Singapore, 18 November 2021 – Singapore Pools is rallying volunteers to distribute free StayWell mouth gargle at 25 selected Singapore Pools branches island-wide from 22 November to 12 December 2021 between 10am and 5pm daily.
Over 8,000 volunteering hours will be committed towards this initiative. Staff volunteers from Singapore Pools, together with volunteers from Ministry of Finance, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Accountant-General’s Department, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers, Singapore Customs, Singapore Turf Club, and Tote Board, will staff collection booths outside the selected branches to handle the distribution of mouth gargle.
Temasek Foundation is providing every household with mouth gargle, to help everyone stay safe, especially with the emergence of new and more infectious COVID-19 variants. The mouth gargle that will be distributed, contains povidone-iodine (PVP-I), an active ingredient that is effective against a wide range of germs, including those that cause sore throat.
Interested households can register by sending "hello" to WhatsApp 9099 6600 or going online at stayprepared.sg/staywell-register to book their preferred date, timeslot and location to collect the mouth gargle. Residents must provide their SP residential bill or account number and email or WhatsApp confirmation at their selected collection point for verification purposes.
Mr Lam Chee Weng, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Pools said, "As Singapore is adapting to live with COVID-19 endemic, Singapore Pools is thankful for the support of our partners in this collective effort to distribute mouth gargles to help the community stay well and safe."
About Singapore Pools
Singapore Pools was established by the Singapore government on 23 May 1968 to provide safe and trusted betting to counter illegal gambling. As a not-for-profit organisation, all of Singapore Pools’ surpluses are channelled to Tote Board to fund a wide range of causes in social service, community development, sports, arts, education and health sectors. Since 2004, over $5 billion have been channelled to Tote Board. In addition, Singapore Pools also contributes about $2 billion annually to the Government in the form of taxes and duties. Our responsible gaming practices have been awarded the highest level of certification (Level 4) by the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework since 2012.