The “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day” held on November 27th at Macau Federation of Trade Unions Workers Stadium brought together 21 entities and over 200 participants, and raised MOP 110,000 in donations to Macau Special Olympics (MSO).
The event that took place for the sixth consecutive year was launched by CESL Asia Corporate Social Investment Initiative (CSII) to support MSO athletes’ development programs and promote values of equality and inclusion within the community.
Competing in the Football and Bocce tournament of this annual event were teams from partnering entities and organizations. All teams were joined by MSO athletes and everyone enjoyed one more day full of enthusiasm and inspiration, learnings about overcoming challenges through building confidence and with a transforming impact. We all won and celebrated with the trophy winners together: Macau Institution of Engineers was crowned champion of the “Corporate Football Tournament”, and Bank of China and Macau Association for Parents of People with Developmental Disabilities’ “Set Sail” were crowned champion of the “Golden Cup and Silver Plate Corporate Inclusive Bocce Tournament”.
To allow MSO athletes to try new sports activities, Sporting Clube de Macau set up a Sporting Trial Zone where those athletes experienced the thrill of football training with professional players. Families were also invited to experience an afternoon of healthy living outdoors by practicing sports.
CESL Asia President and CEO Mr. António Trindade said: "We can see from testimonials from our employees who volunteer to participate at the event, from the growing involvement of our partners, and from what’s being shared by MSO families that the impact of this CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day is quite broad and transformational. It demonstrates the importance of challenging prejudices and inspiring people to support others and improve the health and the well-being of everyone".
This year is the 35th anniversary of MSO and we are honored to be their long-term and likeminded partner, and hoping to continue growing the community with MSO in a sustainable way.
CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) is an active annual program of CESL Asia business that promotes Executive Leadership Development, Community Interaction, Education, Inclusion, Sustainability, Healthy Lifestyles and Innovation. This CSII has consistently contributed to Macau's sustainable social and economic development over the past 20 years. CESL Asia is grateful for having so many companies partnering with us and building a legacy of impact in our city and communities.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all that contributed to make “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day 2022” such an inspiring event: Baker Tilly Macao Certified Public Accountants, Banco Comercial de Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Banco Tai Fung, Bank of China, Bonaqua Mineralized Water, British Chamber of Commerce in Macao, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Global Communications Advertising & Marketing Ltd., Jornal Tribuna Macau, Macau Coca-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd., Macau Daily Times, Macau Institution of Engineers, Macauport - Sociedade de Administração de Portos, S.A., Marsh Insurance Brokers (Macao), Limited, McDonald's Macau, MdME Lawyers, MGM, Pedro Redinha & João Varela Lawyers & Private Notary, University of Saint Joseph and Wynn Care (listed in alphabetical order).
A better tomorrow depends on what we do today! Together we grow Macau!