Singapore, 30 Septemner 2019 –
RHT Rajan Menon Foundation (“Foundation”) joined the Singapore Red Cross’ 70th Anniversary commemoration and annual awards ceremony held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront this afternoon. The Foundation, a benefactor of Singapore Red Cross, received the prestigious Friend of Singapore Red Cross Award.
The awards, presented by President Halimah Yacob who is also Patron of the Singapore Red Cross, aims to honour and recognise exceptional accomplishments and contributions made by volunteers and partners to support the Singapore Red Cross’ mission.
RHT Rajan Menon Foundation’s Chairman Mr Tan Chong Huat said, “We are honoured to receive the Friend of Singapore Red Cross Award and we look forward to continue supporting the Singapore Red Cross’ mission through the Foundation’s charity fundraisers.”
“We are serious about doing right for our community. Through the RHT Rajan Menon Foundation, both RHTLaw Taylor Wessing and the RHT Group of Companies remain committed to supporting worthy causes,” he added.
Mr Tan was also conferred the prestigious High Commendation Award in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the Singapore Red Cross Society and its mission. The award was presented by Singapore Red Cross Chairman, Mr Tee Tua Ba, at the event.
Since its inception, the Foundation has raised more than S$2 million to support beneficiaries involved in education, the environment, disadvantaged groups and the arts. The Foundation has undertaken various projects and programs over the years including RHT Scholarships & Book Prizes, SMU Pro Bono, Ageing RigHT, international relief and special projects with Singapore Red Cross, Greening Asean: Initiatives & Leadership (GAIL), Asean Sustainable Development and ARHTPhil, made possible through the generosity of the Foundation’s sponsors, partners and business associates, clients, RHTLaw, RHT group of companies and RHT colleagues and friends of the Foundation.