World Red Cross Day - View Chairman's Message & Pledge for Humanity

Dear Friends & Volunteers,

As we commemorate the founding of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on World Red Cross Day tomorrow, we would like to thank you for your unstinting contribution in aid of the vulnerable, and honour your service to humanity.

Chairman’s Message
We would like to invite you to view the World Red Cross Day 2010 message from Mr Tee Tua Ba, Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross at http://www.youtube.com/user/SgRedCross, and hit forward to share his message with your friends and family. Let’s inspire more in the community to embrace the seven fundamental values and be Red Cross Ready!

Pledge for Humanity
We are pleased to launch ‘Pledge for Humanity”’ - a fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 for our local humanitarian services – the Non-Emergency Ambulance Service, Red Cross Home for the Disabled, First Aid Coverage at national and community events and youth development and training programme. Join us to commemorate Word Red Cross Day by making a donation or by organising a pledge card drive from 8 May 2010 to 8 August 2010.  

To donate - Please issue a cheque to ‘Singapore Red Cross Society,’ indicate your full name, NRIC no., contact details and ‘Pledge for Humanity’ at the back, and post it to Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486 (Attention: Jordan Soh). You can also make an outright cash donation towards Pledge for Humanity at the same address, between 9.30am to 5.30pm.

To organise a pledge card drive – Please contact Jordan Soh at 6336 0269.

Have Your Say! Be An Inspiration!
Last but certainly not least, we would love to hear about your volunteering experience with the Singapore Red Cross. Send in your stories, photos, videos or animated clips themed ‘Our World, Your Move’ and the most interesting entries will be showcased at the International Volunteer Day celebrations in December.  From now till end-October, share your thoughts and submit your entries via our Facebook and Twitter pages or email Sheena at sheenaconceicaoredcrossorgsg

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“I started donating blood at the age of 18. Then I thought, why not organise blood drives to help save more lives?”

Selvarajoo s/o K
Organising Chairman for Blood Donation Drive, Youth Executive Committee, Yew Tee Zone 9 Residents Committee

“I will most definitely help out again and spread the word to more people because every little help counts.”

Tommy Lim
A 64-year old Toh Guan resident whom, with his friend and son, donated and personally delivered 12 packets of 5-kg rice at Project R.I.C.E

“I bring along 70 packets of chicken rice and 10 cartons of diapers for the residents when I visit every month… I enjoy helping others. It’s my hobby.”

Simon Tay
Donor, volunteer and advocate of the Red Cross Home for the Disabled for the past 8 years
 
“My aunt brought me to the Home when I was 14 and I have been volunteering since. I feel touched by Valerie when she smiles in response to my songs… She cannot talk but her smile speaks volumes to me.”

Gabrielle Chieng
19-year old volunteer with the Red Cross Home for the Disabled.
Valerie is a 10-year old resident at the Home.

“I have witnessed injuries around this area. The First Aiders on Wheels provides immediate assistance and is a meaningful project.”

Joyce Chan
20 year-old First Aider on Wheels

“I find strength in their strength…”

Doreen Tan
Recounting her experience with survivors of overseas disasters.  Volunteer since 1995, Doreen has been involved in relief missions to Central Java, Kupang, Gujarat, Meulaboh and Jogja.

“I joined the Singapore Red Cross because I believe that we can make a difference (if not a lot, a little!), to better someone’s life particularly, for those in need.”

Zainudin Bin Ismail
Involved in the post-tsunami relief efforts as a volunteer group leader prior to joining SRC as the Administrator of the Non-Emergency Ambulance Service.

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On behalf of the Singapore Red Cross, we would like to wish you a meaningful World Red Cross Day!

With love and gratitude,
Your friends at the Singapore Red Cross