1) Press Statement on Courage Fund
2) About the Courage Fund
3) How to donate to Courage Fund
4) Latest Donation Update

11 April 2003

Press Statement

The SARs Relief Fund (under SMA Trust Fund) has merged with the newly founded Courage Fund.

The fund raising effort initiated by SMA and SNA has received tremendous community support. Both associations are proud to be a part of the new entity, which consolidates all fund raising in this national effort under the Courage Fund.

All previous pledges and donations made to the SARs Relief Fund will be channelled towards the Courage Fund and the working committee of the SARs Relief Fund will be merged with those of the Courage Fund.

Please send your donations to:

The Courage Fund
c/o National Healthcare Group
6 Commonwealth Lane
Level 6 GMTI Building
Singapore 149547

For enquiries, please call 6471 5933 or email couragefund@nhg.com.sg

About the Courage Fund

The Courage Fund is launched to provide relief to the families of needy SARS patients.

The Fund is named in honor of all healthcare workers in Singapore, especially those who have fallen or suffered in the battle against SARS. This fund raising effort is jointly organised by National Healthcare Group (NHG), Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), Singapore Medical Association (SMA), Singapore Nurses' Association (SNA), Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and National Council of Social Services (NCSS). Funds which have been collected by SMA and SNA for the SARS relief Fund will be pooled together with 'The Courage Fund'. The Community Chest will support by providing donation boxes for the collection of donations from the public.

The Fund will provide an avenue for Singaporeans to show their appreciation and support for the dedication and sacrifices of healthcare workers in caring for SARS patients and in keeping the public healthcare system running during this difficult time. Their dedication, selflessness and courage in fulfilling their duty, while risking their own lives, bring honor to the healthcare profession and is a source of inspiration to the human spirit.

President S R Nathan will be the Patron-in-Chief of the Fund.

The Fund will have a Board of Trustees chaired by Mr Michael Lim (chairman of NHG). National Council of Social Services will oversee the disbursement of the fund independently.

The Fund Working Committee, chaired by Dr Lim Suet Wun (chief executive officer of TTSH), comprises management representatives from the various joint organisers.

Members of the public and corporations who wish to make a donation may do so by cheque crossed and made payable to "The Courage Fund" and mail to:

The Courage Fund
c/o National Healthcare Group
6 Commonwealth Lane
Level 6 GMTI Building
Singapore 149547

Please include full name, address and contact number, so that receipts can be issued.

Courage Fund Cash Donation boxes are provided at various locations by the Community Chest.

From now till 30 April 2003, members of the public can donate to the fund by calling
1900-112-8811. SingTel Mobile customers can also use the *SEND service by calling *8811. Each call represents a $5 donation.

For more information, please call 6471 5933 or email couragefund@nhg.com.sg

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