Online Bingo operator Raise 41K for Charity
27th January, 2009
Online Bingo operator William Hill have have raised 41K for the charity Breast Cancer Care. The sites Pink Ribbon campaign saw hundreds of players take part in specials games, with 10% from every Pink Ribbon ticket sold donated to the charity.
These Pink Ribbon games proved very popular with players at William Hill, taking place over a three month period leading up to the New year.
The operator also donated £10 for every new player who signed up and played with £20 throughout the month.
William Hill spokesperson Lili Huang, said in a statment “Many thanks to our bingo players who have participated in the Pink Ribbon campaign in the last 3 months, enabling us to raise this terrific amount to help people affected by breast cancer.”
“One person is diagnosed with breast cancer every 11 minutes making it the most common cancer in the UK. That’s why Breast Cancer Care needs our help to ensure they can continue to provide information and support to anybody who is affected by the disease.”
William Hill has always been fully supportive of charities such and Breast Cancer Care and hopefully other similar gaming companies follow in their footsteps and help raise money for worthwhile causes.
By Jamie
