Caesars Windsor expands commitment to Cancer Awareness

WINDSOR, ON, Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Caesars Windsor kicked off their annual Cancer Awareness Campaign on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. For the past two years, Caesars Windsor and its employees have committed over $50,000 in support of breast cancer awareness. In addition to supporting breast cancer awareness this October, Caesars Windsor has also committed to supporting and building awareness in the fight against prostate cancer in November. To that point, corporate and employee contributions now total over $60,000 in 2012!  Caesars Windsor has expanded their commitment to now include 6 local cancer related organizations including The Canadian Cancer Society, Circle of 7, Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, In Honour of the Ones We Love, Transition to Betterness and the Windsor and Essex County Cancer Foundation.

Kevin Laforet, President and CEO of Caesars Windsor explains "Today is a great day for our corporate giving program and our employees here at Caesars Windsor that give back to this community so unselfishly.  I am also incredibly proud to say Caesars Windsor took the lead in driving awareness for breast cancer awareness with the introduction of pink table game felts - a unique initiative that is now taking place at other Caesars Entertainment properties across North America".

Caesars Windsor is the largest casino resort in Canada and the first of its kind outside of the U.S. to be branded with this legendary, world-renowned name. Proud recipient of the CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel award for 13 consecutive years and the 2011 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its gourmet steakhouse, Neros. Voted "Overall Best Gaming Resort" for 12 consecutive years and "Best Overall Entertainment" by Casino Player Magazine. In 2011, the Colosseum was ranked Top 25 Worldwide Theatre Venus by Pollstar® for a second year. Enjoy free, local and live music weekly in Cosmos Lounge.

SOURCE: Caesars Windsor

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