$1.8m raised at Singapore Island Country Club’s May Day charity event

A total of $1,810,000 was raised at the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) May Day charity event on Sunday May 1.

This year’s charity campaign will benefit 16 beneficiaries supporting various causes such as health, community, people with disabilities, children and the elderly, with the generous donations of more than 50 donors, including 47 corporate entities.

The main charity golf match saw around 700 golfers compete for prizes and help raise funds through the sale of flights, sponsorships and donations.

President Halimah Yacob, patron of the charity, highlighted the caring spirit of those involved, saying: “Your dedication to helping others, especially in these unprecedented and difficult times, is an inspiration to all Singaporeans. I hope that this fine tradition of SICC, which helps to foster the spirit of caring for the underprivileged among us, will continue for many years to come.”

In his welcome address, SICC Club Captain and Event Organizing President Ivan Chua welcomed attendees to the gala dinner after a two-year hiatus, and noted the influx of donations as part of the improvement of the Covid-19 situation and the relaxation of safe management measures.

The SICC May Day Charitable Campaign is an annual tradition that began in 1972 with golfers coming together to raise funds through a game of golf. It has since blossomed into a club-wide effort involving all other sporting and interest groups in sideline fundraising activities and has since raised over $24 million to support charitable causes.

Other activities alongside the charity campaign will continue until the end of May. Whether it’s swimming carnivals, fitness challenges, culinary specialties or a stroll on the golf course, these activities have been made available for SICC members to contribute to the cause. charity in their own way. To learn more, visit their website.