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PCF holds family day event to celebrate SG60, sets new Singapore Book of Records, Singapore News
The PAP Community Foundation (PCF) held their annual family day event at the Singapore Expo today (July 13) in celebration of Singapore's 60th year of independence. Held under the theme Bridging Generations, Inspiring Our Future, the event saw over 4,000 participants in attendance - a mix of seniors, educators and children from PCF's service arms - with 2,025 taking part in the PCF SG60 jigsaw puzzle challenge and setting a new Singapore Book of Records. The record for the largest number of people to complete a jigsaw puzzle was previously held by 1,716 individuals at Ci Yuan Community Centre. PCF Family Day 2025 Chairperson Yeo Wan Ling said the puzzle represents what PCF stands for. "Just like pieces of a puzzle, each of us plays a unique and important role in our community. When we work closely together, we create something stronger, something wholesome," she said during her opening speech. "That is what PCF has been doing across generations, across all these decades, helping families come together in new and meaningful ways, building the Singapore that we know and love today." Guest-of-Honour Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted that family support is "no longer just about supporting young parents with children". He explained: "Our society is getting older. We have many more seniors in our midst. And you can see this around us… When we talk about family support these days, we also have to pay attention to supporting our seniors as well as their care given. "And that's why we started work on this through Healthier SG and Age Well SG - national initiatives to ensure that our seniors stay healthy for as long as possible, keep active, stay engaged and also ensure a good living environment for them to continue to live their golden years with dignity." PM Wong added that in time to come, the public can expect PCF to also have more active-aging and senior care centres and communities across the island. PCF also held parenting conference workshops at the event, and donated $60,000 to charitable organisations across key social sectors: seniors, children, low-income families, single mothers and those in need of mental health support. [[nid:720112]] syarifahsn@ No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
AsiaOne
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Customise your own Barbie for a cause at charity event featuring over 1,000 dolls on a runway, Lifestyle News
Barbie dolls are taking over Marina Square for a good cause. From now until July 1, the shopping mall's central atrium has been transformed into a charity exhibition called Wings of Art 2025. The event will feature Singapore's longest Barbie doll runway at 60m long, as recognised by the Singapore Book of Records, and is made up of more than 1,000 limited-edition Barbie dolls. These dolls are available for public "adoption", as the exhibition aims to raise $100,000 for underprivileged children through the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts Programme. A doll is priced at $75 on weekdays and $85 on weekends. Upon adopting a Barbie at the exhibition, visitors can use the art supplies available to customise their dolls. Once completed, the dolls can either be taken home as a souvenir or donated to the runway. Donated dolls will later be gifted to underprivileged children. Those interested to donate their crafted Barbies are encouraged to register at the event website ( ahead of time as slots are limited. In line with SG60 celebrations, 60 local artists have also designed their very own customised Barbies for the runway. This includes actress Jayley Woo, pastry chef Janice Wong, theatre director Selena Tan and Isaac Chang, a nine-year-old artist with autism. These dolls are available for public bidding at an online charity auction, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to charity. Apart from the runway and auction, visitors to Wings of Art 2025 can look forward to a custom-designed lightbox, play interactive games and booths at a carnival and participate in workshops and community showcases. [[nid:705404]] amierul@
