Vegas Golden Knights owner makes large donation to city amidst pandemic

Just hours after Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis announced his organization's contribution of $1 million to aid the city of Las Vegas against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley announced that he, partnered with the Vegas Golden Knights foundation, has followed suit, donating $1 million to the city they call home.

The money, which was donated directly to the Nevada COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force, will be used for the purpose of acquiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including surgical masks, N95-equivalent CDC-approved respirator masks, medical gloves and gowns, in addition to supporting other initiatives in the fight against the pandemic.

Las Vegas remains under a state issued ‘stay at home' policy, in which all non-essential businesses are closed, including the Las Vegas Strip.

We are all in this fight together. We are beyond grateful for the tireless efforts, courage and compassion that the entire medical community has demonstrated during these challenging times. These contributions will especially support those medical workers on the front lines battling the pandemic here in Nevada. They are true everyday heroes. And just like they support us, we want to support them.

— Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley on the organizations contribution.

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