In support of ComChest’s maiden effort for a carbon neutral charity walk, Singapore Pools supported last Sunday’s Heartstrings Walk at Marina Bay Sands with 20 water dispensers at various waterpoints.

Participants at ComChest’s annual Walk were pleasantly surprised to see water dispensers at the designated spots, instead of the ubiquitous plastic bottled water, a common sight at most mass events.

Singapore Pools’ green efforts - #UseLessPlastic - were echoed by those present. Said Kim Chin, a homemaker, “I try to bring my own bag and rely less on plastic bags given out at supermarkets.” She also encourages her son, Shawn Chin, a Primary 6 student, to bring his own water bottle to school instead of buying off the shelves.

About 15 Singapore Pools staff volunteered to help at the water points, with participants encouraged to “drink up” at water dispensers provided or get their refills done. The Go Green move helped to eliminate over 8000 plastic bottles which would otherwise had been distributed at the Walk. Maxi Lim of Boys to Men fame, was also present to heighten awareness on the need to reduce reliance on single-use plastics and shared useful green tips of his own experiences.

The event raised more than $2.57 million for over 200 Social Service Organisations supported by the Community Chest. More than 8000 participants joined this year’s charity walk with Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan- Jin and Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for National Development, Desmond Lee, gracing the event.

Singapore Pools has been a valued community partner and sponsor of the ComChest Heartstrings Walk since 2008.