Over the past month, Marina Bay Sands helped raise more than S$4 million for the local community through fund-raising activities, culminating in the three-day Sands for Singapore Charity Festival. From 19 August to 10 September, over 2,000 volunteer hours were amassed, demonstrating the integrated resort’s thriving culture of volunteerism amongst its employees.
A three-day charity bonanza at the Event Plaza from 8 to 10 September was kicked off with the launch of a special edition of Spectra, Marina Bay Sands’ spectacular light and water show, and an evening of showstopping performances by singer Benjamin Kheng and music duo Jack & Rai.
Beneficiaries from Care Corner Singapore and mentees from Marina Bay Sands’ youth mentoring programme with Care Singapore were invited to enjoy the evening with their Team Member, befrienders and mentors.
From a Giving Marketplace of local crafts to selling food and beverages by Marina Bay Sands’ signature restaurants, the public was encouraged to play their part in the community via various fundraising activities. The Festival culminated in the physical edition of the annual Community Chest Heartstrings Walk on 10 September, where 3,300 participants joined in for a 4 kilometre evening Charity Fun Walk at the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade.
