Respecting the existing safe distancing measures, Halogen organised 19 dinners at across 12 restaurants including Kin, Summer Pavilion, Takayama and Vue, with each gathering not exceeding eight people. 

Support Doesn't Stop

President Halimah Yacob, who attended the Halogen Foundation award ceremony few days before the charity dinner, paid tribute to the work of the foundation, noting that it is "aligned with the Government’s commitment to developing youths who are future-ready and committed to Singapore". She acknowledged how the social service sector had been hit by difficulties during the pandemic and thanked Halogen's key sponsors such as Tan Chong International Limited and OUE Limited for their unwavering support.

"The various youth development programmes of Halogen are important in helping our youths gain useful skills and develop entrepreneurial mindset—crucial life skills to thrive in the future economy," said President Halimah.

"We must continue to invest in our youths to better prepare them for the post-Covid-19 future so that they can emerge stronger from this crisis."

Including a 20 per cent match in grant by the Tote Board, Halogen managed to raise $538,800 that evening.

For those who are keen on supporting Halogen and its programmes, they can do so via this link.

(Related: Halogen Foundation Singapore Raises Over $280,000 For Disadvantaged Students at Charity Golf Event)