Singapore - Staff and friends of Saatchi & Saatchi
Singapore have raised more than $9,000 in support of Singapore’s Special
Olympics Athlete Leadership Program (ALPs). The amount was raised during a
fundraising event held at the agency’s Clarke Quay premises on 29 May, which
encouraged participants to give a donation to participate in games and
activities, and the opportunity to win a selection of great prizes like Scoot
flights, next generation iPhone 6s and a Tokyobike.
The festive event, themed GivexGet, was attended by
Suhairi bin Suhani, a Gold medallist Special Olympian in short track speed
skating, who spoke briefly about the impact that ALPs have in developing
leadership skills amongst aspiring Special Olympians.
“We’re glad to be able to contribute to a cause
that develops leaders in Singapore’s sports people,” said Paul Roebuck, CEO of
Saatchi & Saatchi Malaysia and Singapore. “Leadership skills are invaluable
in all walks of life, and I’m proud that our staff, clients and friends have
been generous with their time and money.”
Special Olympics Singapore is a non-profit organisation for children and
adults with intellectual disabilities, dedicated to providing year-round sports
training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports. Its Athlete
Leadership Programme (ALPs) recognises that individuals with intellectual
disabilities have the potential and ability to develop leadership skills, and
helps develop communication, social and leadership skills.
The main sponsors of
GivexGet were Singapore Technologies Telemedia, Scoot, Tokyobike and Wanderlust
Hotel.
Supporting contributors
included Bitters & Love, Black Swan, Browhaus, Candid Signs, Chopsuey &
PS Café, Coriander Leaf, DJ Owen S & Soul Fuel, Eat Train Love Personal
Training, Fuse Audio, Hooters, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Screening Room,
Skinny Pizza, Spa Esprit, Starbucks, Strip, We Need A Hero, White Rabbit,
Rubicon Wines, Tan @ Home, TLV Travel Ideas and W Hotel Group.