POSB PAssion Run for Kids

    POSB PAssion Run for Kids

    Run for a good cause. Run for kids!

      POSB PAssion Run for Kids

       

      Join us at POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022!

      When you join POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022, you don’t just become a runner – you become a hero! That’s because you’ll get to help save the planet through our events. You’ll even get to be a hero for other kids through the POSB PAssion Kids Fund which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

      Be a part of our first-ever hybrid run which comprises sustainable and fun activities such as plogging and beach clean-up, suitable for the young and the young at hearts! Limited to only the first 1,000 sign-ups for our physical event. Virtual run opens to all.

      So put on your cape and sign up! Registration ends 10 October.

      Physical Event: 30 October, Sunday AM
      Virtual Race: 30 October – 15 November

      Register Now

       

      POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022

      Eco-Walk at East Coast Park, Angsana Green
      30 October 2022

      • Save the planet through Plogging, Beach Clean-up and many more activities along the 3KM route at East Coast Park

      Virtual Run
      30 October – 15 November2022

      • Progressively Clock 10KM
      • Strive to be an Eco-Hero by completing Eco-Missions
      • Collect Nutpoints for e-deals & stand a chance to win attractive prizes

      Eco-Missions

      Complete eco-missions to receive Nutpoints, e-deals and a chance to win attractive lucky draw prizes!

      (i) Virtual Run:

      Progressively clock 10KM during 30 Oct – 15 Nov

      (ii) GPS Art:

      Create an artwork on GPS Map based on theme of 10th anniversary of POSB PAssion Kids Fund

      (iii) Make an Eco-gift:

      Use recycled material to create a gift to celebrate 10th anniversary of POSB PAssion Kids Fund

      (iv) Be an Eco-Hero:

      Share 2 eco actions you take to help save the planet

      (v) Eco-Events*:

      Participate in any of the eco-events happening in November. Register here.

      *Subject to prevailing Safe Management Measures

      Total Lucky Draw Prizes Worth Up To S$8000!

      Simply collect 20 Nutpoints and more for a chance to win attractive prizes! To qualify for the draw, reach:

      Tier 1: minimum 30 Nutpoints - $25 Dairy Farm Voucher (200 Winners)
      Tier 2: minimum 20 Nutpoints - $10 foodpanda Voucher (300 winners)

       

      Donate to POSB PAssion Kids Fund

      Supported by POSB PAssion Run for Kids and managed independently by the People’s Association Community Development Fund (PACDF), POSB PAssion Kids Fund, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year is a registered charity under the Charities Act and has been conferred Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) status.

      Since the fund’s inception, we have supported some 720,000 children, including beneficiaries from low-income families, children with disabilities, and youths at risk, through more than 190 programmes that contribute towards social capital and community development.

      Donate Now

      If you are unable to donate by clicking ‘Donate Now’, you will still be able to do so through the following channels by following these steps:



      1. Select "Pay Bills" on POSB/DBS iBanking
      2. Select "Billing Organisation not in my pre-arranged list"
      3. Select "PACDF" from the list of billing organisations
      4. Enter your preferred donation amount Input your NRIC/FIN/Passport No. in the "Bill Reference No" field
      5. Submit your donation



      1.Select “Pay Bills” on POSB/DBS Digibank
      2.Select “One-Time Payment”
      3.Select "PACDF" in the “Billing Organisation” field and your NRIC/FIN/Passport No. in the “Reference No” field
      4.Select the account which you would like the donation to be made from
      5.Enter your preferred donation amount
      6.Select “Paynow”

      (Tax deduction is not applicable for donation via these channels)



      1. Launch PayNow or DBS PayLah!
      2. Scan the above QR code
      3. Check that the donation is to PA Community Development Fund
        (UEN: T07CC3011L)
      4. Enter your preferred donation amount
      5. Enter NA in Reference No. field
        (Please take note that tax deduction is not applicable via this channel)
      6. Submit your donation

      1. Download your donation form here.

      2. Choose your donation option and follow the steps provided.

      3. Fill in the form and email us at posbkidsfund@dbs.com

       

      Donors and Sponsors

      We are very grateful to receive full support from our donors, partners and spnsors. Click below to find out more about POSB PAssion Kids Fund and our supporters.

      POSB PAssion Kids Fund supports children in the community through causes* close to the heart. Play a part and join us in making a difference!

      Environment

      North East G!nnovation Challenge 2021
      Raising awareness of environmental issues within schools and wider community. Engaged over 3,500 students in brainstorming ideas and producing videos that demonstrates creative solutions to tackle these issues.

      Enrichment

      Matched Savings Programme
      Dollar-for-dollar matching programme that inculcates financial literacy and advocates good saving habits among underprivileged children and their families.
       

      Community Service

      Community Scouting @ North East
      Helping 100 children including potential youths at risks holistically through scouting activities.

      Arts

      Bengkel Wayang Kulit
      Introduce 800 beneficiaries to the art and culture behind Wayang Kulit, a traditional Malay art form. They learn how to assemble Wayang Kulit puppets and to perform with them in a short skit.
       

      Sports

      PAssion Community Football
      The programme provides a platform for 1,000 children and youths aged 5 to 16 years old, regardless of gender, to spend quality family bonding time with their parents and bonding with the community through football.

      Entrepreneurship

      Nurture Programme
      Designed to enhance the quality of lives of children and their families by creating opportunities for the children to learn soft skills sets which have been aligned to the 21st Century Competencies framework identified by the Ministry of Education.
       

      *All donations will go towards the POSB PAssion Kids Fund, and channelled to various programmes supporting the causes listed above.

       

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Overview Questions

      Jointly organised by POSB and the People’s Association (PA), this annual charity run raise funds to run innovative and meaningful programmes for children in the community and is now in its fourteenth year. This year’s Run will be the first-ever hybrid edition of the POSB PAssion Run for Kids and coincides with the 10th Anniversary of the POSB PAssion Kids Fund. Participants can collect Nutpoints by participating in weekly mini events in November and completing eco-missions, to stand a chance to earn exclusive goodies, e-deals and attractive lucky draw prizes!

      The Virtual and Hybrid Event is co-organised by DBS Bank Limited, The People’s Association (PA) and Esprimo Pte Ltd and is facilitated by using a third-party mobile application (“Mobile App”) managed by 42Race Pte Ltd (“42Race”).

      (i) Virtual Run – Progressively clock in a total distance of 10KM from 30 October 2022, 0000hr to 15 November 2022, 2359hr.

      (ii) Physical Event – 3KM Eco-Walk held on 30 October 2022, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM at East Coast Park, Angsana Green.

      No. You can conduct your runs anywhere and must be able to track your running distance, time and run with the successful upload of results on your 42Race account within the clock-in window.

      Yes, participants are to follow the designated route at East Coast Park, Angsana Green. Road Marshalls and directional signages will be stationed along the route.

      Registration Questions

      Participants of all ages are welcome to join us! Participants aged 18 and below must seek parental or guardian consent upon registration and are advised to be accompanied by their parents/guardians while conducting the virtual run.

      Yes, foreigners can partake in the run if you are able to track and submit your running results on the 42Race Website and/or Mobile App. However, e-deals, lucky draw prizes, and physical events are only available in Singapore. Overseas participants are responsible for paying the overseas postage fee, which varies across countries.

      Register for the run on the official POSB PAssion Run for Kids website, 42Race website or 42Race mobile application. Participants are required to use the 42Race website and/or mobile app for result submissions during the clock-in period.

      New users of 42Race will be required to sign up and create an account. If you have an existing 42Race account, log in and select POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022 under the “Events” tab.

      Next, select the race category you wish to participate in, check your details and complete payment. Now, you are registered and ready to go!

      An e-confirmation slip will be sent to your email upon successful registration.

      This could be due to the following reason(s):

      (i) Your payment did not go through, and your registration was not successful;
      (ii) The email has been blocked by your mail server and/or is treated as spam.

      Should you require further assistance, please email runforkids@dbs.com. We will get back to you within 5 working days.

      Yes, each runner must create a 42Race account with a valid email address to facilitate virtual race and nutpoints collection. Children aged 18 years old and below should obtain parental/guardian consent before registration and be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the run.

      Race Categories and Add Ons Fees
      Hybrid Event Entry
      • Event Tee (100% Recycled Polyester)
      • E – Badge
      • E – Certificate
      • E – Deals*
      		 S$30
      Virtual Run Entry
      • E – Badge
      • E – Certificate
      • E – Deals*
      		 S$5
      Add On - Event Tee (100% Recycled Polyester)
      Applicable for Virtual Run Entry Only      		 + S$15
      Add On - Kids Cape (Kids Only)
      Applicable for Hybrid Event entry only      		 + S$10
      Add On - Tote Bag (2021 Design) + S$7
      Add On - Medal (Recycled Metal) + S$10
      Add On – Medal + Tote Bag (2021 Design) + S$13

      *Unlock the milestones of the virtual run to receive e-deals.

      Yes, you can add on the entitlements from your 42Race account. Go to the “Shop” icon on POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022 event page, select the additional race entitlement, confirm your order, and make payment.

      Nutpoints and Lucky Draw Tiers

      Your accumulated Nutpoints will be updated in your 42Race account under POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022 event page on 1st December 2022.

      Go to profile and scroll down to "joined events". Find ‘POSB PAssion Run for kids 2022’ and click on ‘Bib’. The number on your race bib is six digits long.

      Your qualification for the lucky draw tier rewards will be based on the total Nutpoints you have accumulated from 30 October 2022 to 15 November 2022.

      There are 2 reward tiers and a total of 500 winners for both tiers will be determined on a lucky draw basis. The prizes for each reward tier are as follows:

      Tier Smiley’s Nutpoints Prizes No. of Lucky Draw Winners
      1 ≥30 S$25 Dairy Farm International Vouchers 200
      2 ≥20 S$10 foodpanda Vouchers 300

      Virtual Race

      You can make unlimited submissions to accumulate the required distance throughout the clock-in window. The progress bar for each stage in your 42Race account will turn green when a portion of the targeted distance is completed.

      Yes, you will be placed at a higher rank on the individual leader board for each stage. However, no additional Nutpoints and e-deals will be given.

      Under your “Profile” in your 42Race account, choose “POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022” under joined events. Click “Rankings'' to check on leader boards.

      Eco-Events

      There are limited time slots available and slots are given on a first-come-first-serve basis. Upon successful registration, you will receive an e-confirmation slip from runforkids@dbs.com.

      You may request more slots if your family member(s) / friend(s) are also registered participants for POSB PAssion Virtual Run for Kids 2022. Simply input all your Race Bib Number(s) to pre-register. Each Race Bib Number is eligible for one slot.

      Go to your “Profile” and scroll down to “Joined Events”. Find POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022 event and click on the Race Bib icon.

      Unfortunately, the eco-events are open to registered participants of POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022 only.

      Upon receiving the e-confirmation slip of your slots and slots numbers from runforkids@dbs.com, you can reply to the email with your cancellation or change of slot numbers and/or timing request. Please include the Race Bib Number(s) for the addition, change or cancellation of your time slots. As the time slots are limited and issued on a first-come-first-serve basis, we will get back to you within 5 working days for any successful change of your time slot. 

      The Organisers reserve the right to delay the commencement of the Event or any part thereof in the event of inclement weather, or other hazardous conditions, prior to or on the Event Day. 

      3KM Eco-Walk

      3KM Eco-Walk - held on 30 October 2022, from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM at East Coast Park, Angsana Green.

      Participants who register for 3KM Eco-Walk must select a flag-off time slot. Participants can only choose one slot for themselves. The following slots can be found below:

      1. Flag-Off #1: Eco-Walk + Beach Clean-up, 7.30 AM
      2. Flag-Off #2: Eco-Walk + Plogging, 8.30 AM
      3. Flag-Off #3: Eco-Walk + Beach Clean-up, 9.30 AM

      The event site will feature activity booths whereas the 3KM Eco-Walk route will feature signage with a QR Code to teach participants fun facts about sustainability.

      Yes, there is a designated route for the 3KM Eco-Walk. A visual of the route can be found on the “POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022” tab on the 42Race Platform.

      Entitlements/Merchandise

      Hybrid Run Participants who opt for race entitlements ("Entitlements") along with their Event tee will receive their mailed Entitlement by 28 October 2022.

      Virtual Run Participants who opt for race entitlements (“Entitlements”), shall receive the mailed Entitlement within 60 working days after the completion of the Virtual Event on 15 November 2022.

      The Entitlements will be mailed to the mailing address provided during registration.

      No, there will not be any race entry pack collection.

      Yes, however, we encourage everyone to complete the required challenge to earn Nutpoints and exclusive e-deals.

      A tracking code will appear in your order page on your 42Race account under “My Orders” and “View Orders”.

      Please email runforkids@dbs.com with your Name and Race Bib Number for assistance.

      Please email runforkids@dbs.com with your Name and Race Bib Number if you have any issues upon receiving the entitlements. Please also include pictures and reasons for exchange/return. We will review on a case-by-case basis.

      Please email runforkids@dbs.com with your new address and we will assist you. We will not be responsible for sending a replacement once the package has been dispatched. You are advised to confirm your mailing address upon completing your registration.

      Payment, Refunds and Returns

      We regret to inform you that registration for this run is non-refundable and non-transferable.

      POSB PAssion Kids Fund

      100% of your donations go directly towards the POSB PAssion Kids Fund which supports programmes and events benefiting children (0-16 years of age) in the community.

      All donations* made to the POSB PAssion Kids Fund will be entitled to 2.5 times tax deduction and are applicable to both corporate and individual tax residents.

      DBS will send your name, NRIC, mailing address and donation amount to the People’s Association (PA). Tax deduction will be automatically filed to Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) by PA and will be reflected in your individual tax assessment the next calendar year.

      To opt-out of the tax deduction, please email your request to posbkidsfund@dbs.com

      *Tax residents with FIN and donation via PayNow/PayLah! will not be eligible for auto tax deduction unless you email posbkidsfund@dbs.com your name, NRIC/FIN, mailing address, donation amount and donation date.

      Please email to runforkids@dbs.com your donation date, donation amount, full name and FIN within 2 weeks of your donation.

      Contact Us

      E-mail: posbkidsfund@dbs.com

      Hotline: 8788 2774

      Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, excluding Public Holidays.

       

      POSB PAssion Run for Kids Gallery

      Catch the highlights of our second virtual POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2021.

      Thank you for making a difference to the lives of children!

      Click here to visit our Facebook page to view the full album!

       

      Official Social Media

      POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2022 Facebook Page
      #POSBPAssionRun
      #RunForKids
      #POSBPAssionRunforKids

             

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