27/07/2021
The Hong Kong Jockey Club donates HK$20 million to assist flood-hit Zhengzhou City
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announces it has donated HK$20 million to the Zhengzhou Municipal Government via the Liaison Office of the Central People・s Government in the HKSAR to assist Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, in rescue and relief efforts following its devastating flooding.
The Club・s Chairman Mr. Philip Chen today attended the cheque presentation ceremony at the Liaison Office in Hong Kong and expressed his deepest concern regarding the situation in Henan Province. Ms. Lu Xinning, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office, attended the presentation ceremony and took receipt of the cheque.
Mr. Chen said: ：The severe flooding caused by unprecedented rainfall in Henan has led to the tragic loss of life and the destruction of land and property. All of us at The Hong Kong Jockey Club extend our deepest condolences to those affected, and express our greatest respect to all front-line rescuers. We hope the residents of Henan can see life return to normal as quickly as possible.；
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2019/20, the Club contributed HK$19.9 billion in duty and profits tax and HK$0.8 billion to the Lotteries Fund. Approved charity donations were HK$4.5 billion. The Club is Hong Kong・s largest single taxpayer and one of the city・s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world・s top ten charity donors. The Club is always ：riding high together for a better future； with the people of Hong Kong. Please visit www.hkjc.com
Photo Captions
Photo 1: Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Mr. Philip Chen (left) today attended the cheque presentation ceremony at the Liaison Office of the Central People・s Government in the HKSAR and expressed his deepest concern regarding the situation in Henan Province. Ms. Lu Xinning (right), Deputy Director of the Liaison Office took receipt of the cheque.
Photo 2: Mr. Philip Chen, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (second left), Ms. Lu Xinning, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People・s Government in the HKSAR (second right), Mr. Raymond Tam, Executive Director (Corporate Affairs) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (first left) and Mr. Zhang Guoyi, Director of Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of Liaison Office of the Central People・s Government in the HKSAR (first right), attended the cheque presentation ceremony today.
Photos can be downloaded from the website of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (www.hkjc.com/english/corporate/corp_news.asp).
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