Cyclists of all abilities from Singapore are
being encouraged to join a charity ride in aid of Singaporeans with
disabilities and learning difficulties, as part of the international ‘Wheels
for Change’ cycle event. See
www.wheelsforchange.com for full details.
Last year’s
inaugural Asia event, launched and facilitated by Barclays Bank, saw more than
200 cyclists from a range of Singapore-based companies take the short ferry
ride from Singapore to Batam to ride the full distance, or simply part of the
way, raising more than SGD$110,000 in the process. It built on several
years of Wheels for Change events held in the UK and Europe.
This year’s Asia ride,
taking place on Saturday 17 October and once again being held on Batam,
Indonesia, runs for a total of 100km, but shorter distances are mapped out for
varying levels of cycling experience and ability, and numbers participating are
expected to grow substantially.
It is one of several
high profile events Barclays is bringing to Singapore in 2015 to celebrate SG50
and the bank’s 325th birthday.
Fundraising this year will be divided between three Singapore-based
charities:
- Bizlink
Centre
- a non-profit organisation that acts as a bridge to connect people with
disabilities to potential employers and businesses. Its mission is to assist
people with disabilities in Singapore to achieve independence, dignity and
integration into mainstream society through open and sheltered employment.
- Rainbow
Centre
– supports young people with a diverse range of special developmental and
learning needs through education and training, enabling them to achieve their
fullest potential. It also supports greater public awareness, understanding and
acceptance of children with special needs.
- Singapore Disability Sports Council - Singapore’s national
disability sports body reaches across all disability groups, offering a wide
range of sports at both elite and non-elite levels. Its goal is to use sports
to promote the well-being of the disabled in Singapore, helping them to live
full and independent lives.
The work of all
three charities is in line with Barclays’ goal of helping 5 million young
futures by the end of 2015.
A big thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters:
And a big thanks also to
Slowpoke Studio for the fantastic photos from last year’s event!
