Walk for Charity and Make a Difference in the Lives of the Underprivileged
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Every S$1 you donate will now have twice the impact, with the dollar-for-dollar matching by the Government under the Care & Share Movement
Date : 7 August 2015, Friday
Time : 7:00am – 11:30am
Venue : Marina Bay Sands, Event Plaza
Guest-of Honour : Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister
Coordinating Minister for National Security & Minister for Home Affairs
Highlights
- Register for the Fun Walk and receive one (1) corporate-sponsored goodie bag while stocks last!
- Click “Buy Now” to register for the Fun Walk - $10 – Each $10 donation admits one (1) to the Fun Walk
- 100% of your donation will go towards helping children with special needs and youths-at-risk, people with disabilities, frail and lonely elderly and families in difficulties.
- Your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar under the Care & Share Movement
- If you wish to receive tax deduction for your donation, please fill in the Tax Exemption Request Form by 31 July 2015. We regret that we are unable to accept submissions after the closing date, 31 July 2015.
Additional Details
- This donation drive lasts from 29 June 2015 to 12 July 2015
- By participating in the Community Chest Heartstrings Walk 2015 @ Marina Bay, participants certify that they are physically fit to participate in the walk and hereby agree to abide to all the rules and regulations of the event. In consideration of the acceptance of the participants’ entry, participants and their heir, successors and assigns, do hereby unconditionally waive and release the organiser, sponsors, all officials, persons and agencies connected with them from all claims and damages whatsoever, that may arise from their participation in the event, including without limitation, property damage.
- All information provided for this registration/donation may also be used for future communications.
- Qoo10 will bear all administrative and transactional fee.
- Visit www.comchest.sg for more information about Community Chest and the causes we support and LIKE us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
- For enquiries, email Community Chest at ncss_comchest@ncss.gov.sg.
About the Event
Community Chest and Marina Bay Sands are proud to kick-start the SG50 festivities for the Golden Jubilee Weekend with Community Chest Heartstrings Walk 2015 – SG50 Community Heartbeats.
This fun walk, along the scenic Marina Bay Waterfront, is for everyone to join in and celebrate Singapore as an inclusive and giving nation.
Marking SG50, a special drumming activity will see beneficiaries, corporate volunteers and the community at large coming together to create one rhythm signifying the united heartbeat of one Singapore.
You can take part in the heart-pounding competitive “Race to the Sky Vertical Marathon”, and climb 57 levels to the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark. Or simply enjoy the Family Carnival with fun activities for the kids, including face painting, balloon sculptures and handicrafts.
Come join us, walk for a good cause, and make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged. Your donations will enable and empower beneficiaries in over more than 80 charities, supported by Community Chest.
Click “Buy” to register for the Fun Walk and receive one (1) corporate-sponsored goodie bag while stocks last! Each $10 donation admits one (1) to the Fun Walk
Please fill in the Tax Exemption Request Form to receive tax deduction. We regret that we are unable to accept submissions after the closing date, 31 July 2015.
Who You Help
Gregory is sixteen but has never walked unassisted in his life.
At eight months, he had a high fever, which resulted in epileptic fits, and affected his ability to stand or walk. By the age of three, Gregory was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a brain condition which weakens the control of the muscles of his hands and legs.
Since 2005, Gregory has been receiving mobile therapy at the Community Integration Service (formerly known as AWWA Teach Me services).
He has since increased his muscle tone and is able to walk with support of a walking frame at home, though his movement is slow and laborious. In school, Gregory uses a wheelchair and motorised scooter to move around on his own.
From a shy and reserved child, Gregory has now grown up to become an out-spoken and jovial teenager and participates in school and community activities.
With help from his family, teachers, therapists and many others who have supported the Community Integration Service through their donations to Community Chest, Gregory has been able to come this far.
Gregory’s greatest wish is to represent Singapore at the Paralympics someday.
Help youths like Gregory realise their dreams and embark on a journey of gaining confidence.
Your donations are vital in helping Gregory and others like him. Make a difference today.
Vertical Marathon
Take part in the heart-pounding competitive Race to the Sky Vertical Marathon. Climb up 57 levels to reach Marina Bay Sands SkyPark and be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Singapore skyline, 200 metres above the city!
Click here to register!
Date :7 August 2015, Friday
Reporting Time : 6:00am
Venue : Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3
Distance : 57 Levels
Walk Pack & Goodie Bag Collection
Walk Pack Collection
The Walk Pack includes your goodie bag redemption voucher for you to redeem your goodie bag on the event day (7 Aug 2015). Collect your Walk Pack with a printout of your Qoo10 e-ticket at
Date : 25 July 2015 (Sat), 11am to 7pm
26 July 2015 (Sun), 11am to 5pm
Venue : Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Orchid Junior Room (Level 4)
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Goodie Bag Collection
Redeem your Goodie Bag with the Redemption Voucher in the Walk Pack at
Date : 7 August 2015 (Fri), 8.30am to 11am
Venue : Marina Bay Sands, Event Plaza
About Community Chest
For over 30 years, Community Chest has been engaging the community to support people in need through fund-raising and volunteering. Community Chest supports more than 80 charities in Singapore, allowing them to focus on caring for the less fortunate. As Community Chest’s fund-raising and operating costs are covered mainly by Tote Board and Singapore Pools, every dollar you donate will help:
- Children with special needs to reach potential
- Adults with disabilities to integrate into society
- Relationships of families in difficulty to stay strong
- Elderly to age graciously in the community
About the Care & Share @ SG50 Movement
Care & Share is a national fund-raising and volunteerism movement led by Community Chest for the social service sector, in celebration of SG50 this year. It aims to bring our nation together to show care and concern for the needy and recognise contributions made by voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs). Eligible donations raised by Community Chest and participating VWOs from now till 31 March 2016 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the government. The matched amount will go towards building the capabilities and capacities of the social service sector and supporting social services to meet rising needs. To contribute to this Movement, please visit their webpage at www.careandshare.sg or email to csm@ncss.gov.sg.