Events

SPD Ability Walk 2024

Come and be part of the SPD Ability Walk 2024 in celebration of our diamond jubilee! Embark on a nostalgic journey along the stunning Singapore River and travelling back in time to play games from earlier days. This year, we hope to make it a memorable experience for all, allowing the younger generation to engage in, and the older generation to fondly reminisce, the past.

We will be bringing back the carnival and participants can look forward to a fun-filled carnival with interactive games and disability simulation activities after the walk. This year, we are privileged to have the presence of Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Trade and Industry, who will grace the event as our guest-of honour.

Join us in making a difference by signing up and spending quality time with your friends and family, even as you give generously in support of persons with disabilities!

Calling all corporates! Sign up as a Corporate Donor today!

• Adopt this event as your give-back-to-the-community initiative.
• Foster employee engagement without the hassle of organising one.
• Garner publicity for your company and brand across our publicity platforms.
• A wonderful opportunity for your staff to try out the disability simulation activities to learn about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.
• Not only are your donations eligible for 250% tax-deduction, but your contributions would also be eligible for 40% matching under Tote Board’s Enhanced Fundraising Programme to benefit even more people with disabilities.
• Higher-tier donors get to receive customised event T-shirts with your corporate logo.

Our corporate donation packages start from $6,000 with acknowledgement available on a variety of recognition platforms. Click here for more information on the donation packages.

For excited participants ready to join the Walk, we are in the midst of finalising our online registration and ironing out the last details. Stay tuned on our social media channels for the latest updates…

If you need additional information or require further clarifications, feel free to contact Joylin Lim at 6579 0780 or e-mail at joylin_lim@spd.org.sg

SPD Charity Golf 2024
Join us for a day of giving back and golfing fun as we come together to champion for people with disabilities. This special day promises to be unforgettable for all involved!​

This year is of particular significance for us as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and we invite you to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

All funds raised from the event will go towards enabling people with disabilities. In particular, proceeds from our Presenting and Special flights will go towards providing healthy adapted meals to adults with disabilities from our Day Activity Centre.

Click here for more information on the sponsorship package.

Register now to secure a flight and be part of the change for ​people with disabilities to lead more independent, self-reliant and fulfilling lives.

Your donations are not only eligible for a 250% tax deduction, but they will also be matched dollar-for-dollar under Tote Board’s Enhanced Fundraising Programme. This means that your contributions will go even further in helping people with disabilities.

If you are interested to be a prize/goodie bag sponsor, please complete the form here.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tan at 6579 0794 or e-mail Melissa_TAN@spd.org.sg 

SPD Charity Hongbao is an annual fundraising initiative designed to encourage both individuals and corporates within the community to make a donation through the gift of a hongbao, and to inspire the people they meet during the festive season including family, friends and employees to join in. This ripple effect unites the community, creating a powerful force for positive change in the lives of those with disabilities, making a meaningful and lasting impact.

Schools and students
SPD Charity Hongbao partners with schools to reinforce the values of compassion and giving, complement their efforts to shape the character of our children. It is a simple platform for students to learn about people with disabilities, fostering a more inclusive society. To find out more, click here to view and download the fact sheet for schools

Corporate organisations
Participating companies are encouraged to actively engage their employees and business partners/customers urging them to contribute during the festive celebrations, enhancing the joy of the celebrations and creating a deeper sense of meaning, knowing they have played a part in improving the lives of persons with disabilities, making a tangible difference. To find out more, click here to view and download the fact sheet for corporate organisations.

Mechanics
Participating companies/schools will be given SPD Hongbao packets to be distributed to their employees/students and encouraging them to insert their contributions into the hongbao packets and dropping them into the collection boxes provided by SPD. SPD will collect the collection boxes after the Chinese New Year holidays.

To participate, please click on the button below to complete the online response form.

Click here to e-mail us should you have any queries or questions.

Donations can also be made online by scanning the QR code or clicking the “Make a Donation” button below.

All donations will enjoy 2.5 times tax deduction and receive 40% matching from Tote Board’s Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme.

We look forward to receiving your kind support for persons with disabilities!

This year, Kowloon Club Singapore will be raising funds for SPD through their Chinese Golden Hits Charity Dinner 2023 featuring local artists belting out classic hit songs from legendary Cantopop’s icons – Danny Chan, Wong Ka Kui, Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui ruled at genre’s golden age. Kowloon Club Singapore aims to raise S$200,000 from this event and funds raised will be channelled to help persons with disabilities, especially those from the lower income group access the programmes and services offered at SPD.

Details of Event

Date : 11 November 2023, Saturday

Time : 6:30pm -10:00pm

Venue : Jubilee Garden Restaurant – SAFRA Toa Payoh

Guest of Honor : Ms Sim Ann (沈颖), Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of National Development

Charity Dinner will be in Chinese seating with the following table categories:

Diamond VIP Table Sponsorship: $10,000 per table

Platinum VIP Table Sponsorship: $5,000 per table

Gold VIP Table Sponsorship: $3000 per table

Love Table Sponsorship: $1,000 per table

100% of the table sale proceeds go to SPD and are eligible for tax deductions.

Hurry, limited tables available. Quickly book your table by emailing to charity@kowloonclub.org.sg

With more attention and focus on inclusion and integration of persons with different abilities at the fore, it has become more important for us to understand and have knowledge about disabilities.

The Run for Life Project –

2023 Moon-shot Challenge

Come as you are, push your limits!

Be part of something great:

Come and join us for the 2023 challenge!

500,000km, 6 months, 1 challenge

SPD is one of three charities participating in The Run for Life Project – 2023 Moonshot Challenge. The project aims to inspire people all around the world to push their physical and mental boundaries by collectively covering 500,000km through activities such as running, walking, cycling, swimming, wheelchair or any movement over the course of 6 months!

By participating and starting a fundraising campaign on Giving.sg, you can make a significant impact on the lives of children with developmental needs whom SPD serves. Your efforts will enable us to extend our reach to more infants and children, provide early intervention programmes, empowering them to reach their fullest potential.

Here are some past campaigns by corporate partners/donors for your reference:-

https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/we_race_you_raise_for_spd_jen
https://www.giving.sg/campigns/bmgxspdfundraiser

Company can also consider fundraising for SPD further by pledging and matching donation with the km clocked by your staff e.g. Company can donate $1 for every 1 km clocked to encourage your staff to participate.

For more information or clarifications, please see FAQs at https://therunforlifeproject.org/faqs#how-do-i-sign-up or contact Adeline Tan at Adeline_TAN@spd.org.sg or DID: 65790701

Join us for the highly anticipated 8^th edition of our annual SPD Ability Walk & Run, an inclusive event dedicated to raising funds in support of persons with disabilities (PwDs). This year, we are excited to present again the dynamic hybrid format that offers

• the convenience of a virtual format over three weeks in August, allowing participants to choose locations that suit them best, as well as
• the fun and informative physical geo-location “Singapore River Trails” activity on 2 September at the iconic Singapore River!

Whether you prefer the flexibility of setting your own pace and completing the challenge on your own terms or the joy of bonding with your loved ones outdoors as you comb for checkpoints along the charming River, the enhanced SPD Ability Walk & Run has something for you! Embrace this opportunity to engage in a workout while making a meaningful contribution to the lives of people with disabilities.

Join us and together, let’s create an inclusive community where everyone is a part of it, not apart from it.

Virtual Walk & Run

14 August to 1 September 2023

Challenge yourself to walk and run up to 50km anytime and anywhere from 14 August to 1 September to unlock all finisher e-badges!

Singapore River Trails

2 September 2023, 8am to 10am

We will end-off the 3-week long event with the physical geo-location finale activity “Singapore River Trails”, where you have to locate checkpoints to complete on-site activities and quizzes through the 42Race mobile app. We are privileged to have Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education and Foreign Affairs attend as our guest-of-honour.

Don’t forget to put on your event bib on the event day before embarking on your trail! Show your bib to claim freebies* at designated points along the route.

*While stock lasts

Click here to register for the SPD Ability Walk & Run 2023. Share this event with your family, relatives, friends, colleagues, friends’ friends, or anyone you know to join you in this event!

Give and/or Raise Funds

We have set up an online donation campaign to raise funds in support of persons with disabilities. The funds raised will enable us to offer greater subsidies and assistance to our clients, especially those from the lower income group. Your donation, no matter the amount, can truly make a difference. It is the collective power of small contributions that allows us to achieve big goals.

By donating to our campaign, you become part of a community of compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change. It would be great if you could also share this appeal with your family, relatives, friends, colleagues and social networks. Spreading the word about our cause will greatly increase our chances of success and widen our reach.

Remember, no act of kindness is too small. Your support will play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter future for those in need. Together, we can make a lasting impact and bring hope where it is needed the most. Click here to make a donation now!

Post and Share

Finally, post and share your participation in the event on social media, tagging #SPDSingapore.

A shout-out to all corporates out there ……

Sign up to be one of our corporate supporters today!

• Adopt this event as your giving-back-to-the-community initiative.
• Foster employee engagement without the hassle of organising one.
• Garner publicity for your company and brand across our publicity platforms.
• A wonderful opportunity for your staff to try out the disability simulation activities to better understand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.
• Not only are your donations eligible for 250% tax-deduction, but your contributions would also be eligible for 40% matching under Tote Board’s Enhanced Fundraising Programme to benefit even more people with disabilities.
• Staff of major donors get to receive customised corporate event T-shirts

If your company is interested to make a donation or wants to know more information, please feel free to contact Eric Yeong at 6579 0669 or e-mail Eric_YEONG@spd.org.sg

We would also like to say a big thank you to the following event supporters

SPD is organising its eighth Charity Golf on 4 August 2023 (Friday) at Seletar Country Club to raise funds to enable SPD’s work and people with disabilities to be more independent and self-reliant, and to lead more fulfilling lives. 

With more attention and focus on inclusion and integration of persons with different abilities at the fore, it has become more important for us to understand and have knowledge about disabilities.

SPD is organising its seventh Charity Golf on 18 November 2022 (Friday) at Orchid Country Club’s recently renovated Vanda & Dendro courses.