The 10th edition of the “Sands for Singapore Charity Festival” has raised approximately SGD4.6 million (US$3.5 million) for charities in Singapore. The event is organised by the Marina Bay Sands casino resort, a property run by a unit of gaming operator Las Vegas Sands Corp.
The venue’s promoter said in a press release that the annual charity festival “has become the cornerstone of Marina Bay Sands’ corporate social responsibility programme – Sands Cares”.
Since the event’s inception, a total of over SGD39 million has been raised for local charities, it added.
This year’s charity festival, dubbed “Where Hearts Come Together”, involved 10 weeks of community engagement activities and other fundraising efforts, culminating in a three-day festival held at the Event Plaza of Marina Bay Sands from August 23 to 25.
The promoter said more than “4,000 team members from Marina Bay Sands were involved in a series of over 20 volunteer events”.
The statement outlined that donations gathered this year will: “support persons with disabilities; empower disadvantaged women to gain economic independence; provide care for children with cancer and their caregivers; and offer counselling and treatment for individuals with addictions”.
The announcement quoted Paul Town, the property’s chief operating officer, as saying: “Marina Bay Sands recognises the importance of corporate social responsibility, and the collective impact we can make when we come together as a community. We have fostered a strong spirit and passion for volunteerism, and our aim of inspiring change and uplifting communities is etched in the way we operate.”
He added: “Our Sands for Singapore Charity Festival has marked a milestone decade of contributions, and it is heartening to see how far we have come since its early days. The Charity Festival is testament to the power and strength of unity, when we band together to create a lasting impact in the community.”
‘Sands for Singapore Charity’ event helps raise US$3.5mln
