Published on 24-May-07

Tijuna, Mexico -- May. 24, 2007 – Orphaned children, street animals and elderly folks with mobility issues have received an important gift from Tesoro Resorts: hope.

Animals also helped

Tijuana, Mexico -- May. 24, 2007 – Orphaned children, street animals and elderly folks with mobility issues have received an important gift from Tesoro Resorts: hope.

Tesoro Resorts, a trio of hotels located along Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Los Cabos, Manzanillo and Ixtapa, showed its commitment to local charities by reaching out and contributing to recent humanitarian endeavors. “We pride ourselves on giving back to the community and living by our code of ethics,” explained Steadfast Resorts CEO Rod Emery, who coined the motto: Proceed With Integrity, Value People, Embrace Opportunities, Pursue Excellence, Do Good As We Do Well.

Mr. Emery set a prime example by donating a gift of mobility and independence, with 300 new wheelchairs to be distributed to disadvantaged and elderly residents in Cabo San Lucas through the DIF, the federal family welfare system. At least 200 more are awaiting distribution through appropriate channels in Manzanillo and Ixtapa.

Meanwhile, in mid-March, Tesoro Manzanillo hosted a gala evening for 240 guests with entertainment from the activities staff and Las Vegas singer Frances Koll, helping raise more than $10,000 US to benefit Casa Hogar Liborio Espinoza, a local orphanage that is home to 30 needy children. “To help those children in a financial way, while entertaining the generous sponsors and donors, we reaffirmed our role within the local community,” said Tesoro Manzanillo General Manager Francisco Zuazua. “It gave us great satisfaction to lend a hand and show our support for those in need here in Manzanillo.”

But humans are not the only beneficiaries of Tesoro’s charitable donations. The hotel group also reached out to four-legged friends, donating several all-inclusive vacations at all three Pacific Coast properties to raise funds for PATA Manzanillo (www.PATAManzanillo.com), an animal welfare charity providing free spay and neuter operations to pets of low income families. The prizes garnered more than $500 US on the auction block and helped the charity sponsor a five-day sterilization clinic for animals.

In the end, it’s all a part of Steadfast Resorts’ quest for excellence. “Tesoro Resorts as a brand emphasizes human connections and the preciousness of life,” says Mr. Emery. “We recognize our social responsibility to empower others to achieve their personal best and pledge to assist any way we are able.”

ABOUT TESORO RESORTS
The new resort chain, Tesoro Resorts, launched in 2006 with the purchase and rebranding of three all-inclusive Mexico properties in Los Cabos, Manzanillo and Ixtapa emphasizing extraordinary value, striking surroundings and ‘treasured moments’ with family, friends and loved ones. Steadfast Resorts International (SRI) is a privately owned resort management consortium headquartered in Tijuana, Mexico. For more information or reservations at Tesoro Resorts, visit www.TesoroResorts.com or call 1-866-99TESORO.

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