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CDL raises S$150,000 for Assisi Hospice at carnival; aims to raise S$1 million
[SINGAPORE] On Sunday (Jun 15) at Assisi Fun Day 2025, two teams from City Developments Limited (CDL) battled it out in a four-legged relay race to move as many foam balls as possible by sandwiching them between their heads, shoulders and torsos. They had to complete this 14 m shuttle relay within three minutes.
Supporters and partners of CDL pledged donations for every ball that was deposited at the finish point. In total, the two teams transported 59 balls and raised S$150,000.
The relay race was held for this year's CDL Challenge, an annual signature charity event at Assisi Fun Day led by group chief executive Sherman Kwek since its inception in 2017. It aims to raise funds for Assisi Hospice.
Kwek said: 'Our longstanding support of Assisi Fun Day remains a special tradition, with our staff and even some of their families coming together not just to raise funds but to build deeper connections with the community we serve.'
Assisi Fun Day 2025, which is co-organised with CDL and is the hospice's biggest fundraising event of the year, aims to raise S$1 million by end-June.
The funds will be used to provide care for patients with terminal illnesses and their families. Assisi Hospice is on track to grow its home care service to provide free care for 3,000 patients a year by end-2026.
The carnival on Sunday attracted about 10,000 visitors to its more than 100 stalls, which comprised food and beverage vendors, workshops and games.
More than 200 employees from the CDL Group volunteered to set up nine booths – four by CDL, four by Millennium Hotels & Resorts and one by Hong Leong Finance.
Donations can be made here.
