A Chinese calligraphy artwork by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam fetched $308,888 in an online charity auction for the Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) 75th anniversary benefit gala on Nov 2. Held at Shangri-La Singapore hotel’s Island Ballroom, the event brought together...
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with SRC 75th Anniversary Benefit Gala committee chairwoman Genevieve Peggy Jeffs, SRC chairman Tan Kai Hoe, Mr Fang Angzhen, Mr Pearce Cheng and SRC chief executive Benjamin William.A Chinese calligraphy artwork by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam fetched $308,888 in an online charity auction for the Singapore Red Cross’ 75th anniversary benefit gala on Nov 2.
SRC said the money raised will go towards supporting its programmes for children, youth and families; persons with disability; and the elderly who live alone.
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