Dreamworld boss to donate bonus to ride accident victims' families - News Summed Up

Dreamworld boss to donate bonus to ride accident victims' families


Story highlights Dreamworld parent company's CEO to donate bonus to those affectedNew Zealander confirmed as fourth victim; her son survived(CNN) The CEO of the company that owns the theme park where four people were killed Tuesday says she will donate her annual bonus to help those affected by the incident. Deborah Thomas, CEO of Ardent Leisure, which owns the Dreamworld theme park in Queensland, Australia, said in a statement that she would donate her annual bonus of AUS $167,500 ($127,672) to the Red Cross to "support people affected by this tragic event." She said that she has been "deeply affected and saddened by the tragic deaths," especially because of "the impact of this incident on their children and families." Separately, Ardent Leisure said in a statement it would be "offering the victims' families support through the Queensland police liaison office and this includes financial support." Six people were riding a "flume" on the park's Thunder River Rapids Ride when the incident happened.


Source: CNN October 27, 2016 08:40 UTC



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