Microgaming’s PlayItForward donates GBP 30,000 to four charity recipients

Microgaming’s PlayItForward Gift of Giving Initiative has made a GBP7,500 donation to four charity organisations across four global regions.

Microgaming’s fifth annual Gift of Giving campaign provides Microgaming customers the opportunity to vote for one of several charities in their region – in lieu of Christmas gifts.  The four regions comprise Isle of Man, UK and Europe, Africa, and Rest of the World.

The charities that received the highest number of votes in each region, for the second year running, were Women’s Refuge (Isle of Man), Teenage Cancer Trust (UK and Europe), Save the Rhino International (Africa) and Médecins Sans Frontières (Rest of the World), each received GBP 7,500.

“A big thank you to Microgaming for including Women’s Refuge in the Gift of Giving campaign for 2017 and to their customers and partners for voting for our charity. The donation ensures our continued operation on the Isle of Man, an absolutely vital service for the island,” said Thelma Lomax, Women’s Refuge Isle of Man.

“We are currently only able to reach half of all young people,” Vanessa Simmons, head of West and Wales for Teenage Cancer Trust, explains. “We don’t think that’s fair. With support from companies like Microgaming, we have changed the lives of many thousands of young cancer patients – now we need to reach the rest of them!”

“Microgaming has generously donated £25,500 in total to Save the Rhino International over the last three years. The money has helped towards us funding everything from good-quality shoes and backpacks, to upgrading accommodation, giving the rangers the best chance to stay safe and protect wildlife. Thank you for your commitment to conservation!” commented Josephine Gibson, Partnership Development Manager at Save the Rhino International

“Your continued support will go such a long way to help our teams around the world save lives,” said Rosalyn Smith, major gifts administrator at Médecins Sans Frontières.  “From measles vaccination campaigns in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to complex surgery in Syria, a gift of this magnitude will allow us to respond immediately to crises around the world, whilst maintaining our vital impartiality and independence. On behalf of all of us here at MSF UK – thank you so much!”

“Gift of Giving has been running for five very successful years and it is fantastic that Microgaming has donated £150K to a number of very worthy causes,” concluded Kate Moughtin, senior internal brand manager for Microgaming. “Thank you to all our customers and contacts who have taken the time to vote. Together we are creating positive change through our initiatives.”

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