| |
| |
![]() |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
SINGAPORE: More than S$1,200,000 has been raised so far during the televised fund-raising event "Project Hope" in order to help victims of typhoon Ketsana and the earthquake in Padang.
As of 11pm Monday night, the total amount pledged was S$1,212,146.
The two-hour event - which was aired live on MediaCorp's Channel 5, Suria, TV mobile and the outdoor screens at Orchard Central - featured local and international stars.
Hosted by artistes Michelle Chong, Khairudin Saharom and 98.7FM radio deejay Rosalyn Lee, the proceedings began with Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah, Channel 8 star Daren Tan, 92.4FM radio deejay Mathilda d'Silva, Suria artiste Maiya Rahman and the NUS choir singing the theme song, Hands United.
"Watching the TV images of the floods made me realise how protected we are here," said Ms d'Silva, who helped write the song.
Also taking the stage were other radio and TV personalities including Ann Kok and Darren Lim, finalists and winners of Singapore Idol, Anugerah and Vasantham Star.
There were also special performances by representatives from the Smart Alliance group of broadcasters - Indonesian singer Rini Wulandari from MNC and Thai star Mint Ardhawadee from BBTV.
Other stars such as Adrian Pang, Zoe Tay and Suhaimi Yusof manned the phone lines, taking donations of S$50 and above.
Said Mr Pang: "It's gratifying that people are moved by what they've seen and heard and want to help. And (the victims) need all the help they can get."
Singapore's John Lee, who survived the earthquake in Padang after being trapped for more than 30 hours under the rubble, recounted his experience at the event.
All production costs for Project Hope were borne by MediaCorp.
The donation lines lines are open till midnight on October 26. Call 1900-112 5010 for a S$10 donation, 1900-112 5020 (S$20) and 1900-112 5050 (S$50). Cheque donations can also be made payable to "MediaCorp Charity Fund" with "Project Hope" written on the back of the cheque.
All proceeds will go to the Singapore Red Cross, Mercy Relief and Habitat for Humanity to aid their humanitarian missions in the affected areas.
There will be a repeat of the show on Sunday over Suria from 11 am to 1 pm, and on Channel 5 from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
- CNA/sc
|
