Hong Kong Jockey Club donates 5 million HK dollars for Gansu relief work
August 21st, 2010
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced on Thursday that it would donate 5 million HK dollars ( 643,000 U.S. dollars) to support relief work after mudslides in Zhouqu county, Gansu province caused widespread damage.
The Club said in a statement that it will maintain close contact with agencies working in the affected area and follow the situation closely. It will also learn about the effective channels that would benefit the victims.
Founded in 1884, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has b …