250 Runners needed to raise funds for HWA

All of us know the feeling.

The rush of wind against your face. The sound of shoes pounding the tarmac. The exhilaration of completing a race.

This year, when you sign up for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2006 (SCSM 06), why not make it even more meaningful by raising funds for a worthy charity, the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA)?

For every kilometer that you complete, you can help make the lives of the handicapped in Singapore better. For every dollar raised, better critical rehabilitation services, transport and training can be provided for the handicapped, allowing them to lead fuller lives, and contribute back to society.

The Target
To mobilise 200 to 250 runners to raise funds for HWA by participating in SCSM 2006.
Target amount: at least SG$50,000

How this fund raising will be done
After consultation with HWA, the following fund-raising methods will be used:

1. Pledge Cards
   This will allow runners to get lump sum donations (e.g. $5, $10, $50 etc) from people willing to contribute to HWA. Donations can also be based on the distance covered by the runner (e.g. sponsor to donate $XYZ for every kilometer run during SCSM 06). Therefore, the further you run, the more money you can raise for charity!
   
2. Appeal Letters
   This letter will allow fund-raisers to seek bigger lump sum donations from donors who prefer a more personalised touch.
   

Participants from any of the running categories (full marathon, half marathon, 10km etc) are welcome.

Incentives
All participants running for HWA will receive a special HWA runner’s pack! Negotiations are currently underway to secure sponsorship for a t-shirt and other goodies for the pack.

The Singapore Sports Council has agreed to provide a discounted registration fee of $50 per head for those who run under this initiative. However it is recommended that you use any special discounts or early bird offers to sign up first because these prices may be better than the $50 flat rate offered. If you are keen to use this discounted registration fee, please email us at hwascsm06@gmail.com

More information on HWA can also be found here

How to play your part (and GO THE EXTRA MILE for HWA)

Thank you very much for your support!