Annual Report 2008 - Make-A-Wish Foundation

Annual Report 2008

Contents Page
About Make-A-Wish®
About Make-A-Wish®.............................1
Chairman’s Message.............................2
Beneficiary Information....................3
Directors’ Profiles...............................4
Wish Stories............................................6
Internal Events ......................................10
External Events.....................................12
Donors and Sponsors....................... 14
Wish Kids Giving Back.....................16
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Dr Keith Y C Goh
Vice Chairman
Dr Tan Chi Chiu
Treasurer
Ms Latha Mathew
Directors
Mr Davy Lau
Ms Jean De Souza
Ms Monica Alsagoff
Mr Paul Heng
Mr Richard Yong
Mr Ronald Ong
Mr Tan Kok Quan
MANAGEMENT
Make-A-Wish ® Singapore is part of the world’s largest wish granting organisation. Since the launch
of our affiliate in 2003, we have granted over 385 magical wishes to children with life-threatening
medical conditions.
Make-A-Wish ® is supported by over 200 volunteers, 10 board members and 5 staff and is the only
wish granting organisation in Singapore.
history
The Make-A-Wish Foundation ® began in the USA in 1980 with the
fulfilment of the first wish. A seven-year-old boy with Leukaemia
named Chris Greicius wished to be a policeman. His mother,
several friends and a group of police officers granted his wish with
a custom-made uniform, helmet, badge and a helicopter ride!
Since this wish, the magic and power of Make-A-Wish ® has spread
and affiliate organisations can now be found in more than 33
countries and territories around the world.
Wonderful Wishes
Directors’ Report................................ 17
Statement by Directors................... 17
Independent Auditor’s Report......18
Balance Sheet.........................................19
Statement of Financial
Activities...................................................19
Cash Flow Statement....................... 20
Notes to the Accounts.................... 20
Our Inspiring Wish Kids................22
Ways to Support Us.........................24
Donation Form ......................................25
Chief Executive Officer
Ms Debbie Seah
Director of Development
Ms Catherine Ho
with effect from August 2008
Director of Admin and Finance
Ms Diane Koh
Director of Program Services
Ms Tho Pei Leng
Administrative Executive
Ms Poh Hwee Keng
EDITORIAL VOLUNTEERS
ms camile rinato
mr christopher su
mr dan wong zi jian
Dr Denise Ng
mr nicholas koh
Ms Summer Gentile
Our children’s wishes generally fall into one of four categories:
1. I wish to be
2. I wish to have
3. I wish to go
4. I wish to meet
These wishes can be as creative and unique as a child’s imagination,
providing much needed joy to the children and their families, while
also creating timeless memories.
We hope that by making these wishes come true and creating
an unforgettable and meaningful experience, it will provide these
children with a source of encouragement, hope and even strength
in their fight to overcome their illnesses.
MISSION
Make-A-Wish Foundation ® seeks to create hope and happiness
by granting the heartfelt wishes of children with life-threatening
illnesses.
VISION
Our goal is to reach every medically eligible child in Singapore.
Make-A-Wish®
International Affiliates
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium South
Belgium Vlaanderen
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Denmark
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Pakistan
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
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Chairman’s Message
Beneficiary Information
Make-a-Wish® Singapore, in 2008
Testimonals from Our Referrals
no. of referrals in 2008
Dwight Eisenhower once said “There’s no tragedy in life like the
death of a child. Things never get back to the way they were..”
Indeed, as a doctor, whenever a child is lost to brain cancer or
some other severe illness, a part of me is lost too. I can scarcely
imagine the anguish of parents and families whose children have
to go through the stages of fighting a life-threatening illness, not
knowing whether the outcome will be survival or death.
Whilst there is only so much medicine can do to restore health,
there is a lot that we can do, through Make-A-Wish, to bring
happiness into the lives of these children and their families. As
one father told me, the excitement and anticipation of the wish
to be granted gave the entire family something to look forward
to, and more importantly, just something else to talk about,
apart from the illness. When the wish is eventually granted,
many families speak of the immense joy that is experienced, the
unforgettable memories of smiles and laughter, and the warm
feelings of a community of people who care and love enough
to do something extraordinary just to make a child happy. My
heart is always moved whenever I have the privilege of being
part of a wish.
Looking back at 2008
This 6th year for Make-A-Wish in Singapore has seen continued
growth in the number of wishes granted, funds raised, volunteer
recruitment and board development. 101 wishes were granted
to children with illnesses ranging from leukaemia and brain
tumours to severe epilepsy and muscular dystrophy, averaging
about 2 wishes every week.
Our fund-raising efforts were boosted by our first Gala Dinner
event in October, which was held at One° 15 Marina Club,
in addition to our signature 6th Annual Golf Tournament. We
expanded our Adopt-A-Wish ® program, in which individuals
and corporations were given the opportunity of directing their
donations entirely to funding a child’s wish (83 wishes were
adopted in total).
Achieving all this could not have been possible without a strong
and dedicated management team. CEO, Debbie Seah, with
Tho Pei Leng, new Director of Development Catherine Ho,
Diane Koh and Poh Hwee Keng, delivered phenomenal results
in terms of fund-raising (reversing a negative balance in 2007 of
$56,013 to a nett surplus of $274,383), growing our volunteer
and referral base, and building awareness of Make-A-Wish
through many media avenues.
Our board development also continued, now comprising 10
directors, covering a wide range of skill sets including business,
finance, accounting, law, medicine, public relations, media,
human resource, career coaching and fashion.
I feel privileged to be with such an amazing group of people,
who generously give of their time, resources and expertise to
the Make-A-Wish cause, and am most grateful.
“Bringing joy, giving strength,
inspiring hope...these are the things
which make our hearts beat...”
Looking forward to 2009
Although there will be challenges in 2009 from the global
economic downturn, we know that our capacity will have to
increase. Children will continue to be stricken with illness and
there will be more referrals as Make-A-Wish gets increasingly
known throughout Singapore. We will need to expand our
management team, look for larger office premises, and ensure
best governance practices in the way we run our foundation.
Yet the fundamental mission of making wishes come true will
remain the focus of all our efforts. Bringing joy, giving strength,
inspiring hope...these are the things which make our hearts
beat...
dr Keith Goh, Board Chair
Make-A-Wish Foundation ® has granted the wishes of many
children who I have referred from CCF. These children are
impacted with life threatening illnesses such as cancer and
looking forward to getting their wishes granted can offer them
lots of hope and encouragement. I have personally attended
many wish granting occasions and I’m always moved when I
see how happy these children are. Many parents say that their
children are not the same after their wishes are granted since
they seem to have an added “spark” in themselves after that.
“The power of the wish is truly amazing as it definitely is a ray
of sunshine to the often bleak days of these children with life
threatening illnesses”
Aaqilah Latiff
Social Worker
Children’s Cancer Foundation
In the past one-and-a-half-years, CKC has referred 19 patients,
or 70% of our Centre’s eligible patients, with end stage kidney
failure to Make-A-Wish Foundation ® Singapore to have their
wishes fulfilled.
From the feedback we have received from patients whose wishes
have been granted, we know with certainty that this is one of the
most successful partnerships we have had with a community
organisation. All the patients reported the experience of having
their wish fulfilled as one of the most memorable moments of
their lives where they felt ever so special. One of the first patients
whose Wish Granters organised a lunch at Four Seasons Hotel
where Joseph Asogan, with the help of Four Seasons Hotel’s
top chef, whipped up a three course meal, told me, wearing an
overwhelmed but serious expression, that with all the dedication
that his Wish Granters and Make-A-Wish Foundation ® have put
into fulfilling his Wish, he wants to start treasuring his life and
live it to the fullest so that he would not let anyone down.
The wish-fulfilment experience also received a lot of appreciation
from parents. Many shared that the experience was simply
magical, and most importantly, it brought their children renewed
strength to battle their illness.
As Make-A-Wish Foundation’s proud partner, we wish Make-A-
Wish Foundation ® continued success in bringing sponsors and
beneficiaries together to create everlasting magical memories
in young lives.
Tey Li Li
Programme Manager
Shaw-NKF Children’s Kidney Centre
4
7
Children’s Cancer
Foundation
Kampong Senang
Spastic Children’s
Association of
Singapore
NKF - Shaw Children
Kidney Centre (NUH)
Medical Social
Workers, Doctors
(KKH, NUH,
Eastshore)
Others
types of beneficiary illnesses
4
7
24
10
24
10
11
52
Cancer
Severe Quadrapelgia
End Stage kidney
Failure
Duschene’s
Muscular Dystrophy
Others
beneficiary household income
level per capita in 2008
(nett household income / no. of family members)
22%
5%
15%
59%
63
Very Low
($300 & below)
Low
($300 - $500)
Average
($500 - $700)
Above Average
($700 & above)
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Directors’ Profiles
Directors’ Profiles
Keith YC Goh
Chairman
Tan Chi Chiu
Vice Chairman
Latha Mathew
Treasurer
Davy Lau
Director
Jean de Souza
Director
Monica Alsagoff
Director
Paul Heng
Director
Richard Yong
Director
Ronald Ong
Director
Tan Kok Quan
Director
Keith Goh is a
Neurosurgeon with the
International Neuro
Associates Group,
based at Novena
Medical Centre,
and ParkwayHealth
Hospital Group.
He specialises in
treating children with
neurological disorders,
especially brain and
spinal cord tumours.
He has been involved
with Make-A-Wish ®
Singapore since its
inception in 2003,
and is presently also
serving as Board
Chair of Make-A-Wish
International.
Joined Board On:
22 June 2005
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Audit Committee
Member
Chi Chiu is a
Consultant
gastroenterologist
and physician at
Gleneagles Medical
Centre. He has
extensive experience
in volunteer and nonprofit
organisations
(e.g. Singapore Red
Cross Society and
National Volunteer &
Philanthrophy Centre)
and currently serves
as a board member of
Lien Centre for Social
Innovation at SMU
and the National Youth
Achievements Awards.
Joined Board On:
1 December 2004
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Vice Chairman of Wish
Granting Committee
Latha is a Tax Partner
with Ernst & Young
Solutions LLP and has
been in professional
practice for more
than 20 years. She
has an Accountancy
degree from University
of Singapore and
is a member of the
Institute of Certified
Public Accountants
of Singapore and a
Fellow of the Institute
of Chartered Public
Accountants of
Australia.
Joined Board On:
25 June 2008
Davy is the Managing
Partner, East Asia
of Egon Zehnder
International. He
has successfully
helped numerous
multinational and
Asian corporations
in various industry
sectors in recruiting
their top/senior
management and
board of directors in
the region. Davy hopes
to help connect Make-
A-Wish Foundation ®
Singapore to the
corporate social
responsibility efforts
of the business
community.
Joined Board On:
21 June 2007
Jean is the Managing
Director of Advisors
Incorporated Pte
Ltd, a boutique tax
consultancy company
she started in 2004.
Prior to this she was
with Ernst & Young
Singapore for more
than 20 years. She
has a Bachelor of
Accountancy degree
from the University
of Singapore and she
is a Fellow Certified
Public Accountant of
both Singapore and
Australia.
Joined Board On:
1 December 2004
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Audit Committee
Chairperson
Monica is the CEO of
Communications DNA
Pte Ltd, a boutique
communications
agency. She has
more than 20 years
of marketing and
communications
experience.
She is an active
committee member
of communities
such as National
Heritage Board’s
Heritage Industry
Incentive Program
(Hi2P), Peranakan
Association, Textile &
Fashion Federation
(Singapore) and
member of the
Singapore Press Club
and Institute of Public
Relations.
Joined Board On:
25 June 2008
Paul is the Founder/
Managing Director
and an Executive
Coach of NeXT
Career Consulting
Group, Asia. He
has over 20 years
professional human
resource experience
providing coaching &
consultation to senior
management and
executives. Paul is a
Past President of the
Rotary Club of Bugis
Junction and a Wish
Granter with Make-A-
Wish since 2003.
Joined Board On:
25 June 2008
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Fundraising, Golf
Committee and
Gala Committee
Chairperson
Richard is the
Managing Director
of Bulgari SAO Pte
Ltd, heading the
regional headquarters
in Singapore. His
volunteering centres
around his expertise
in marketing and
wish granting. As the
Chairman of the Wish
Granting Committee,
his challenge is
ensuring that all
donors’ contributions
are well spent in
supporting heartfelt
wishes for the critically
ill children.
Joined Board On:
26 September 2005
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Chairman of Wish
Granting Committee
Ronald is the
Chairman of Morgan
Stanley, SE Asia. He
has been with Morgan
Stanley for 11 years
and has over 20
years of experience
as a banker. A
graduate in business
administration from
the University of
Singapore in 1980,
he is a member of
the Advisory Board
of the Lee Kong
Chian School of
Business, Singapore
Management
University.
Joined Board On:
1 March 2005
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Finance Committee
Member
An advocate and
solicitor for 30 years,
Tan Kok Quan is a
senior counsel and
principal founding
partner of Tan Kok
Quan Partnership. He
has acted as counsel
in both domestic and
international disputes,
and at various forums
such as the courts
of law, arbitrations,
statutory tribunals and
disciplinary tribunals.
Joined Board On:
17 January 2006
Other Appointment
on the Board in 2008:
Legal Advisor, Audit
Committee Member
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Wish Stories
Wish Stories
Muhammad Helmy, 16, Leukaemia
Wish: To have a laptop
Enhancement: Yacht Sailing!
Ship and sea are Helmy’s first love so Wish Granters Soma and
Juli surprised him with a treat at the SAF Yacht Club. Helmy,
with a wide smile and a sturdy pair of sea legs, ran around the
deck excitedly, unperturbed by the swaying boat. He was so
steady onboard that the boat’s captain was so impressed and
offered him a weekend job to help out on the yacht.
As the sun set, everyone enjoyed a delicious
nasi lemak meal dinner before games
began. Instead of presenting Helmy
with his wish gift, we had him search
our hidden treasure chest! Surrounded
by his family, he opened it to find a
notebook computer, pre-loaded with
useful software and his favourite
Man Utd picture.
It was a truly memorable day for Helmy
and all onboard. Quoting Captain
Graeme, “I have never had a more
delightful group on the yacht!”
Charmaine, 13, End Stage Kidney
Failure & visually impaired
Wish: To Be A Published Author
Enhancement: Her book launch and personal autograph
session at World Book Fair, Suntec City
Charmaine Tan who is suffering from end stage kidney failure,
was referred to Make-A-Wish by Ms Tey Li Li from the Shaw-
NKF Children Kidney Centre on 28 March 2008. She is a shy
and sweet 13 year old who has also suffering from a congenital
eye disease for the past 11 years. Unfortunately, Charmaine
lost most of her eyesight recently but her wish is to write and
publish a book.
Make-A-Wish quickly got in touch with the Pick Me Up Team
and partnered with them to publish Charmaine’s story as part
of their self-help compilation: Pick Me Up 2nd Edition. The book
is dedicated to Charmaine, her story titled ‘Ceryni’s Secret’
is included as the first story in the book, accompanied by
childhood and current photos with a touching foreword written
by her principal doctor, Prof Yap Hui Kim.
The Pick Me Up team didn’t just stop at getting Charmaine’s
story published, they also created a special one-hour segment
to celebrate her achievement at the World Book Fair on 31 May
2008. Charmaine’s mother shared about the difficult road she
and her daughter journeyed on. Charmaine then spoke to thank
the people who had helped her along the way. In a tender and
loving moment, Charmaine turned to her mother and hugged
her, each the most important person in the other’s life.
A big Wish-cake was presented to Charmaine for being
such a STAR and all the supporters sang Charmaine a Wish
Day song.
During the autograph session and media interviews that
followed, her family got to watch Charmaine autograph her
books and turn into a young celebrity that Saturday.
Justina Lang, 17 & Titus Lang, 11, Niemann-Pick Disease Type C
Justina’s wish: to go outdoors, with a Portable oxygen concentrator
Titus’ wish: to have a modified wheelchair to support his trunk
Enhancement: A Stroll in the Park !
Justina and Titus are a pair of bright and cheerful siblings who
have been always confined indoors because of their illness.
Justina is dependent on an oxygen concentrator and both
children are wheelchair-bound, making it impossible for anyone
to bring them outdoors.
It was truly a dream come true for Justina when Drew & Napier
adopted her wish and Titus’ as well. After Justina and Titus
received their wish-gifts, they were brought to the Botanic
Gardens for a special treat on 28 Jun 2008. They celebrated
their wish party with lunch at Halia Restaurant where they were
joined by close relatives and Dr Stacey Koh. A balloon sculpting
performance and caricature drawing by our volunteer Peter
Draw followed. The memorable day ended with a leisurely walk
around Botanic Gardens with the children’s favourite Barney
songs playing in the background. Everyone who attended
Justina and Titus’ Wish Day was absolutely touched by the joy
shown in Justina’s eyes and Titus’ smiles.
Celine Ong, 10, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Wish: To have a tricycle (modified for special need)
Enhancement: ‘High School Musical’ Theme Party
On 8 March, Celine was told she was going to a swim meet at the
Anglo Chinese School (Independent). When Celine arrived, she
was wheeled into the school’s pitch-dark auditorium. When the
lights were switched on, she was surprised and overwhelmed
with joy when she saw all her school friends. On top of that,
student councillors from ACS(I) were dressed up as the High
School Musical cast and performed for Celine and her friends.
While the band played on, Celine was presented with another
surprise, her dearly wished-for tricycle.
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Wish Stories
Wish Stories
Nicholas Ray, 6, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Wish: To have a Superhero Birthday Party
Six-year-old Nicholas Ray a bright and chatty boy with
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia wished to have a birthday
party with his favourite superhero Spiderman. His wish was
made possible by a group of dedicated Wish Granters and
enthusiastic volunteers who created an unforgettable afternoon
for Nicholas.
Nicholas’ eyes went wide when his parents and him entered
the meticulously Spiderman-themed Suntec function room. He
was greeted by his family and friends who immediately sang
“Happy Birthday”. Totally overwhelmed by the appearance
of superheroes Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Catwoman,
Batgirl, Supergirl, and Robin, Nicholas immediately hugged
Spidey and Batman and invited them to eat with him. He had a
wonderful time pretending to ‘fight’ with the superheroes amidst
the other fun activities.
Nicholas’s mom wrote ‘My family are just overwhelmed by the
entire celebration! All of you really made this an unforgettable
event. We are very very thankful for all the efforts put into making
Nic happy. My heartfelt thanks to the entire team’.
Taufiq, 3 1/2, leukAemia
wish: to have a desktop computer to play
his Barney games & watch Barney shows
Enhancement – Barney Party !
Taufiq is a child with Down’s Syndrome who is also battling
leukaemia and recent heart complications. Apart from
hospital-visiting, he spends his time watching Barney shows
and playing Barney games. Taufiq’s family cannot afford to
buy a flat of their own currently. Now, Taufiq’s new desktop
computer will allow him to do his favourite things all-day in his
grandparent’s house.
On 27 July 2008, Taufiq was brought to a
colourful room filled with Barney’s songs where
he was surprised by none other than his
favourite, Barney.
His mother told us at the end of the party
“We have always wanted to reward Taufiq for
being brave. This party is a blast!”
Danyal, 9, Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
wish: to have a VIP holiday in Singapore with his cousins
Megan, 8, Osteosarcoma
wish: to have a Princess Birthday Party
Danyal is a 9-year-old with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystophy. An
only child, Danyal’s heartfelt wish for a special holiday with his
family and cousins in Singapore is easily understandable. What
a cool wish! Danyal’s wish came with some specifics — he
wanted a holiday that included a hotel stay with a bath tub and
a television that had Cartoon Network! Make-A-Wish’s global
partner, Grand Hyatt Hotel hosted the family in 2 Grand Suite/
Grand Deluxe Rooms with warm and
personalised service.
His Wish Granters, Cheryl and
Jacqueline, organised a two days
fun-filled experience for Danyal, with
Lotus Limousine picking him and his
‘kakis’ from Hyatt Hotel for a VIP spin
around Sentosa and Orchard Road,
a reasure hunt in Vivo City, a private
Singapore Flyer capsule view, a
hop on the Christmas Light-up
Open Top Bus, watching magician
Mr Bottle perform in his suite, movie
and dinner treats, and having lots
of playing time with his cousins.
Danyal’s parents told us how happy Danyal is with his wish and
how the whole family was touched by the entire experience. His
father added, “We’ve asked Danyal where he wants to go for his
birthday next March. He said he doesn’t want to go away so he
can play with his cousins here.”
More than anything Megan longed for a magical princess
birthday party, and so her Magical Fairy Carol and Storybook
King David, along with a host of knights, princesses and
princes set about to make her wish come true at the Velvet
Underground-turned royal palace! The guests assembled at the
Royal palace were unaware of an emergency – the cake had not
appeared! Wish-fairy Carol was in a tizzy, but with a wave of her
invisible wand the cake appeared just in time.
King Daddy, Queen Mummy, Princess Megan, and Prince
Meyson made their grand entrance to thunderous applause from
their loyal subjects, the littlest ones rushing up to wish the pretty
Princess the very happiest of birthdays. Then the festivities
kicked off as courtiers held out treasure-filled piñatas and each
young prince and princess took turns to ‘Whack’ the piñatas
until a treasure trove of candy spilled out. And after everyone
made a mad dash to collect as much ‘treasure’ as they could,
it was time to feast on the delectable banquet before activities
such as an arts and crafts session, face painting, story-telling
and balloon sculpting.
What followed was the birthday cake that everyone was waiting
for, and what a wondrous birthday cake it was – a mermaid
seated on a seashell. All too soon, the clock chimed and it was
time for all the princes, princesses and royal subjects to return
to their palaces. For one young princess, it was a party never
to forget.
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Internal Events
Internal Events
Charity Gala Dinner: Black Tie and Diamonds
The event was held on 11 October with 260 guests and VIPs in
attendance at One° 15 Marina overlooking the water at Sentosa
Cove, Singapore. All were treated to a cocktail reception,
the cool sounds of Harry’s Jazz Band, a Lucky Draw, and
entertainment by Sherman, the magician. Dinner was a gourmet
feast. Gala Committee Chairman, Paul Heng, welcomed guests.
The programme continued with a Live Auction conducted by
Vincent Wee. The sold-out event could be summed up in three
words: Glitz, Glamour, and Generosity. Make-A-Wish is most
grateful to all who made this such a success.
Christmas Party
The Annual Christmas Party was held on 14 December 2008 at
the ballroom of Suntec City Convention Centre. The foundation
received numerous offers from schools and organisations who
came forward to participate in the party either by donating
cash and gifts or even to perform for the Wish Children and
their families.
Attended by 800 guests, the families were treated to various
activities and delightful performances that left beautiful smiles
on the children’s faces. An effort truly worthwhile!
6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Our annual charity golf event has once again been a great
success – raising a record sum of S$300,000! From the hardworking
volunteers to the golfers who took the afternoon off on
a Friday to come support our worthy cause as well as the guests
who enjoyed the evening’s festivities – one key factor stands
out: Fun! This fun begets the happiness, laughter, and treasured
memories to be enjoyed by our very special children.
Art Party at PrivÉ
The party was led by the artist, Koh Tien Gui, and kindly sponsored
by Privé. An enjoyable day was had by all when everyone worked
side-by-side expressing their creativity. The results were splashes
of vibrant colors, beautiful works of art, smiles everywhere and
fond memories to treasure.
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External Events
External Events
Dishan’s Birthday Party (19 October 2008)
Nishka Haresh K and her parents celebrated the occasion of her
baby brother Dishan’s birthday and Diwali, ‘Festival of Lights’,
together. They invited friends, family, and Dad’s business colleagues,
too. They asked their guests rather than bring gifts to donate to
Make-A-Wish Foundation ® instead. Guests were treated to magic,
balloons, cake, lunch, goodie bags and gifts as well! Everyone
enjoyed the party and generously stuffed cheques and cash into the
Make-A-Wish donation box.
Morton’s Anniversary Celebration
To celebrate Morton’s Singapore 10th anniversary, Ms Edie Ames,
Morton’s President, flew in to personally attend the wonderful
vFoundation ® Singapore. The event raised more than S$17,000
because of the generosity of Morton’s VIP guests and friends in
attendance!
Fundraising at The British Club
Many fundraising activities take place
throughout the year at the British
Club in support of their favorite
charities, Make-A-Wish Foundation ®
Singapore being one of them. The
Club organises weekly activities
such as quizzes for children and
adults as well as special events such
as the Annual Family Day and the
gala Red, White, and Blue Ball that
JP Morgan Singapore Employees
RaiseS $40,000
Make-A-Wish ® Singapore was JP Morgan’s chosen charity for the
2008 Halloween Charity Event. The Halloween committee members
and volunteers, dressed in creative and vivid costumes, walked the
JPM premises on 31 October 2008, filling their trick-or-treat sacks
quickly. The outcome was a grand total of S$40,000 in donations!
Due to the success of the event, from which all funds raised went to
Make-A-Wish, JPM SG was able to grant eight wishes from our wish
list. The wishes ranged from buggies and wheelchairs, to a trip to
Disneyland HK, and even a room makeover. They brought immense
joy to each child and eased some of the physical and financial
burdens of their parents. The end result – precious, priceless smiles
on the faces of the children and parents!
raise these funds. In addition to these funds, at the Club’s
Christmas party, members of the club make donations
ranging from computer games, to Barbie dolls, to clothing
and gift vouchers. More and more Club members give their
time as well by contributing as Wish Granters or through
administrative help in the office. This family organisation
takes immense satisfaction from being involved with the
foundation. Their contribution, in their own unique way,
comes from the heart. It is a true reflection of the work of
the foundation itself.
Above: Sasha Foo, CEO,
JP Morgan, receiving
the 2008 Make-A-Wish
Foundation ® International
Corporate Partner Award.
The Hour Glass:
“Project F Bang” Watch
The Hour Glass is delighted to have collaborated with Hublot in
developing the “Project F Bang” watch, an initiative aimed at
raising public awareness for Make-A-Wish Foundation ® and, more
importantly, to improve financial sponsorship for their creative and
heart-warming wishes. The Hour Glass will donate five percent of
the retail value of every “Project F Bang” watch to the Foundation
and have donated a watch for auction at the charity gala. The Hour
Glass has adopted Make-A-Wish Foundation ® as one of its principal
charities. It will continue to work on developing innovative fundraising
opportunities to ensure that children facing life-threatening illnesses
have their wishes fulfilled.
IMM Adopts Make-A-Wish®
We are fortunate to have been selected as the charity beneficiary
of IMM’s events in 2008. Having received more than $3,400 from
IMM’s celebrity autograph sessions
and events, we were able to bring
more smiles to our children.
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Donors & Sponsors
Donors & Sponsors
Platinum Star
supporter
($50,000 and above)
Trinity Global Holdings (Asia)
Limited
Diamond Star
supporters
($20,000 - $49,999)
Executive Coach International
Pte Ltd
Hotel Properties Limited
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Lee Foundation
Loh Boon Chye
Morgan Stanley
Robert Strain
SAP Asia Pte Ltd
“Small World, Big Hearts”
Event
“Somethingood” Event
Tan Chin Tuan Foundation
Tote Board and Singapore
Pools (Private) Limited
Gold Star
supporters
($10,000 - $19,999)
Anita Fam
Ascott International
Management
Brocade Communications
Singapore Pte Ltd
First Data (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Drew & Napier LLC
Gambateh Trading Pte Ltd
Harry’s International Pte Ltd
Indochine Group Pte Ltd
IPAC Financial Planning
Singapore Private Limited
jones the grocer
Dempsey Hill Pte Ltd
Keith Goh
Leaders in Education
Programme’s Event
Morton’s of Chicago
The Steakhouse
Real Estate Developers’
Association of Singapore
Singapore Int’l Motorshow
Pte Ltd
TAK Products & Services
Pte Ltd
Thomas Sabo Pte Ltd
Silver Star
supporters
($5,000 - $9,999)
Anglo Chinese School (I) Play
Allen & Gledhill
Andre Loy Heng Wee
Ang Mo Kio Police Division HQ
Aspire! Eduservices Pte Ltd
Aw Chong Kong
AXA Life Insurance Singapore
Pte Ltd
BNP Paribas Private Bank
Bulgari South Asian
Operations Pte Ltd
Chia Chee Kong
Choo Eng Chuan
Christopher Knight
City Developments Ltd
Cosmopolitan Squash
League Gala Dinner
Davy and Grace Lau
Deutsche Bank
Eric and Noelle Chiang
Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
ForLife Research Singapore
Pte Ltd
Henry Yap
Hewlett Packard S’pore
(Sales) Pte Ltd
ITI Solutions Pte Ltd
Ivory Capital Asia Pte Ltd
Keppel Corporation
Koh Chooh Fah
Latha EK Mathew
Liu Tsun Kie
Marc Geniaux
Mark Douglas Lay
NTUC FairPrice Foundation Ltd
PSA International Pte Ltd
Savills (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Sibelco Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore Power Ltd
Singapore
Telecommunications Ltd
STADA’S Wine & Cheese
Networking Nite
Strategic Access Pte Ltd
Suntec City Development
Pte Ltd
Tanglin Trust School
Templeton Asset Mgt Ltd
The British Club
Vincent Lien
Bronze Star
supporters
($1,000 - $4,999)
Amos Goh
Ang Tsu En Evelyn
Anton S Casey
Art Friend (BBC) Pte Ltd
Asian Association of Career
Management Professionals
Au Yong Khoon, Alan
Catalyst Asia Pte Ltd
Chia Yong Meng
Christofle (SEA) Pte Ltd
Christopher Fussner
Clos Josromos
Communications DNA Pte Ltd
Deb Dutta
Deepak Sharma
Dennis Quek
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Dishan’s Birthday Party
Dominic Smith
East Bay Trading Pte Ltd
Edmund Siah
Faye Handley
Flower Diamond Boutique
Pte Ltd
Fluor Daniel Engineers &
Constructors Ltd
Frederick Etheart
Gary Harvey
Gastroenterology and
Medicine International Pte Ltd
Grant Lines
Great Eastern Life Assurance
Company Limited
Helping Hand Group Pte Ltd
HongKong Land (S) Pte Ltd
IMM Events
InnoForm Media Pte Ltd
International Paint Singapore
Pte Ltd
IVT Pte Ltd
Jasbir Gill
Jean De Souza
Jeffrey Ward
Jennifer Teo
Jenny Looi
Jung Young Hee
Kho Kim Seng
Kids 21 Pte Ltd
Koh Tien Gui
KSH Holdings Limited
La Putri Pte Ltd
Lau Kin Harn
Lee Huey Ling
Leo Jee Lin
Leo Wee Lin
Liang Te Shan
Lim Chee Chian
Lim Junjie Wayne
Lim Kah Soon
Lionel Seah T.M
Lions Club of Singapore
OSCAR
Low Guat Tin
Lye Lin Heng, Irene
Manpower Channel Pte Ltd
Maplewoods Charity Fair
Margaret Poh
Mark and Nicola Newman
Megan’s Birthday Party
Meinhardt (S) Pte Ltd
Michael Tay
Million Lighting Co Pte Ltd
Next Career Consulting Pte Ltd
Ng Cho Hong
Nicholas Barrett
Nicolas Ian Burnham
NIE GESL GROUP
(GM CCPE Project)
NTUC income Insurance
Co-operative Limited
Océ (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Ong Yuh Hwang
Open Gallery Pte Ltd
Patrick Chong
Patrick Sim Eng Huat
Patrick Wee
Paul Gleeson
Petredec Services (Asia)
Pte Ltd
Philip C Telfer
Poh Bee Loon
Prime Media (Singapore)
Pte Ltd
Qian Hu Corporation Limited
REC Site Services Pte Ltd
Robert Yeo Chin Hin
Rodney John Hirst
Ronald Ong
Roy Varghese
Rupert Duckett White
Sanford Rose Associates (S) P/L
Sasha Foo
Sasja Bevers
Sean D. Wren
Seet Tze Yang
Seu Teck Sean
Tong Yiang Sin Sia
Shell Corporate Tea Event
SMG-Murphy Pte Ltd
Stanley Liao
Stephanie McManus
Susan Lim Surgery Pte Ltd
Sybil Lau
Tan Chi Chiu
Tan Gek Gnee
Tan Geok Cheng
Tan Hiong Chan
Tan Hwee Ming
Tan Kee Soon
Tan Kok Quan Partnership
Tan Tai Tien
Tan Teik Guan
Tan Tock Han & Family
Tan Tor Yeow
Tay Wee Teck Leonard
Teo Joo Kim
Teo Ser Luck
The Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation Limited
The Idea Factory (S) Pte Ltd
The People At Work Pte Ltd
The Shophouse Pte Ltd
Thian Ai Ling
Thio Hui Ping
Timber Works Pte Ltd
Tony Yeo
United Overseas Bank Limited
Vincent Wee
Wang Kuo Weng Pte Ltd
Wayne Peat
Wesley Methodist Church
West Pharmaceutical
Services Singapore Pte Ltd
William Tan Cheng Guan
Yahya Abdulhussain Lukmanji
Saif Charity Trust
Yukiko Hirahara
In-Kind
supporters
Acushnet Singapore Pte Ltd
Adval Brand Group Pte Ltd
AM Chef Catering
Amanda Tee
Asia Pacific Breweries (S)
Pte Ltd
Asian Greographic
Magazines PL
Australia Zoo
Bernard Seah
BIC Products Pte Ltd
Bintan Lagoon
Borneo Motors (Singapore)
Pte Ltd
Bulgari
C3 Interactive Pte Ltd
Carlsberg Beer
Carol Tok
Champions Golf Academy
Pte Ltd
Chye Hong Enterprise P/L
Con-x-ion
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Crabtree & Evelyn (Singapore)
Pte Ltd
Dreamworld
Educa Childcare Centre
Effem Foods Inc
Emro Wine Singapore Pte Ltd
Estee Lauder
F&N Coca-Cola (Singapore)
Pte Ltd
Fidgets
Fitness First Singapore
Ptd Ltd
Flight Experience S’pore
Foremost Golf Pte Ltd
Fullerton Hotel
Gabbeh Carpet
Global Brands (Singapore)
Pte Ltd
Golden Village Multiplex
Golf Studios
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Gwendel Tung
Harjit Tulsi
Harley Davidson
Harry’s Bar
Harvey Norman
Hotwheels
Hoya Lens (S) Pte Ltd
HP Singapore Pte Ltd
Human Rhythms Singapore
il Lido Pte Ltd
Institut Suisse D’esthetique
Pte Ltd
iShop
Jade Goh
Jerrad Devied
Koh Tien Gui
Le Meridien Kathmandu
Gokarna Forest Golf Resort
& Spa
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Lianbee-Jeco Pte Ltd
Lindy Neo Li Ling
Luxasia
Malaysian Dairy Industries
Manchester United Club
Mandarin Oriental
Mattel (SEA)
Maxxium Singapore Fine
Wines & Spirits Pte Ltd
Michelangelo’s Restaurant
Group
Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd
Morton’s of Chicago
The Steakhouse
Mr & Mrs Adrian Waterton
Mr & Mrs Matthew Chan
New Era Entertainment
Night Safari
Nokia Pte Ltd
Olympia Travel
Oriental Spa
Pan Pacific Singapore
Peter Draw
Pinnacle Wine & Spirits Pte Ltd
Prada Singapore Pte Ltd
Privé Bakery Café
Procter & Gamble (S) Pte Ltd
Promode Design & Marketing
Pte Ltd
Pure International
PMG Asia Pacifc Pte Ltd
Raffles Hotels and Resorts
Rajendhiransanggaran
Reader’s Digest Asia
Red Bull Singapore Pte Ltd
Red House Carved Furniture
Rolex Singapore Pte Ltd
Roys Masters Tailoring
Royal Caribbean Cruises
(Asia) Pte Ltd
SAP Asia Pte Ltd
Sentosa Golf Club
Sherman Malachi
Shriro Pte Ltd
Silkair
Singapore Oxygen Air Liquide
Pte Ltd
Singapore Symphony
Orchestra
Sing-Gium International Co
Pte Ltd
Sinran Carpets
Skin Inc
Speed-com Services Pte Ltd
SPH Magazines Pte Ltd
Sue Mitchell
Suntec International
Convention & Exhibition
Swarovski Singapore
Synergy Marcomm Pte Ltd
The British Club
The Day Tour Company
The Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation Limited
The Hour Glass
The Patissier
The Walt Disney Company
(South-East Asia) Pte Ltd
Thomas Sabo Pte Ltd
Transview Holdings Limited
Tung Lok Restaurants
(2000) Ltd
Unusual Entertainments Pte Ltd
Urban Fairways
Utterly Art LLP
Villa Frangipani
Vincent Wee
White Water World
Yee Lee Oils & Foodstuffs (S)
Pte Ltd
Zouk Management Pte Ltd
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Wish Kids Giving Back
Directors’ Report
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION ® (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
(Incorporated in Singapore, Reg. No. 200201965D)
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors present their report to the members together with the audited accounts of the Foundation for the year ended
31 December 2008.
DIRECTORS’ INTEREST
As the Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital, the statutory information required to be disclosed
by the directors under Section 201 (6)(g) and Section 201 (12) of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 does not apply.
AUDITORS
The auditors, S H Ong & Co., have expressed their willingness to accept re-appointment.
On Behalf of the Directors
Latha Mathew
Keith Goh Yu-Ching
Statement by Directors
In the opinion of the directors, the accompanying balance sheet, statement of financial activities, statement of changes in
accumulated fund and cash flow statement together with the notes thereon are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Foundation as at 31 December 2008 and of the results, changes in accumulated fund and cash flows of the
Foundation for the year then ended. And at the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Foundation
will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
On Behalf of the Directors
Latha Mathew
Keith Goh Yu-Ching
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Independent
Auditor’s Report
Balance Sheet
31 December 2008
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Make-A-Wish Foundation ® Singapore Limited, which comprise the
balance sheet as at 31 December 2008, and the statement of financial activities, statement of changes in funds and cash flow
statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of
these financial statements in accordance with the provisions of the Singapore Companies Act, Cap. 50 (the “Act”) and Singapore
Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes:
(a)
(b)
(c)
devising and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance that assets
are safeguarded against loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions are properly authorised and that they are
recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of true and fair profit and loss account and balance sheet and to maintain
accountability of assets;
selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and
making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant
to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit
also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
ASSETS
2008 2007
$ $
Non-current Asset
Plant & equipment 7,838 10,595
Current Assets
Deposits 6,680 6,311
Other debtor 3,040 2,431
Fixed deposits 906,710 650,000
Cash & bank balances 216,943 173,066
1,133,373 831,808
TOTAL ASSETS 1,141,211 842,403
FUNDS AND LIABILITY
Fund
Accumulated fund 1,067,910 793,527
Current Liability
Accruals 73,301 48,876
TOTAL FUNDS AND LIABILITY 1,141,211 842,403
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2008
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
In our opinion,
(a)
(b)
the financial statements are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Singapore Financial Reporting
Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Foundation as at 31 December 2008 and of the results,
changes in funds and cash flows of the Foundation for the year ended on that date; and
the accounting and other records required by the Act to be kept by the Foundation have been properly kept in accordance
with the provisions of the Act.
S. H. ONG & CO
Public Accountants and
Certified Public Accountants
Singapore
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM GENERATED FUNDS
2008 2007
$ $
Voluntary income - Donations and grants 412,661 370,940
Income from fund-raising activities 874,228 488,665
Investment income - Interest income 7,420 17,474
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 1,294,309 877,079
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Wish granting expenses 616,071 625,491
Fund-raising expenses 234,896 171,218
Governance costs 168,708 136,383
1,019,675 933,092
Other resources expended
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 251 0
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 1,019,926 933,092
Net Movement In Funds 274,383 (56,013)
Reconciliation of accumulated funds
Balance brought forward 793,527 849,540
Balance carried forward 1,067,910 793,527
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Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2008
Notes to the Accounts
31 December 2008
2008 2007
$ $
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Surplus/(deficit) for the year 274,383 (56,013)
Adjustment for:
Depreciation 4,472 6,043
Interest income (7,390) (17,474)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 251 –
Operating cash flows before working capital changes 271,716 (67,444)
Add/(Less) changes in working capital:
Other receivables (979) (1,335)
Accruals 24,425 9,403
Net cash from/(used in) Operating Activities 295,162 (59,376)
Cash flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of plant & equipment (1,975)
Interest income 7,390 (8,330)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 10 16,043
Net cash from Investing Activities 5,425 7,713
Cash and cash equivalents:
Net change 300,587 (51,663)
At beginning of year 823,066 874,729
At end of year 1,123,653 823,066
Notes to the Accounts
31 December 2008
These notes form an integral part of the accounts.
3. MANAGEMENT & AVOIDANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The foundation has a written policy for management and avoidance of conflict of interest for directors, staff and volunteers.
Any interest in contracts with vendors, interests in other organisations, joint ventures, recruitment and remuneration of staff
with close relationship have to be fully disclosed and the person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion
and approval of such transactions.
It is the policy of the Foundation to prohibit its employees from engaging in any activity, practice or act which conflicts with or
can be perceived to conflict with or gives the appearance of conflicting with, the interest of the Foundation, its clients, donors
or its suppliers.
All potential conflicts of interest, no matter how small or insignificant, are to be reported to the CEO or Board prior to engaging
in any action that might be or give rise to conflict of interest.
4. FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES
The Foundation has met the 30/70 fund-raising rule under the Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations 2007
issued by the Commissioner of Charities. In 2008, an inaugural Gala Dinner was held as a second fund-raising event.
5. donations received
Tax exempt receipts amounting to $928,170 (2007: $540,129) have been issued in respect of donations received and income
received from fundraising activities.
6. ASSET MANAGEMENT
The foundation has a reserves policy of holding not more than 3 years operating expenditure. Such reserve shall be invested
in financially prudent deposits.
7. CHARITY GOLF AND GALA
Donations-in-kinds received for the 2008 Charity Golf and Inaugural Gala amounted to $63,762.(2007: $54,307).
8. Summary Financial Statement
The Summary Financial Statement as set out on pages 19 to 21 contains only a summary of the information in the Audited
Financial Statements of the Foundation. For further information, you may request a copy of the Audited Financial Statements
from the Foundation (email: info@makeawish.org.sg).
1. GENERAL
The Foundation is incorporated in Singapore as a public company limited by guarantee. Its registered office is at 80 Raffles
Place, #32-01 UOB Plaza 1 Singapore 048624. Its office of operations is at 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #07-02, Singapore
Shopping Centre, Singapore 239924. The principal activity of the Foundation is to grant the wishes of children with life
threatening illnesses. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on the date of the directors’ report.
Make-A-Wish Foundation ® Singapore complies 100% with Code of Governance Evaluation Checklist for Charities and IPCs.
2. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(in bands of less than $100,000 as required under the Code of Governance for Charities & IPCs)
Top 3 key executives’ annual remuneration 2008 2007
Below S$100,000 3 3
Above $$100,000 nil Nil
Board members are volunteers and do not receive remuneration.
receipts & expenditure 2005-2008
$1,400,000
101 wishes
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
95 wishes
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$-
66 wishes 67 wishes
2005 2006 2007 2008
Funds Raised
Expenditure
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Our Inspiring Wish Kids
Our Inspiring Wish Kids
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Ways to Support Us
Donation Form
Thank you for sharing so generously!
1. Adopt-A-Wish
Your family, company, or association can make a difference
in the life of a Wish Child through our Adopt-A-Wish ®
program. For a donation of $1,000 you can become a Wish
Partner and know that, together with another organisation
or individual, you have helped make a dream come true.
Or for a donation of $5,000 or more, you would have the
satisfaction of becoming a Wish Sponsor and knowing
that your gift was sufficient to grant a wish in its entirety.
In both instances you will receive a brief description of the
wish you made possible.
Alternatively, your group can add a new twist to a special
event, whether it’s a wheelchair wish or themed party,
by adopting a wish and adding new meaning to your
celebration theme.
Upon special request we will be happy to send you
information to share with your organisation the Make-A-
Wish story you adopted.
2. Host An Event
Your company, association, school, or club can create a
fund-raising event of its own to benefit the Wish Children of
Singapore. From company holiday parties to family reunions,
groups are essential in the support of the 100+ wishes
we provide each year. Some examples of external events
that have made dreams come true over the last 7 years
are car washes, walk-a-thons, anniversary celebrations,
exhibitions, annual dinner and dance, concerts, golf
tournaments, causal days, customer appreciation days,
bake sales, or percentages of business sales.
3. In Kind Donation
Many of our wishes are made possible through pro
bono (volunteered) services and in-kind (free or deeply
discounted) donations, including:
(i) Auction and Lucky Draw Items
The Make-A-Wish Foundation ® holds fund-raising events
with both auctions and lucky draws. If you would like to
donate a new or collectible item e.g. electronic items,
branded bags, dining or shopping vouchers, hotel stays,
mobile phones, please contact our office at 6334 9474.
(ii) Wish Gifts
Our Wish Granters often contact community members
to obtain wish gifts or services. These in-kind donations,
for e.g. party venue and food & beverage, PSPs, Wiis,
shopping vouchers, laptops, kid entertainment, help bring
wishes to life or add that special touch that brings an extra
sparkle to a child’s eyes.
4. Monthly Giving Club
The Monthly Giving Club allows you to make a difference
in the lives of these children - without writing checks or
mailing envelopes. Once you sign up, there is nothing
else for you to do. Your contributions will continue to be
transferred on a regular basis until you decide to suspend
your participation. Your tax-deductible contribution will
show up each month on your credit card statement, which
will serve as your receipt.
5. Tributes and Memorials
Tributes
Make a minimum gift of $10.00 or more to our Wish Children
in honor of someone special for a birthday, anniversary,
or special occasion and we will send the honoree a card
acknowledging your gift.
Memorials
Make a gift in lieu of flowers in memory of a friend or loved
one who has passed away. We will acknowledge your gift
to the family and share with all of you the story of one of
our wishes.
6. Workplace Giving
Matching Gifts
Numerous companies offer a matching gifts program, which
could double your annual contribution to the Make-A-
Wish Foundation ® Singapore. Check with your company’s
personnel or accounting department and team up with your
employer to create memories that will last forever.
My Particulars
Name: Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms _______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please underline your surname)
NRIC / FIN* ___________________________________________ BIrth Date: Day ____________ Month ____________ Year ____________
* required for IRAS auto-inclusive for tax deduction
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Details: (HOME) ___________________________ (OFFICE) ______________________ (MOBILE) _________________________
(EMAIL) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My Gift Donation
£ $300 £ $200 £ $100 £ $50 £ $25 $£ _ ________________ [other amount]
Singapore tax residents get 250% tax deduction for donations of $25 and above.
Frequency
£ One-time donation £ Monthly donation
Monthly donations of $25 & above or one-time donations of $50 & above will receive a Make-A-Wish ® gift token.
Using
£ Cheque no _____________________________________
To be crossed & made payable to “Make-A-Wish Foundation (S) Ltd”
£ Debit / Credit Card £ Visa £ Mastercard
Card No
expiry Date
Name on Card: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Donation via debit / credit card [including renewed card] will remain in force until Make-A-Wish ® receives your termination request.
Signature: _ __________________________
Date: ________________________________
Make-A-Wish ® has a monthly e-newsletter called Wishing Wire which gives you regular
updates. If you would like to receive a copy, kindy email info@makeawish.org.sg.
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make-a-wish foundation® (singapore) ltd
190 Clemenceau Avenue #07-02 Shopping Centre Singapore 239924
Tel +65 6334 9471 Fax +65 6334 4750 Website www.makeawish.org.sg