Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched The Bull Charge® 2009. For the first time, this iconic charity fun run in the Central Business District (CBD) will be flagged off on 20 November 2009, Friday at The Float @ Marina Bay.
Over the past five years, SGX has raised more than S$12 million for needy children, families and youths from selected charities through its charity fun run. A total of 11 charities have been selected for this year.
The Bull Charge® 2009 will raise funds for 11 charity organisations and the percentage of the proceeds that they will receive are as follows:
S/N |
Name of voluntary welfare organizations / Programme funded |
Programme Objective: |
Allocation |
1. |
Autism Association (Singapore) |
To provide a quality education and nurturing environment for autistic children ranging from 7 to 13 years old. |
5% |
2. |
Autism Resource Centre (Singapore): / Pathlight F&B Vocational Training Programme |
To provide certified vocational F&B training for students with autism and empower them with employability and vocational skills. |
5% |
3. |
Asian Women’s Welfare Association(AWWA): / AWWA Community Home for Senior Citizens |
To provide sheltered housing for elderly aged 60 years and above. |
10% |
4. |
Care Community Services Society: / Carehuts |
To provide after-school care for primary school children from low income and single parent families. |
10% |
5. |
Methodist Welfare Services: / Tampines Family Service Centre |
To develop and provide remedial, preventive and developmental services to help families address their needs and difficulties. |
10% |
6. |
Singapore Anglican Community Services: / Hougang and Simei Care Centres |
To provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness, equipping them for reintegration into the community. |
10% |
7. |
Singapore Association for Mental Health: / Insight Centre and Oasis Day Centre |
To provide rehabilitative services and support group to individuals with mental illness and their family members. |
10% |
8. |
Singapore Cancer Society |
To provide monthly cash aid and medical supplements to needy cancer patients. |
10% |
9. |
Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore |
To provide education for children aged 6 – 18 years with cerebral palsy and train them for future employment. |
10% |
10. |
The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund |
To help children and youths from low income families to continue attending school by providing them with the pocket money so they can sustain their day in school. |
10% |
11. |
Young Women Muslim Association: / As-Salaam PPIS Family Support Centre |
To promote the well-being of single parent families, particularly those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, through the provision of a comprehensive range of programmes and activities. |
10% |
