Ramon Desage of Cadeau Express makes $25,000 donation to Urban Youth Scholarship fund

LAS VEGAS, NV, October 17, 2010 (Press-News.org) Ramon Desage, President of Las Vegas based hotel and casino luxury goods supplier Cadeau Express, has made a $25,000 contribution to the Salt Lake City based Urban Youth Scholarship fund.

The Urban Youth Scholarship fund provides scholarships to accomplished young people nationwide who have aspirations and dedication to earn a higher education but are limited by their means, and this gift will provide five talented young people the opportunity to pursue this dream. Their scholarships are awarded based on need, scholastic performance, and community service. To date, over 400 scholarships have been awarded. These scholarships are supported by private contributions, celebrity support, and benefit event proceeds.

"I am pleased to offer this donation to help urban youth in their quest for education," said Mr. Ramon Desage. "Our youth hold the keys to a better future of our country and anything that I can do to help is my honor."

Making this gift serves to augment the formidable record of philanthropy and public contribution by Ramon Desage. He has contributed to a number of infrastructure, public works, and public health projects in his home country of Lebanon. He has also built hospitals and established numerous scholarships in the United States, and works continuously and closely with the International Red Cross to help advance their mission worldwide.

Mr. Desage was bestowed the title of Knight of the Cross of Malta in 1994, an honor by a worldwide organization whose members are chosen based on the merit of their personal dedication towards helping those in need. Mr. Desage�EUR s spirit of philanthropy and public service is continuous, and he is particularly happy to see and help contribute to young people being able to achieve their academic dreams.

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