1. Singapore, 11 December 2023 – SMRT Corporation launched the third edition of Tap for Hope in support of the President’s Challenge and its 2023 theme of ‘Caring for Caregivers’ to specifically recognise the growing need for caregivers and the critical role they play in Singapore’s healthcare and social support systems.

2. The funds raised under the Tap for Hope initiative, which is supported by the National Council of Social Services, will benefit 86 charities under the President’s Challenge umbrella. Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Home Affairs, and Social and Family Development, was the Guest-of-Honour at the launch today at Bayfront MRT station on the Circle Line, where she activated a launch mechanism to light up the donation stand.

3. Mr Ngien Hoon Ping, Group Chief Executive Officer of SMRT Corporation, said, “Tap for Hope is an initiative which SMRT is proud to organise and host. This a clear demonstration of our commitment to “Do Good, Do Right, and Do Well”. Beyond providing commuters with safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation, we envision our SMRT network to be vibrant spaces that can support societal causes and enrich our community’s wellbeing.”

4. From 11 December 2023 to 31 January 2024, members of the public can make donations of two, six or eight dollars at donation stands conveniently located at the following MRT stations and bus interchanges within SMRT’s network:

5.  Members of the public who wish to donate via Tap for Hope can do so from an expanded number of payment modes including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Alipay+. This is on top of existing options such as EZ-Link cards, charms, or wearables.

6. The President’s Challenge, a national movement inaugurated in 2000 and led by the President, aims to unite people from diverse backgrounds to assist the less fortunate. This year’s edition of President’s Challenge hopes to consolidate efforts across the 3Ps – People, Public and Private sectors – to empower caregivers. 

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