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Octogenarian Makes $25,000 Donation

December 2018

Eighty-one-year-old Mr Govindan Samy gets around on public transport and often gives restaurants a miss. He has not bought himself any new clothes in the last five years, and washes his old ones by hand to make them last longer – some of his current shirts were bought in the late 70s.

He does not own a washing machine, although his savings would easily afford him one.

The money that the octogenarian has been earning – working 12-hour night shifts six days a week as a senior security officer at a condominium – was destined for a much greater cause.

To mark his 80th birthday in December last year, Mr Govindan made a $25,000 donation to Singapore Children’s Society.

“I wanted to make a special contribution,” he said. “I have whatever I need. Whatever I have in excess, I want to donate to help those who need it more.” 

Thanking Mr Govindan for his contribution, Mr Alfred Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Children’s Society, said: “We are heartened to have individuals like Mr Govindan coming forward to help our children, youth and families in need. He is an inspiration to every one of us.”

To find out more about Mr Govindan Samy, please visit http://bit.ly/2QZTMzB

 

 

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