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Colour Socks Parade 2025 – Colourful celebration by MINDS entertains again

Colour Socks Parade 2025 – Colourful celebration by MINDS entertains again

Yahoo30-06-2025
One was awash in a sea of colours and happy faces on Sat, 28 Jun, at the 2025 Colour Socks Parade (CSP). CSP is the signature fundraising campaign of MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore), now in its fourth year.
The celebration was officiated by longstanding patron Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Social and Family Development & Ministry of Law.
The Colour Socks Parade 2025 theme of 'One Heart, One MINDS: Celebrating Inclusivity through Sports' was on display all around One Punggol's huge plaza. The mini golf, archery, bowling, basketball and soccer stations were a hive of activity with over 1,000 guests trying their hand(s and feet). Alongside them were participants from MINDS schools, caregivers, corporate partners and volunteers.
On the other side of the plaza, lines of stalls displayed food and wares created by Persons with Intellectual Disability (PWIDs). These ever-popular items, especially the baked goodies, often sell out very quickly.
I have a pair of very well-made 'Spirited-Away'-themed coasters that I bought last year on my desk right now. A bottle of MINDS cookies joined them this weekend and will probably be all eaten up by the end of today.
Events like Colour Socks Parade 2025 are more than a day of recognition for those who often are invisible in society. 'My son has never felt this seen before,' said a parent whose 15-year-old boy beamed as he showed off his self-painted socks. 'Today, he got to be the star.' A volunteer added, 'I think this is one of the happiest events I've ever attended. There's no performance here — just pure, genuine joy.'
That joy was apparent for all to see and I was glad to be there. You should see it for yourself.
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