Dreams Come Alive

in aid of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund

The Challenge

In celebration of a life of adventure and contribution, Thaddeus Lawrence will brave the the Sahara Race commencing on 25th October 2009. An instalment in the 4 Deserts series, the Sahara Race is a seven-day self-supported footrace over 250 kilometres in the world’s largest subtropical desert. Carrying their own gear, food and clothing in a backpack, the only assistance competitors will receive is water, medical attention and tents to sleep in at night.

The Cause

 The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund was initiated on Children’s Day (October 1) in the year 2000 to heighten public awareness of the plight of children from low-income families who were attending school without proper breakfast or pocket money to sustain their day in school. The aim is to alleviate the financial burden faced by parents in providing for their children’s education.

The Mission

Thaddeus aims to raise S$250,000 toward helping thousands of children from low-income families stay in school while creating awareness of the challenges they face on a daily basis. He also intends for this tough undertaking to be an inspiring statement about what is possible when an ordinary person makes up his mind to take on incredible challenges to bring his dreams alive.

I Want to Help!

Any help or support is well appreciated. Individuals or corporations can play a part through various means: contribution of products and/or services; support through publicity; involvement in fundraising activities or donations to the cause.

To donate to the ST School Pocket Money Fund through Thaddeus’ quest, please make crossed cheques payable to “The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund”. Write at the back of cheque: “Dreams Come Alive” along with your full name, NRIC number, mailing address and telephone number. Mail to: The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, Singapore Press Holdings Limited, Finance Division, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore 318994

For more information on the run and the cause, please click here.