Thong Chai Charity - Revision

Well regardless - it is still an incredible amount considering that their goal was S$3.5 million.

Thong Chai Charity Night raised S$7.23m, not S$8.67m as announced

By Zhao Quanyin/Lynda Hong | Posted: 22 March 2010 2316 hrs

SINGAPORE : The amount raised at the end of the Thong Chai Charity Night telecast should be S$7.23 million and not S$8.67 million as announced.

The discrepancy, shown at the end of the telecast on Channel 8 on Sunday night, was due to a technical error.

The phone lines for donations are still open until March 31.

The show has also helped to raise the profile of Thong Chai Institution.

On Monday, some 1,000 people turned up to seek treatment, sharply higher than the usual 600.

Thong Chai had to stop registration at noon, but took down the contact numbers of those who were turned away for another appointment. - CNA/ms

Source: CHANNEL NEWS ASIA


Another report with photos (but sadly very small) HERE

Thong Cai Charity Success

Congratulations to all the artists and generous donors who made this fundraiser a huge success:

STARS RAISE FUNDS FOR THONG CHAI CHARITY SHOW

By Dylan Loh
   
Video 

Stars raise funds for Thong Chai Charity Show


SINGAPORE: The Thong Chai Charity Show shown "live" on MediaCorp's Channel 8 planned to raise some S$3.5 million.

It is a fundraiser for the Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution.

At the end of the programme, total amount raised was S$8,676,230.

The show features appearances from international celebrities such as Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan.

Local artistes like actor Mark Lee also got in on the act.

Thong Chai Medical Institution was set up in 1867 to provide free medical consultation and traditional Chinese medicine to the public.

SOURCE: CHANNEL NEWS ASIA

Thong Cai Charity Night 21 March 2010

Complete list of participating stars and artists: BAGUATV.COM

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More about Thong Cai Medical Institution

Thong Chai Medical Institution is the best known Chinese charity medical centre in Singapore. Its address is 50 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059803.

The name Thong Chai means "benefitting all". The Thong Chai Medical Institution was founded in 1867, at that time, known as Tong Chay Ee Say, meaning Thong Chai Medical Society, and was then located in a small rented shophouse in Pickering Street. There, several Chinese physicians offered free medical treatment.

The present site was bought in 1892, made possible by a large endowment of Malacca-born philanthropist, Gan Eng Seng. Along with the move to this more spacious quarters, the Thong Chai Medical Society also changed its name to Thong Chai Medical Institution. On its Board of Directors are prominent pillars of the Chinese merchant society, people such as Choo Yao Lan, Choo Kwong Lan, Loh Kei Sang, Loh Chee Sang, Kwong Hang, Thong Tuck, and Choo Foo Lan.

Since its establishment, Thong Chai has faithfully provided free medical consultation, treatment and herbal medicine to the public regardless race or religion. In recognition of its rich historical significance and excellent architecture, the Thong Chai building was gazetted as a national monument in 1973.

SOURCE: ASIA EXPLORERS.COM


From the Thong Cai Medical Center website:

Thong Chai Building which houses our clinic was built in 1976 and the then Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew graced the opening ceremony. The Institution's daily operating expenses are funded by the donations from the caring and generous public without any subsidies from the government. Every year, we need $3 million for our operations.

Having gone through 33 years of operations, Thong Chai Building needs to be renovated. At present, we provide TCM medical care to more than 500 patients daily. To cater for the increasing number of patients, our clinic has to be expanded and medical facilities and equipment need to be replaced and upgraded. Including annual medical fund, $6 million is needed for the project.

STCMI is organising a Thong Chai Charity Night to be held on 21 March 2010 at Mediacorp Auditorium. It will be telecast live on TV on Channel 8. Our aim is to raise fund of $3.5 million. During the show, our Charity Ambassador - international superstar Mr Jackie Chan, together with overseas and local star artistes and philanthropists will join us in this meaningful event to provide great and exciting performance.

We sincerely hope that you will be keen to support us in this event. Your kind and generous donation not only will benefit more than 500 patients daily, but it will also help tremendously Thong Chai's unwavering efforts in building Singapore towards a kind and philanthropic society.

We look forward to your kind generosity and support. You could make your pledge by issuing a crossed cheque payable to:-

"Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution"

Please write your name/address/NRIC Number or Company registration Number at the back of the cheque and mail it to:

Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution
50 Chin Swee Road
Singapore 169874

STMCI is an approved charity organisation by Singapore government; all donations will be entitled to tax deductible.

For more information, you call contact 6733 6905 or email to stcmi@singnet.com.sg.

Photo gallery of Jackie's visit to Thong Cai in November 2009