Sulawesi Earthquake - Public Appeal

by Singapore Red Cross Society

Singapore Red Cross launches public appeal, commits humanitarian supplies to affected communities Singapore, 1 October 2018 - In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck Sulawesi, Indonesia, over the weekend, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has launched a public fundraising appeal, and in the first instance, pledged S$50,000 in humanitarian aid to support affected communities. All donations to the Singapore Red Cross will go towards the purchase of relief items, such as: - First aid supplies - Hygiene kits - Water systems - Jerry cans - Tarpaulins - Mosquito nets - Blankets and - Sleeping mats for displaced survivors; and the longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. With its International Services team closely monitoring the situation across four affected cities and regencies: Palu city, Donggala, Sigi and Parigi Mouton, the SRC has readied a 3-person advance response team, which could depart as early as tomorrow (Tuesday). Donations Donations can be made via this campaign, or at Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486, during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm). Cheques can be made payable to "Singapore Red Cross Society" and posted to the above address. Please leave your name, postal address and indicate "Sulawesi Earthquake 2018" at the back of your cheque. Donations to overseas efforts are not tax-deductible.

Sulawesi Earthquake 2018

by Mercy Relief

On 28 September 2018, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake had triggered a tsunami with 3m-high waves in Sulawesi, Indonesia. According to The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB), the death toll is now over 1,000, with at least 500 people seriously injured. Power and telecommunications to the region have been cut off and the roads are damaged, hampering search and rescue efforts. As assessment of damage is still ongoing, the number of casualties is expected to rise. Mercy Relief will be conducting its first phase of emergency relief operations together with its ground partners to address the urgent needs of the disaster survivors. Together with your help, we will be able to provide timely and effective aid to the affected communities in Sulawesi. * Please note that all donations for foreign charitable causes are not eligible for tax deduction. Image Credit to: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images & Tatan Syuflana/AP

Run Gin Run! - Raising Awareness for Early Intervention for Kids with Autism

by Soh Gin Wee for Autism Resource Centre (S)

Till I became a parent, I never knew the worries that a parent had to go through. When my elder son was 2.5 years old, he was assessed with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD). As there was a long waitlist for public EIPIC ctr, we enrolled him in a private setup. Since then, he was able to catch up with his milestones with a detailed and well thought out early intervention program. Along the way, he also demonstrated to us his extraordinary talents that we might have otherwise missed out on. As they say, every child is unique and if we can help them to develop and grow, they will blossom and become a shining star. Being extremely lucky in receiving a running slot in next year's Tokyo Marathon and having not run a marathon in 20 years, I decided to use this opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Autism Resource Centre (ARC) in Singapore. ARC is a non- profit organization and more details can be found in the associated link. In particular, they have an early intervention program called WeCan Early Intervention (wecaneip.com) where they provide autism specific intervention for young children diagnosed with autism. Through my running journey to the Tokyo Marathon, I hope to raise funds for ARC to increase their existing resources and at the same time, raise awareness of the importance of early intervention. For S'poreans, donations of S$100 and above will be eligible for tax relief. Thank you for your kind donations & on my part, I will do my best for the marathon!

Help someone this Christmas

by Assisi Hospice

At Assisi Hospice, we provide palliative care for patients and support caregivers like 72-year-old Mr Toh Ah Seng. Mr Toh's wife, Mdm Cheok Ai, was diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer in 2017. Due to her intellectual difficulties, Mr Toh was the lone caregiver of their only son with autism. Mdm Cheok soon needed care beyond what Mr Toh could possibly provide and was admitted into Assisi Hospice in February 2018. This care arrangement was vital to help Mr Toh cope with his family's care needs and to have the space to simply grieve. Our social worker provided a safe outlet for him to express his grief through narrating the story of his life. Being able to converse with our social worker in Hokkien about his life, and to express his thoughts and feelings, was poignant and therapeutic. Assisi Hospice also supported him as he planned his onward journey with his son. Our annual Christmas Light-Up brings the joy of Christmas to Assisi Hospice for our patients and their families. For them, this Christmas will be one to cherish because it may be their last Christmas together. Help us make this Christmas a magical one for them by doing your part to light-up our 11-metre-tall giant Christmas tree! Every $10 donation will light a bulb on our tree, representing your well wishes and blessings. Your donation will enable us to continue providing patients and families like Mr Toh Ah Seng's with the medical care and psychosocial support they need.

Help 8 Residents Raise 100k for the Home. Do continue to donate towards 5 mil needed.

by St. John's Home For Elderly Persons

/A BIG THANK YOU to all donors who enabled us to hit our targeted $100K! To complete the project, we still need $5 million more. Do kindly continue to spread the word and support./ We are a team of eight residents, aged 66 to 90, from St. John's Home For Elderly Persons which is located at 69 Wan Tho Ave. We took up the challenge of helping our Home raise $100,000, as part of the funds to build our new Home. Though not savvy in digital media, we shot this video entirely on our own using mobile phone! Please take 3 minutes to check out the video and support our effort to raise funds for our new Home by donating generously. Our Home needs to raise about a total of another $5 Million for our new building project! (St John's Home for Elderly Persons has occupied 69 Wan Tho Avenue since the beginning. The lease on the land expired on 31 Dec 2015. We are very grateful to be able to secure a fresh 30-year lease beginning on 1 January 2016 for 3,300sqm, a part of the 12,000sqm of land we have long occupied. Thanks to the support of many well wishers, we are on our way to building a new Home to care for existing and new residents. We will have the Groundbreaking Ceremony on 1 Sep 2018 and our new Home is slated to be ready by end 2020).

Panda Needs Surgery

by [email protected] for Save Our Street Dogs

Remember Panda, the boy that was rescued without a paw? (https://www.facebook.com/SOSDSingapore/posts/1922255801158353) It's been more than 2 months since he was rescued, and despite medication and daily care for his wound, recovery was very slow. Vets told us grimly that it may be cancer, and the best way forward for his recovery, is amputation. Panda went for his surgery yesterday, and x-rays showed that his bones have been crushed together, perhaps due to a traumatic accident. To rule out cancer, the entire leg has to be sent for biopsy. Panda is currently recovering at the vet. It'd be a few days before he can be discharged, and go home with his fosterers. When he woke up from his surgery yesterday, he was whining sleepily, until the staff at the clinic went to sit with him. This boy has slowly stolen our hearts. In our previous fundraiser for him, we didn't manage to raise enough to cover his vet bills. With your support, we hope to be able to raise enough, to give him the best care possible, and to keep him as comfortable as possible. Please donate if you can, and help share his story. Every cent (and share) counts! Thank you so much!

Credit Suisse Step Challenge. Mind Body Connection theme.

by President's Challenge

Break out of your sedentary lifestyle and do something good for a charitable organization at the same time. It's been known that an active lifestyle can bring out the best in our daily life. To encourage all staff to switch to a healthy lifestyle and to allow our body to adapt moderately, we are pleased to bring back the annual step challenge. The theme for this activity will be Mind Body Connection. Staff may either participate in the following activities. Regardless of the activity selected, staff will be provided with the tool to track and monitor their activity level for 6 months. 1) Solo activity - for individual tracking and not be taking part in the group challenge. 2) Group challenge - Staff would need to form a team of 5 where steps will be aggregated and updated in the leaderboard. This will be used to determine both local and regional winners. Challenge will commence on Oct 23 and ends on Nov 22nd. Fundraising Activities if you wish to join the take part in either categories, please perform the following task 1. Kindly made a donation of the minimum amount of SGD50 to President Challenge in aid of Dover Hospice (Singapore) Please DO NOT use anonymous when making the donation and ensure that you insert your name for tracking purpose 2. Information to register will be provided to registered participants to complete the registration. No further payment is required by staff. Step tracker or smart watches will not be provided.

NUHkids Fund

by NUHS Fund Limited

Managed by NUHS Fund Limited, NUHkids Fund raises monies for financially disadvantaged children seeking treatment at the Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical institute (KTP-NUCMI) at the National University Hospital (NUH). Our Vision: To enable all children and youth to achieve good health and well-being regardless of their financial circumstances. Our Mission: To help children and adolescents who require financial assistance for their medical treatment. For more information, please visit: http://www.nuh.com.sg/ktp-nucmi/outreach/financial-support.html

Urgent Funds Required For Move To New Government-Built Facility In Sungei Tengah

by Animal Lovers League

In March 2018, we will be moving to a Government-built facility in Sungei Tengah called 'Animal Lodge'. The construction and setting in our new premises will be different from our present open concept shelter in that our dogs and cats will be in flatted-two-storey buildings in kennel enclosures. We require $351,000 to manage the costs of making this move. Firstly, we have a total of 10 units; each unit comprises of five kennels, four store rooms, flexi-areas and quarantine and prep rooms. We have to engage contractors to carry out fit-out works involving the building of steel enclosures, gates, fencing and partitions, along with the installation of piping and electrical appliances like ceiling & exhaust fans, lights, fittings and equipment. Expected cost is $20,000 - $25,000 per unit; and an estimated $250,000, if not more, in total. Secondly, $66,000 has to be paid to our present landlord for extended TOL (Temporary Occupancy Licence) from January to March 2018, before we move to the 'Animal Lodge' in March 2018. A 3-month deposit totalling $35,000 may be required by AVA. This will be confirmed in due course.

NCIS Cancer Fund

by NUHS Fund Limited

Managed by NUHS Fund Limited, the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) Cancer Fund funds - needy cancer patients, cancer research and the education and training of healthcare professionals. The NCIS' Cancer Fund's Objectives: - To assist patients who are in financial need - To assist in the funding of relevant research in common cancers - To assist in the development of services that will enhance cancer care in Singapore - To help staff keep abreast of the advances in cancer management For more information: http://www.ncis.com.sg

President's Star Charity 2018

by President's Challenge

Mediacorp is raising funds for the President's Challenge 2018 at the President's Star Charity 2018. The theme for this year's President's Star Charity is "Shine Together" where beneficiaries and artistes share the limelight as they light up the MES Theatre at Mediacorp with inspiring and passionate performances. This year's show will be telecast live on Channel 5 on 14 October, 7.30pm. Your generous donation will benefit the 59 nominated charities supported by President's Challenge 2018.