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SINGAPORE : The Gifts of Love Charity Gala has exceeded its target of one million dollars for the Community Chest and Philippine Bayanihan Society (Singapore).
A total of S$1.128 million was raised from the charity gala dinner and auction on Friday evening.
President S R Nathan, who graced the event, also had a specially created calligraphy piece auctioned off in aid of the fund-raising efforts.
He chose the traditional Chinese character for "love" with the embedded character which means "heart" to highlight the message of loving sincerely and genuinely.
His calligraphy was presented to CapitaLand Hope Foundation which donated S$100,000 to meet the needs of the community.
The funds will benefit about 300,000 people, including needy children and families, youths-at-risk, persons with disabilities and the elderly.
The money will also help the Bayanihan Society (Singapore) provide skills training and development opportunities for the Filipino community in Singapore.
A total of S$1.128 million was raised from the charity gala dinner and auction on Friday evening.
President S R Nathan, who graced the event, also had a specially created calligraphy piece auctioned off in aid of the fund-raising efforts.
He chose the traditional Chinese character for "love" with the embedded character which means "heart" to highlight the message of loving sincerely and genuinely.
His calligraphy was presented to CapitaLand Hope Foundation which donated S$100,000 to meet the needs of the community.
The funds will benefit about 300,000 people, including needy children and families, youths-at-risk, persons with disabilities and the elderly.
The money will also help the Bayanihan Society (Singapore) provide skills training and development opportunities for the Filipino community in Singapore.