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New Paper
05-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
$1.9 million raised for 10 organisations at May Day charity event
An event held on May Day saw donors contributing around $1.9 million for 10 organisations, including the Singapore Hospice Council, Caregiving Welfare Association, Reach Community Services, Ambulance Wish Singapore and Seventy Times Seven (Prison Fellowship Singapore). The charity drive by the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) comprised a charity golf game, which saw 500 players taking part, and a gala dinner at the club's location near Upper Thomson Road. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and his wife, Madam Tan Choo Leng, donors, corporate partners and beneficiaries attended the dinner, which saw performances by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore, among others. In a statement, the club said other sports activities, including tennis, squash, pickleball and bowling, will continue until the end of the month as part of the charity drive. The charity drive has raised over $27 million since its first iteration in 1972, in support of more than 100 charitable organisations. Mr How Seen Yong, the organising chairman of the SICC May Day Charity 2025, said the event is more than just a tradition. "It is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to serve others. The impact we create goes far beyond the dollars raised; it's about transforming lives, restoring hope and inspiring future generations to give back," he said. Thanking donors, Mr How said he was proud to stand with the club's members to continue the tradition of helping the needy and under-privileged in Singapore. The club was established in 1963. It has three golf courses and other sports facilities across its two locations. The courses have hosted international and local golf tournaments, including the Rolex Masters. The Singapore Open golf tournament will be held at SICC in November.
Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
$1.9 million raised at May Day charity event for various groups
The SICC May Day Charity 2025 raised around $1.9 million that will go towards various organisations, including the Singapore Hospice Council. PHOTO: SINGAPORE ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB $1.9 million raised at May Day charity event for various groups SINGAPORE - An event held on May Day saw donors contributing around $1.9m for 10 organisations, including the Singapore Hospice Council, Caregiving Welfare Association, Reach Community Services, Ambulance Wish Singapore and Seventy Times Seven (Prison Fellowship Singapore). The charity drive by the Singapore Island Country Club comprised a charity golf game, which saw 500 players taking part, and a gala dinner at the club's location near Upper Thomson Road. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and his wife, Madam Tan Choo Leng, donors, corporate partners and beneficiaries attended the dinner, which saw performances by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore, among others. In a release, the club said other sports activities, including tennis, squash pickleball and bowling, will continue until the end of the month as part of the charity drive. The charity drive has raised more than $27 million since its first iteration in 1972, in support of more than 100 charitable organisations. Mr How Seen Yong, the organising chairman of the SICC May Day Charity 2025, said the event is more than just a tradition. 'It is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to serve others. The impact we create goes far beyond the dollars raised; it's about transforming lives, restoring hope, and inspiring future generations to give back,' he said. Thanking donors, Mr How said he was proud to stand with the club's members to continue the tradition of helping the needy and under-privileged in Singapore. The club was established in 1963. It has three golf courses and other sports facilities across its two locations. The courses have hosted international and local golf tournaments, including the Rolex Masters. The Singapore Open golf tournament will be held at SICC in November . Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Business Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore Island Country Club raises S$1.9 million for 10 charities
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) raised around S$1.9 million to date at its May Day Charity 2025 event on Thursday (May 1). The funds will go towards 10 charities, including Art:Dis, Singapore Hospice Council and Singapore Association of Women's Lawyers. The selected charities support a range of causes, from mental wellness to eldercare to persons with disabilities. Ian Geoffrey Roberts, general manager at SICC, said: 'We intentionally select a wide spectrum of causes to ensure our impact touches diverse communities, rather than focusing solely on one sector like children or disabilities.' Since its inception in 1972, SICC has raised more than S$27 million at this annual event. 'Hosting it each year provides consistent support for charitable organisations that depend on reliable funding to sustain and expand their programmes,' Roberts noted. This year's May Day Charity also included various fundraising activities, such as bowling, golf and tennis. For example, at the premier charity golf tournament also held on Thursday, there were around 500 participants. Roberts said: 'Fringe activities such as competitions and community-led initiatives have been expanded and enhanced to offer members and their families more touchpoints to get involved meaningfully.' A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Beyond financial contributions, SICC aims to also encourage sustained acts of giving through outreach booths and community-led initiatives. Roberts added: 'We aim to raise awareness of critical social issues, provide meaningful platforms for beneficiaries to share their stories, and foster long-term engagement between our club community and the organisations we support.' This year's figure is higher than the S$1.6 million collected last year, which also benefited 10 organisations. SICC hopes to continue widening its community outreach. 'At SICC, scaling the event is not simply about increasing participation – it is about deepening engagement, diversifying support and amplifying impact year after year,' explained Roberts. Donations will be open until May 31.
