Catskills, NY, Hudson Valley, NY, and Queens, NY – Resorts World announced today its team members across New York State honored those affected by breast cancer throughout the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Resorts World Catskills (RWC) donated $5,000 to the American Cancer Society, along with $1,842 raised by employees. RWC employees, along with team members from the soon-to-open Resorts World Hudson Valley (RWHV), took part in the Making Strides of Hudson Valley walk on Sunday, October 16 at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

 “Our sincere thanks to the Resorts World team for serving as a source of encouragement and support for those who are currently battling breast cancer, survivors, and their family and friends,” said Kristi Greco, Senior Development Manager, American Cancer Society in Hudson Valley. “Their generous donation will help fund the American Cancer Society’s efforts to fight breast cancer.”

10 RWHV team members also took part in the 2022 Hudson Valley Plane Pull on Sunday, October 2 at Stewart International Airport to honor cancer survivors. They embraced their inner strength and worked together to pull a United GoJet CRG 145 – 50 passenger plane across the tarmac.

A group from Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) participated in the Making Strides of Queens walk on Sunday, October 16 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. RWNYC also donated $5,000, plus $1,800 raised by its employees, to the American Cancer Society.

“We’re so fortunate to work for an organization that cares about important causes like the fight against breast cancer,” said Meghan Taylor, VP Government Affairs & Public Relations, Resorts World New York. “But it’s especially heartwarming when our employees also take time out of their weekends to help raise awareness and give back to the community.”

Additional photos from the events can be found here.

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About Resorts World Catskills
Located in the heart of New York’s Catskill region, Resorts World Catskills (RWC) Hotel and Casino Resort offers guests unmatched experiences in excitement, entertainment, and luxury. The integrated casino-resort features live Las-Vegas style table games, state-of-the art slot machines, a poker room, private gaming salons, a 100-seat sportsbook lounge, and the mobile app, Resorts World BET, the fastest and safest way to bet on sports. The casino-resort’s 10 varied bar and restaurant experiences include an Italian steakhouse created by celebrity chef Scott Conant. There’s also year-round live entertainment at the 2,500-seat RW Epicenter. The 18-story all-suite luxurious hotel located within Resorts World Catskills features the Crystal Life Spa, two indoor pools, and two fitness centers. The Alder, the adjacent lifestyle hotel, features the first Topgolf Swing Suites in New York State, Dos Gatos, a cantina-style Mexican eatery, and will be expanded to include a Rees Jones redesigned Monster Golf Course in 2023.

About Resorts World Hudson Valley
Resorts World Hudson Valley (RWHV) is the area’s newest entertainment attraction! With 1,200 slots and electronic table games and the always-happening Resorts World BET Sports Bar, this premier destination makes for a great day or night out with family and friends. Conveniently located one hour north of New York City, Resorts World Hudson Valley is the day trip that’s never far away.

About Resorts World New York City
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is New York City’s first and only casino-hotel, offering over 10 million guests annually an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience and generating over $3 billion for the State’s education system since opening in 2011. The opening of the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York gave visitors from around the world more ways to enjoy the ultimate play and stay experience. Dining options include Sugar Factory American Brasserie, America’s favorite eatery and celebrity hotspot. There are a variety of non-gaming amenities, as well as entertainment options, allowing guests of all interests and budgets an experience that fits their personal tastes. RWNYC is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, operating destination resorts in Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. Genting has more than 50 years of experience in the travel and leisure industry and collectively employs approximately 60,000 people while offering an unparalleled resort experience to over 50 million visitors a year worldwide.