SINGAPORE. To commemorate hitting the 50-million passenger milestone in 2012, Changi Airport has donated S$360,000 (US$293,000) to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF), through its philanthropic arm, Changi Foundation.
The contribution will benefit 50 student beneficiaries of SPMF’s newly launched post-secondary education fund. The students will receive financial assistance to cover their daily needs over a five-year period.
Changi Airport Group Chief Executive Officer Lee Seow Hiang commented: “[2012] has been a very special year for Changi Airport. We achieved a record of more than 50 million passenger movements in one year, and we wanted to mark the milestone by sharing our success with the community.
“This donation to the School Pocket Money Fund resonates with our adopted social cause – to support disadvantaged youths in their journey of transformation from adolescence to adulthood by helping to nurture and develop them to become active contributors to society.
“Even as Changi Airport Group continues to make strides on the service and business front, we also aim to boost our efforts in enhancing the lives of youths in Singapore to enable them to achieve their fullest potential.”
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CAG Executive Vice President (Air Hub Development) Yam Kum Weng (right) presenting the airport’s donation of S$360,000 to School Pocket Money Fund Chairman Han Fook Kwang |
A cheque was presented to School Pocket Money Fund Chairman Han Fook Kwang from Changi Airport Group Executive Vice President (Air Hub Development) Yam Kum Weng on 31 December 2012 at Changi Airport Terminal 1.
The event was also witnessed by some 30 SPMF youth beneficiaries who had earlier taken part in an adventure race around Changi, to provide them with a better understanding of the airport.
SPMF Chairman Han Fook Kwang said: “We are very grateful for this very generous donation which is one of the largest commitments we have received so far. It is very gratifying to know that amidst the year-end celebrations, we have many committed donors who made sure the needy among us are taken care of.”
The Changi Foundation was launched in April 2012.
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The cheque presentation ceremony saw some 30 youth beneficiaries taking part in an “˜Amazing Race’ style adventure around Changi Airport |
