 Caritas Macau Charity Run, held in mid-October. The donated prizes went to aid the bazaar. According to a company press release, a total of 150 volunteers from the company’s Sands Cares Ambassador programme participated in the two events. Sands China donated MOP200,000 to the charity bazaar, with money destined to support Caritas Macau’s community services for individuals and families in need, per the announcement. The company also provided the bazaar with prizes valued at more than MOP100,000 for a games booth operated by its volunteers and their family members during the event. All proceeds from the booth’s activities were donated to Caritas Macau, the firm said. Sands China said it has participated in the annual charity bazaar for 16 consecutive years, having first supported the event in 2011. The casino operator additionally contributed MOP100,000 to the Caritas Macau Charity Run, marking its 10th consecutive year of support for the event. Sands China employees also took part in the charity run’s 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre races, according to the update. Funds raised through the charity run will support several Caritas Macau programmes, including its “We Connect” in-home care service for the elderly, Caritas Clinic, and social enterprises providing employment and other community services. Wilfred Wong Ying Wai, executive vice chairman of Sands China, said the company had worked with Caritas Macau for 23 years to provide resources and assistance to vulnerable groups. “We will continue to work hand-in-hand with Caritas Macau and other local social service organisations, pooling positive energy to build a warmer and better community together,” Mr Wong stated. Paul Pun Chi Meng, secretary-general of Caritas Macau, said Sands China’s financial contributions and volunteer participation had provided continued support for the organisation’s charitable services. The casino firm said it had also provided 5,000 food kits this year to people served by Caritas Macau, as part of efforts to ease cost-of-living pressures on local families. The initiative included healthy recipe cards developed in collaboration with the Macau’s Health Bureau.