Harrah's
Hosts Hurricane Katrina Relief Fundraiser
Members of the entertainment
community joined Mississippi Governor Haley
Barbour on Sunday, December 18, at Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc.'s Grand Casino in Tunica
to raise $400,000 for the Mississippi Law Enforcement
and Firefighter Katrina Relief Fund, Inc. This
fund benefits Mississippi National Guard troops,
law enforcement officials, and firefighters
who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina.
Mr.
Las Vegas," Wayne Newton, led an all-star
cast including Lee Ann Womack, Brittany Murphy,
Chris Isaak, Sinbad, Bo Derek, Paul Rodriguez
and Neal McCoy during Hurricane Heroes Salute!,
a two and a half hour tribute to Mississippi
first responders who personally incurred losses,
yet helped so many others during the aftermath
of Hurricane Katrina.
Gov.
Barbour was on hand along with military leaders,
state and local officials, and the business
and social community of Mississippi. During
a pre-concert reception, the governor addressed
the financial need of the first responders and
thanked Harrah's for hosting the event.
Immediately
following Hurricane Katrina, Harrah's partnered
with the American Red Cross to provide a temporary
shelter for victims at the Grand Casino in Tunica.
Harrah's provided relocation assistance for
more than 130 employees who have relocated to
the company's three properties in Tunica from
Harrah's-owned properties closed as a result
of Hurricane Katrina. Approximately 650 affected
employees were relocated to Harrah's operated
casinos throughout the country. The Harrah's
Employee Recovery Fund has received more than
$4 million in donations from the Harrah's Foundation,
outside vendors, employees and members of the
public.
Harrah's
Entertainment is the world's largest provider
of branded casino entertainment through operating
subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada
68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development
of new properties, expansions and acquisitions.
Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building
loyalty and value with its customers through
a unique combination of great service, excellent
products, unsurpassed distribution, operational
excellence and technology leadership.
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