Relay Majulah - Bennett Neo Running For Community In Need

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 8 days (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. About Bennett Neo Bennett Neo is the CEO, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation. Apart from his role as CEO of Sabeco, Bennett also sits on the board of NKF and also ex-Chairman of the Migrant Workers' Assistance Fund, ex-Co-Chairman of the Migrant Workers Forum and ex-Chairman of Domestic Employees' Welfare Fund. A sports advocate, Bennett was a council member for Football Association of Singapore and even represented Singapore in numerous international canoe championships. I would like to solicit your support for this campaign, as we join hands to raise funds to uplift the lives of many in our community whom we love and care for, and do not want to be left behind. I am proud of our country's history, our immigrant make-up and diverse cultures, our nation building struggles, our capable government and the success of our development. I hope that through this campaign, we can help raise awareness of the fact that there are many amongst us that need help, and inspire more people to come forward to contribute in any way they can. - Bennett Neo

Golf for Charity 2019

by Caritas Singapore Community Council - The Caritas Singapore Agape Fund

We seek your support for our annual Caritas Singapore Golf for Charity fundraising golf tournament. Caritas Singapore, the official social and community arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore is organising Golf for Charity 2019 for the eleventh year to raise funds to support the work of Caritas Singapore and the Catholic charities and organisations under our umbrella. The funds received enable these groups to continue their work in serving over 50,000 of our less fortunate brothers and sisters through the many service programmes and assistance that they provide. No contribution is too small. We will be most grateful if you could support this golf for charity event either by taking up a flight or/and a sponsorship. We will provide your company with the benefits that are accorded to our Sponsors. We also welcome your outright donations or/and joining us for dinner. All donations are eligible for 2.5 times tax deduction, in accordance to IRAS regulations. For Sponsorship and Donation form on the event, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]apore.org or call Pamela at 6338 3448 if you need any further clarifications. Thank you for your support!

Deepan's birthday fundraiser for MILK Fund

by Deepanraj Ganesan for MILK Fund

Each year, I look forward to my birthday. After all, who doesn't like receiving gifts from family and friends? Over the years, I am often spoiled by my family who shower me with the most splendid gifts. My friends, as well, are often not too far behind, arranging the best of parties and get-togethers that one could wish for. But recently, I have realised- What if the money spent on me for my birthday, could be spent on people who deserve and need it way more than I do? Don't get me wrong. I love birthdays but this gives me a greater purpose to celebrate this milestone as I turn 25. I have chosen to support a charity that helps disadvantaged children and youth. I am a privileged individual because my parents have worked tremendously hard to provide for me and have always made sure I never lacked in anything. But in Singapore and overseas, there are many who fight to even survive and have a peace of mind on a daily basis. MILK supports children and youth come from troubled or low-income families and impoverished communities, in their education, care and guidance, vocational and livelihood development, or other special needs so as to help them break out of the disadvantaged circumstances they were born into. MILK also focuses on plugging gaps in the social service sector and plays the role of advocacy and fundraising while the partners focus on providing direct services for the children. So help me, and help MILK raise funds.

Relay Majulah - Gan Kok Boon Running To Encourage Cancer Survivors

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah A ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life without limits. Gan Kok Boon is a Managing Director with Accenture Singapore (Health and Public Services). He is a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with Stage 3 Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) in 2014 at the age of 35. The cancer "experience" changed his fundamental outlook in life, and he is more deliberate in living the life he wants. He now enjoys going for slow jogs, cycling and fishing off Singapore waters. I am still suffering from the long-term side effects of cancer treatments - my salivary glands are damaged so I wake up every day with my tongue stuck to the palette due to the lack of saliva. My speech is impacted due to nerve damage and I am on lifetime medication. Yet, I feel so blessed being able to survive and to live this life. I am motivated to take part in this relay to encourage cancer survivors to press on. The survival journey is lifelong but this journey we have left is not just about overcoming the disease. Let's be bold, make a change, do something you are happy about, do something meaningful. Let's make our lives count for ourselves, and if you can, for others too.

Relay Majulah - Goh Jin Kian Participating For A More Caring And Inclusive Society

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. My son, Jin Kian is born Singaporean and is an Apprentice Baker. He was born with Down Syndrome, has flat feet, poor eyesight and low muscle tone. He had surgery to plug 3 holes in the heart on his first birthday. He uses one good eye to see and weight gain is a challenging issue. He is always enthusiastic in reporting for work as an apprentice in the baking section at HANIS where the boss and staff watch out and care for him. He is happy and proud to be part of Relay Majulah - to contribute in his own small ways to the commemoration of SG Bicentennial and in support of President's Challenge. We are grateful to be Singaporeans, in a place we have a sense of belonging to, a place we call home and where there is inclusion regardless of race, language, religion or abilities. May we come as ONE People, to foster a greater sense of belonging in our nation and to build a caring and inclusive society. - Margaret Soh, mum of Goh Jin Kian

Relay Majulah - Poh Li San Running To Champion Progress in The Lives of Our Community In Need

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. I am a former search and rescue helicopter pilot; and was part of the SAF Humanitarian and Relief mission to Aceh following the Boxing Day Tsunami. We sent in food, water and medical aid to the villages with our helicopters. I am currently a planner for Airport development I am inspired by people who bounce back from the brink of death or failure, the indomitable human spirit. I am also proud and honoured to be a citizen of this progressive nation. I am participating in Relay Majulah to help raise funds for President's Challenge and its supported 67 charities; and hope that our community in need can receive more help and perhaps be inspired to pick up running as a sport too. I will be running 20km under 2 hours and will need to push myself hard in the lead-up training to conquer this challenge. Support me by donating and together, let's be the change we want to see. - Poh Li San

Relay Majulah - Fanny Koh Running To Empower Lives And Safeguard Singapore - Our Home

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. As a police officer, I have seen all walks of society and therefore appreciate the vulnerability of lives. I had been deployed to disaster zones to assist in victim identification efforts. I witnessed how victims and families could find strength and resilience within their community amidst the most trying circumstances. I hope that in a small way, in peacetime, my participation will encourage fellow Singaporeans to come forth to show care for the needy community. Running has a special meaning for me. I run to keep fit and to recce the area of operations for major events. My favourite route is the stretch of the riverside from Robertson Quay to MBS, where I get to see a beautiful view of Singapore as I run towards daybreak. The scene reminds me why I wanted to be a police officer - to protect a home that can be easily taken for granted amidst peaceful times. Together, we can make a difference in our community and safeguard this place we call Home. Every dollar counts and goes into empowering lives. Please support me by giving your donation now!

Relay Majulah - Marie Choo Running To Help The Less Fortunate Singaporeans Who Need Our Kindness

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. I have never been a runner up till 5 years ago. I suffered a health scare that served as a wake-up call for me to take care of my health. I decided to embark on my fitness journey to take charge of my life. I went from not being able to run 2km to completing a full marathon of 42.195km in 10 months' time, to then venture into trail running and doing races of 50km, 100km and soon 100 miles. I RUN FOR RESCUE DOGS started as a personal initiative to raise awareness and funds for no-kill dog shelters in Singapore. I have personally raised over $80,000 in total to help the less fortunate dogs in Singapore. As a Singaporean who is proud to call Singapore my home, I am very honoured to be part of Relay Majulah to raise funds to help the less fortunate Singaporeans who need our help and support. A little goes a long way and every dollar counts. Together, we can make our country a better place for our less fortunate countrymen. Our home, our heart, our Singapore. Let's all come together to continue to be a nation built with love, kindness and compassion.

Grace Overflowing - A Special Concert to Raise Funds for SAAC

by St. Andrew's Autism Centre for St. Andrew's Mission Hospital

Hope is the bridge to the world of autism. Love and care expressed through patience and the time it may take to understand and appreciate each person with autism as special and unique, can be deeply felt. It can impact the world in which we live, a world that chooses to be kind to and accepts those with special needs. Persons with autism need our care and support to lead dignified and meaningful lives. It is important that they access education, training and services. Your gift today will help us at SAAC to continue to enrich the lives of the 382 school students, adult clients and residents with moderate to severe autism in our care. Cantate Domino, which translates to 'Sing To The Lord', is an interdenominational ensemble of experienced choristers that has raised funds for many churches and organisations in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. This year, we are privileged to have them perform a special benefit concert for us, and raise funds for our services to people with autism. The concert will feature guest conductor Eudy Palaruan, pianist Serena Lai and harpist Dora Lim, and classic hymns like His Robe for Mine, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, How Great Thou Art, and more choral favourites. It will be held at Chapel of Christ the Redeemer on Saturday, 28 September 2019, at 7.00pm. Admission is complimentary. We are hoping to raise $50,000 through donations for SAAC, which will be taken at the end of the concert. Please reserve your seats on our website: www.saac.org.sg

Training Smart with a Caring Heart

by Steven Quek for HCA HOSPICE CARE

As we pursue personal interests and challenges, let's also remember the less fortunate in our midst. This book - "Training Smart" - shares my experience acquired over 30 years in training endurance athletes. While it has been an enjoyable and meaningful pursuit for me, I hope to help bring joy and care to people facing life-limiting illnesses. In this regard, I would like to invite you to join me in this journey. Please donate $30 (or more) to HCA Hospice Care, an organisation into its 30th year of community service, and join my "Training Smart with a Caring Heart" initiative. You will receive a copy of the publication for your donation and your donation will go a long way to helping its beneficiaries and their family! Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Steven Quek (Please refer to the Training Smart with a Caring Heart FB page for details on book collection. All cash donations are entitled to 2.5 times tax deduction.)

Relay Majulah - Lim Teck Yin Running To Represent Sport SG For A Better Tomorrow

by President's Challenge

About Relay Majulah Relay Majulah is a ground-up initiative to form a 200-runners team to conquer 2,000km over 200 hours (2-10 Nov 2019) to raise funds for President's Challenge and its 67 supported charities; and to commemorate Singapore's 200 years. It also aims to unite the community, for the community; and tell the inspiring stories of people with indomitable spirit, who live life to the full and live life without limits. Lim Teck Yin is the CEO of Sport Singapore. He retired as a brigadier-general from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) after 30 years of military service. Lim was a former national water polo player with seven Southeast Asian Games medals, and a recipient of the Singapore National Olympic Council Team of the Year Award for 1986, 1989 and 1991. I believe that sport is a great platform for us to challenge ourselves to live our best. Since young I have cherished the camaraderie and encouragement from playing with teammates. This has been a fundamental part of my growth and development through the years. The future of Singapore depends on all of us appreciating how blessed we are to call Singapore home and our willingness to come together to prevail against the challenges that undermine our success. Relay Majulah is not just fund raising but a rallying call to come together to uplift our fellow Singaporeans in need. I look forward to joining hands with like-minded people to affirm that we can achieve much for Singapore and our people by working together.