The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) hosted its annual May Day Charity Drive, raising a significant amount for 10 organisations, including the Singapore Hospice Council, Caregiving Welfare Association, Reach Community Services, Ambulance Wish Singapore and Seventy Times Seven (Prison Fellowship Singapore).

• More than $1.9 million was contributed by donors for these 10 organisations.
• The event featured a charity golf game and a gala dinner at the club’s location near Upper Thomson Road.
• 500 players participated in the charity golf game.
• Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and his wife, Madam Tan Choo Leng, donors, corporate partners and beneficiaries attended the dinner.

The charity drive is part of a larger initiative that has raised over $27 million since its first iteration in 1972, in support of more than 100 charitable organisations. The event has become a tradition, with the SICC continuing to host the May Day Charity Drive every year.

Mr. How Seen Yong, the organising chairman of the SICC May Day Charity 2025, said the event is more than just a tradition. It is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to serve others. The impact we create goes far beyond the dollars raised; it’s about transforming lives, restoring hope and inspiring future generations to give back. “Thank you to all our donors, partners and beneficiaries. We are proud to stand with the club’s members to continue the tradition of helping the needy and under-privileged in Singapore. We will continue to work together to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most,” he said. The SICC was established in 1963 and has three golf courses and other sports facilities across its two locations. The courses have hosted international and local golf tournaments, including the Rolex Masters. The Singapore Open golf tournament will be held at SICC in November.

“Charity drives like the SICC May Day Charity are a great way to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. By working together, we can achieve far more than we can alone,” said an anonymous donor.

The charity drive has raised significant funds for various charitable organisations over the years. The organisations that benefited from the drive include:

1. The Singapore Hospice Council
2. The Caregiving Welfare Association
3. Reach Community Services
4. Ambulance Wish Singapore
5. Seventy Times Seven (Prison Fellowship Singapore)

These organisations provide essential services such as hospice care, caregiving support, community outreach, ambulance services, and prison fellowship programs. The charity drive has also been supported by corporate partners, who have contributed to the cause.

• Standard Chartered Bank
• Singapore Airlines
• DBS Bank

These corporate partners have demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community and supporting the charitable causes. In addition to the golf game and gala dinner, the charity drive also featured other sports activities, including tennis, squash, pickleball, and bowling. These activities will continue until the end of the month as part of the charity drive. The SICC May Day Charity has become an important event in the calendar of charitable giving in Singapore. It serves as a reminder of the impact that can be made when individuals and organisations come together to support a common cause. By continuing to host the event, the SICC is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most.