The impact of the global coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt across the world; not only has it affected the health of millions of people but the efforts to contain the virus from spreading have also had a profound affect on people’s everyday lives around the world.
In particular, children’s worlds have shrunk rapidly within a short space of time as the freedoms they had previously enjoyed have been curtailed. Schools are temporarily closed, learning is happening at home, and the simple pleasure of playing outside has become significantly restricted. Additionally, the economic impact of the global pandemic has created substantial stresses for families, many of whom have found themselves, for the first time, in need of financial and other aid.
In an effort to support the vital work of the Singapore Children’s Society, three Noble Resource’s employees recently undertook a personal challenge to raise much-needed funds for the COVID Relief Fund that has been working with children, youths, and families in need in Singapore.
On Saturday, 13 June, the Step Masters (Neil Argo – Group COO, Steven Lim Head, Product Control and Mark Smith – Group CIO) each completed 25,300 steps (equivalent to a combined distance of 54.2km), taking them on a virtual walk from Noble Resources’ Singapore office on Anson Road to Woodlands and back through the heart of Singapore along the Green Corridor. This task was all the more challenging as our Step Masters completed their 25,300 steps within the confines of their apartments due to the Circuit Breaker restrictions in place at the time – our Step Masters paced their living rooms and strode their hallways to complete the challenge and raise funds for the Singapore Children’s Society.
Thanks to donations from their colleagues across the world and Noble Resources’ commitment to match every dollar donated, the trio raised an impressive SG$7,630 for the Children’s Society and all achieved a “Personal Best” for the number of steps taken in a single day.
