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US – Caesars business partners support ‘Caesars Cares’ assistance Fund
By Phil - 29 May 2020
Caesars Entertainment has recognised several of its long-time business partners who have generously contributed to Caesars Cares.
Caesars Cares is an assistance fund established to support the company’s team members across the US who suffer unanticipated hardships, including during the closure of Caesars Entertainment’s properties as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The fund is comprised of donations from the Company’s Board of Directors, Management Team and business partners. The fund is in addition to the numerous donations made by Caesars Foundation across the country to organisations fighting COVID-19 in communities where Caesars Entertainment operates. Additionally, the Company recently made a grant to the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, which services displaced union workers and their families.
Carl C. Icahn has made a grant of $350,000 to Caesars Cares which has been matched by donations from many of the Company’s business partners for a total of $700,000. Dining partner donors include Gordon Ramsay, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay, as well as Mr. Chow, Nobu Restaurant, Old Homestead and Rao’s. Entertainment partner donors include Criss Angel, Jeff Dunham, Mat Franco, Jimmy Kimmel, Wayne Newton, Penn & Teller, Piff the Magic Dragon, Jerry Seinfeld and Donny Osmond. Show contributions include Bronx Wanderers, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, Menopause the Musical, Paranormal and X Burlesque. Many of the company’s other business partners have made donations as well, including Adobe, Base Entertainment, C3 Presents, Desert Labor, Glist Entertainment, Kre8 Media, Red Mercury, Stabile Productions, Ticketmaster and We Serve.
“Caesars Cares will provide an additional financial bridge to team members experiencing unexpected setbacks as we work towards resuming operations and restoring normal business conditions. Generous donations from our business partners reflect the depth of Caesars’ caring culture,” said Tony Rodio, CEO of Caesars Entertainment. “Additionally, since the beginning of this public health emergency, Caesars Foundation has shifted its focus to support our communities by helping 20 charitable organisations across the country fighting COVID-19,” Mr. Rodio added.
Caption: Tony Rodio
