S$500,000 raised for Breast Cancer Foundation

MORE than 150 golf enthusiasts teed off at the Tanah Merah Country Club to support a fund-raising drive by the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF). Into its 8^th year, the annual Pink Charity Golf tournament on Friday (May 6) raised S$500,000, which includes a matching grant from Tote Board.

This year, BCF also officially opened the first Breast Cancer Centre (BCC) in Sin Ming Avenue. The facility will promote the BCF’s mission of being a leader in breast-cancer support in Singapore, through its communal space and curated activities for breast-cancer patients and survivors.

Ken Khoo, BCF executive committee member and chair of the BCF Charity Golf Committee 2022, said: “Golf lovers, including many men, have come together in support of this tournament, as we know that a disease that affects women affects us all. Both individuals and corporates can do their part to support the cause, whether it is through making a donation or spreading the word about early detection.”

James Lye, managing director at Citibank’s offshore wealth-management business, was the Men’s Champion; Stephanie Bradshaw, partner at AIC Capital, emerged the Women’s Champion.

Lye said: “My friends and I chanced upon Tee For Pink Charity Golf a couple of years ago, and we have continued to take part and spread the word for the breast-cancer awareness cause since then. I would like to encourage more men to play an active role and support this worthy cause.”

The giving.sg campaign for Tee for Pink Charity Golf will be running till end June. For more info, visit https://www.giving.sg/breast-cancer-foundation/tee_for_pink_golf