Taiwanese rock band Mayday has donated S$200,000 (US$147,217) to a Singapore non-profit organisation teaching academic curriculum and life skills to special needs students aged four to 40, to express gratitude for support from Singapore fans.
The contribution was given to My Inspiring Journey Hub (MIJ Hub), which sees students with learning differences across six diagnoses: autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, down syndrome, and global developmental delay. And the sum will benefit 22 students, said the non-profit in a media release on Wednesday (Jun 26).
Mayday's contribution marks their 25th anniversary this year, and comes ahead of the Singapore leg of their anniversary concert scheduled for Jan 11 and 12, 2025.
"We have always felt a deep connection with our fans in Singapore, and this donation is our way of giving back to a community that has given us so much over the past 25 years," said band leader Monster, whose real name is Wen Shang-yi.
"We are also grateful to Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM) and Live Nation Singapore for their continued efforts to bring us to Singapore and for playing an instrumental role in facilitating the memorable connections with our fans."
Brokered by the South East Community Development Council, over half of the donation will be used to support the Readiness Adult Programme for two years, which helps students identify and understand their abilities, ultimately helping them secure internships or job placements.
The remaining funds will be used for two years in the Early Intervention Preparatory Programme, preparing preschool students for a smooth transition to enrolment in primary school.
Executive director of MIJ Hub Muhammad Nasrul Rohmat said Mayday's contribution exemplifies the spirit of giving back, and enables organisations like MIJ Hub to thrive and make a difference. "It is heartening to see such a renowned group giving back to the community in Singapore," he said.
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The contribution was given to My Inspiring Journey Hub (MIJ Hub), which sees students with learning differences across six diagnoses: autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, down syndrome, and global developmental delay. And the sum will benefit 22 students, said the non-profit in a media release on Wednesday (Jun 26).
Mayday's contribution marks their 25th anniversary this year, and comes ahead of the Singapore leg of their anniversary concert scheduled for Jan 11 and 12, 2025.
"We have always felt a deep connection with our fans in Singapore, and this donation is our way of giving back to a community that has given us so much over the past 25 years," said band leader Monster, whose real name is Wen Shang-yi.
"We are also grateful to Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM) and Live Nation Singapore for their continued efforts to bring us to Singapore and for playing an instrumental role in facilitating the memorable connections with our fans."
Brokered by the South East Community Development Council, over half of the donation will be used to support the Readiness Adult Programme for two years, which helps students identify and understand their abilities, ultimately helping them secure internships or job placements.
The remaining funds will be used for two years in the Early Intervention Preparatory Programme, preparing preschool students for a smooth transition to enrolment in primary school.
Executive director of MIJ Hub Muhammad Nasrul Rohmat said Mayday's contribution exemplifies the spirit of giving back, and enables organisations like MIJ Hub to thrive and make a difference. "It is heartening to see such a renowned group giving back to the community in Singapore," he said.
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