SINGAPORE - A charity run organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to mark its 10th anniversary has raised more than $460,000 for children with cancer.
The event, held today at the newly-opened Gardens by the Bay, raised a total of $462,587 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation. NEA is the first public sector agency to hold a charity run at the Gardens since its opening last month.
2,100 participants competed in two events, a 10km run and a 1km fun walk saw 2,100 Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, flagged off the 800 runners in the 10km event.
Dr Balakrishnan was part of a relay team for the 10km run, and also led supporters, including corporate sponsors, CCF beneficiaries and NEA staff on a symbolic 1km walk to show support for the cause.
As part of its series of 10th Anniversary celebrations, NEA will be organising a 10th Anniversary Community Exhibition at the HDB Hub on September 15 and 16, which will showcase 10 years of working together with the community and stakeholders for a livable and sustainable Singapore.
SINGAPORE - A charity run organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to mark its 10th anniversary has raised more than $460,000 for children with cancer.
The event, held today at the newly-opened Gardens by the Bay, raised a total of $462,587 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation. NEA is the first public sector agency to hold a charity run at the Gardens since its opening last month.
2,100 participants competed in two events, a 10km run and a 1km fun walk saw 2,100 Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, flagged off the 800 runners in the 10km event.
Dr Balakrishnan was part of a relay team for the 10km run, and also led supporters, including corporate sponsors, CCF beneficiaries and NEA staff on a symbolic 1km walk to show support for the cause.
As part of its series of 10th Anniversary celebrations, NEA will be organising a 10th Anniversary Community Exhibition at the HDB Hub on September 15 and 16, which will showcase 10 years of working together with the community and stakeholders for a livable and sustainable Singapore.
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