Event FAQ Updated as at 20 February 2019 - Tan Tock Seng Hospital
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Event FAQ
Updated as at 20 February 2019
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About Us
1. TTSH Community Fund
TTSH Community Fund is the charity arm of Tan Tock Seng Hospital. We strive to continuously
improve the quality of life of our patients and the community.
Our charity is unique in that we step in to support patients who are unable to receive help
from mainstream charitable agencies, particularly those who cannot afford the out-of-pocket
medical expenses necessary to even get by. Through our programmes, the contributions we
receive are used to help the needy patients obtain essential items such as wheelchairs,
breathing machines, and even adult diapers, etc that they could not previously afford. Our
Fund also go towards supporting research, innovation and training to improve better patient
care.
We actively support:
>100 >2,500 >S$2mil
Patient Centred Patient Cases Disbursed
Programmes Yearly Yearly
2. TTSH Charity Heritage Walk 2019: Tan Tock Seng’s Journey
TTSH Charity Heritage Walk 2019 is TTSH Community Fund’s inaugural 8.8km heritage walk for
charity. This exciting event marks not only the hospital 175 years of patient care, but also 200
years of the Singapore’s history. Hence, this special event has been endorsed by the Singapore
Bicentennial Office (SBO) as a key commemorative event.
The walk aims to:
(a) Present the life of Mr Tan Tock Seng: his life, time and philanthropic endeavours;
(b) Raise the awareness of Mr Tan Tock Seng’s contributions to the early days of
Singapore;
(c) Raise funds for patient care through TTSH Community Fund;
(d) Provide a new and innovative heritage trail after the event for both locals and
tourists to enjoy or use as a community giving platform.
3. Why “Tan Tock Seng’s Journey”?
Tan Tock Seng Hospital was founded in 1844 by Mr Tan Tock Seng who donated 7000 Spanish
Dollars to build the Chinese Pauper’s Hospital at Pearl’s Hill for “the poor sick of all nations”. As
such, the walk will feature the life and times of our Founder, as well as his philanthropic
endeavours. Through heritage sites along the trail starting from Pearl’s Hill to present day TTSH
at Novena, participants will learn about Mr Tan’s life and his contributions to early Singapore.
We hope this will bring greater awareness of Singapore’s rich history and how early merchants
who made good also made great efforts to better the life of our forefathers who were in turn
able to contribute to Singapore today.
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4. Event Details
Start: Pearl’s Hill
23 June 2019 Registration
End: TTSH
5. How will it be done?
6. How can I help?
You can help as an individual or corporate. Contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or
6357 2493 to find out more.
Individual Corporate
1. Participate and register for TTSH 1. Partner us for TTSH Charity Heritage
Charity Heritage Walk ; Walk;
2. Fundraise: Help TTSH Community 2. Participate by sending a corporate
Fund to raise funds; team to walk;
3. Donate: Make an outright donation 3. Fundraise: Help TTSH Community
to TTSH Community Fund; Fund to raise funds;
4. Advocate: Share the information of 4. Donate: Make an outright donation
the walk with your family and to TTSH Community Fund;
friends. 5. Advocate: Share the information of
the walk with your staff community
or network.
3Registration
1. I would like to walk! How do I sign up?
You can choose to participate as a corporate team or as an individual. For corporate teams,
please contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or 6357 2493 to find out more.
For individuals:
Register using
i. Online Form: Click here.
ii. Hardcopy Form Click here. Send us a scan copy of your completed form to
donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or fax your completed form to us at +65 6357 2492.
You will hear from us within 3 working days through email.
2. How can I make my donations, and how much do I have to donate?
You may donate any amount through:
(a) Online - TTSH Community Fund Giving.sg site. Please indicate your Name and NRIC for
easy identification of your donation.
(b) Cash* – You may make the cash donation at the TTSH Community Fund office. Please
contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or 6357 2493 before coming down.
(c) Cheque – Issue a cheque payable to “TTSH Community Fund”.
Note: If your total donation amount is above $175, you will secured a slot for TTSH Charity Heritage Walk
2019.
All donations are non-refundable even if you are unable to participate for any reason. Tax exemption
receipt (TER) will be issued for donation $50 and above. All monetary donations are eligible for tax
deduction at 2.5 times the donated amount (only applicable for Singapore tax-payers only)
3. How do I go about raising funds for TTSH Community Fund?
You can raise funds for TTSH Community Fund through:
(a) Online Microsite on Giving.sg – Click here for step by step guide on how to create your own
online microsite.
(b) Pledge card – Contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or 6357 2493 to find out more on
how you can obtain your own pledge card and start fundraising.
4. How do I know if my registration and donation are successful?
You will receive an email confirmation from us once you have registered and donated. A
separate slot confirmation email will be sent to you once the $175/pax or $400/team of 4
fundraising target is achieved. Walking pack collection and event day details will also be sent
to you closer to the event date.
45. What is the closing date for registration and donation? There will be 175 walking slots open for registration. Registration is based on a first come first serve basis and will be closed either when the 175 slots are filled up or on 31st March 2019. All donations and fundraising are to be made before 31st March 2019. 6. What if I am unable to make it for the event, is there a refund policy? As this is not a regular paying event, but rather a donation/fundraising for participation, there will be no refund for non-attendance. Instead, you can transfer your slot to another family member, friend or colleague. Should you wish to request for replacement of slots, the request must be sent to us by 1 June 2019 via email donate@ttsh.com.sg. Any replacement od slots after the deadline will not be entertained. 7. How do I know if I am physically fit to participate in the event? Before you proceed to register, kindly complete the PAR-Q at the link below to assess your fitness level and suitability for this event. https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/~/media/corporate/files/sports%20education/sports%20s afety/sport%20safe%20u%20guide/parq%20english.pdf 8. What else will I need to do? An indemnity form will be sent to you via email prior to the event. You are required to sign the form and return to us on the walking pack collection day. Walking Pack 1. What will be included in the Walking Pack? Click here for T-shirt sizing guide. 5
2. When is the collection date and venue for the Walking Pack?
The Walking Pack collection date and venue will be released closer to the event date. Keep a
lookout on our website or event page on Facebook for more details.
3. What do I need to bring along to collect the Walking Pack?
A slot confirmation email will be sent to all participants. Just show the email and you will be
eligible to collect your Walking Pack.
4. What if I am unable to collect my Walking Pack on the scheduled date?
You can come anytime between 9am – 5pm (Please avoid lunch hour 12pm – 2pm) on a
weekday after the walking pack collection date to TTSH Community Fund Office situated at Tan
Tock Seng Hospital. Contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or 6357 2493 before coming down.
Alternatively, you can send a proxy to help collect the Walking Pack on your behalf. Just make
sure he/she brings along the confirmation email from us.
5. Can I collect the Walking Pack on behalf of my family/friend/colleague?
Yes. Just make sure to bring along the confirmation email from us for the collection.
Event Day
1. What time does the event start, and what time do I need to be there?
The event will start at 6:45am and the official flag off will be at 7:10am. Please be punctual
and report on time.
2. How long will the walk take?
The trail is a 8.8km trail. We estimate a total walking time of approximately 2.5 hours.
3. What will I get to see along the trail?
You will visit key heritage sites to learn about the life of Mr Tan Tock Seng and also the history
of early Singapore and TTSH. See route information on our website for more details on the
trail/route.
4. Can I choose my own group?
A walking group will be allocated on a random basis. If you wish to be in the same group as
your family/friend/colleague, contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or 6357 2493. We will try
our best to arrange for you to be in the same group.
5. Can I pause halfway to eat/rest?
You may pause to take a short break. However, there will not be stopovers to buy food along
the trail. Inform your volunteer guide if you need to take a break.
66. Is there a locker for my belongings?
There will not be lockers provided. We encourage you to travel light.
7. Is it compulsory to use a GPS distance tracking application?
For the event day, we would encourage all participants to use a GPS distance tracking
application.
The list of recommended GPS tracking applications are:
Strava Runkeeper
For detailed instructions on how to use the application, click here.
8. I do not have a social media account, is it compulsory for me to post on
Facebook?
We would encourage all participants to share and post photos and screenshots of the distance
they have covered on Facebook. However, if you do not have a social media account, you can
still participate by spreading the word to your family and friends.
The event organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event.
All decisions made by the organiser are final.
For more information:
Contact us at donate@ttsh.com.sg and/or 6357 2493.
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