Great Eastern-YEO’s S.League, Albirex Niigata (Singapore) and Hidetoshi Nakata’s TAKE ACTION Foundation have launched S.LEAGUE CARES, TAKE ACTION WITH ALBIREX NIIGATA (SINGAPORE), a series of fundraising events for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
Among the events lined up in the coming week include a Gala Dinner on Thursday, 31 March at Resorts World Sentosa and a Charity Match between the S.League All-Stars and TAKE ACTION With Albirex Niigata (Singapore) Selection side at Jalan Besar Stadium on 2 April.
A host of Japanese footballing royalty, including former internationals Hidetoshi Nakata, Masaaki Sawanobori and Masakiyo Maezono have confirmed their participation for the TAKE ACTION with Albirex Niigata (Singapore) Selection side.
Together with current Albirex Niigata (Singapore) players, Coach Koichi Sugiyama has also included Japanese players from other S.League clubs including Tampines Rovers’ Seiji Kaneko and Akihiro Nakamura, and Home United’s Kenji Arai.
The S.League All-Stars are coached by three-time S.League Coach of the Year, Richard Bok of SAFFC, who will pick a team consisting of local and foreign S.League stars. Richard Bok would be assisted by another Singapore football stalwart, S. Subramani of Home United.
The Gala Dinner, hosted by Nakata, will see guests having a sit-down formal dinner with the Japanese superstar at Resorts World Sentosa. Nakata has also generously donated memorabilia which will be auctioned at the dinner. Guests could also auction for a “Bench Seat”, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit with Nakata and other Japanese stars at the bench during the Charity Game on 2 April.
Guests can purchase a seat to attend the dinner in Resorts World Sentosa by emailing the Football Association of Singapore through info@fas.org.sg to get more information about the dinner.
All proceeds raised from the fundraising events, including the Charity Match, will directly support the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
“We have seen the earthquake and tsunami render unimaginable damage on the lives of our Japanese friends,” said FAS President Zainudin Nordin.
“Many have already given generously to support the ongoing relief efforts and we are also doing our part, through the S.LEAGUE CARES, TAKE ACTION WITH ALBIREX NIIGATA (SINGAPORE) series of events.
“Given the Great Eastern-YEO’s S.League’s close association with Albirex Niigata (Singapore) and their steadfast support of the FAS since the club’s debut in the competition in 2004, it is only right that the S.League is showing support and solidarity to its Japanese brothers.
“We have always maintained close ties with the Japanese community through Albirex and we want to present a camaraderie that can only be found in football.”
On 11 March, a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan, creating extremely destructive tsunami waves which hit Japan after the earthquake, and triggering evacuations and warnings across the Pacific Ocean.
The earthquake and tsunami have caused extensive and severe damage in northeastern Japan, leaving thousands of people confirmed dead, injured or missing, and millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation.
Singapore is the first to organise a charity match and it will be the first time Nakata will be using his footballing talent for such a cause.
"I came here immediately because Singapore organised these two events at sucj notice. It is incredible and meaningful for the relationship between Japan and Singapore.
"But I am not too concerned about how much we can raise for the victims. I'm just concerned about doing something to help - big or small, it doesn't matter.
"It's just not about the money we are going to raise, but it's also about making the people in Japan feel cared for."
In addition to Albirex Niigata (Singapore), other S.League clubs have also done their part for the Japanese earthquake relief efforts with Home United, the Courts Young Lions and 2010 S.League Champions Etoile donating proceeds from their matches.
Football fans who attend the Charity Match can contribute to the relief fund through Red Cross donation boxes which will be placed around the stadium.
Tickets priced at $12 (Grandstand) and $6 (Gallery) for the S.LEAGUE CARES, TAKE ACTION WITH ALBIREX NIIGATA (SINGAPORE) Charity Match will go on sale from Thursday afternoon, 31 March at the Albirex Niigata (Singapore) office at Jurong East Stadium and from Friday at the FAS office at Jalan Besar Stadium. Limited VIP tickets will be sold at $200.
Match Details
S.League Cares, TAKE ACTION With Albirex Niigata (Singapore) Charity Match
S.League All-Stars vs TAKE ACTION with Albirex Niigata (Singapore) Selection
Date: Saturday, 2 April 2011
Time: 5.00pm
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium
Ticketing Information
Tickets will go on sale from Thursday 31 March
Grandstand: S$12
Gallery: S$6
VIP Tickets (limited): S$200
Where:
Albirex Niigata (Singapore) office
21 Jurong East St 31
#04-04 Jurong East Sports Complex S(609517)
Tel : +65 6334 0511
Fax : +65 6334 0510
When:
Thursday 31 March, 2pm to 6.30pm
Friday 1 April, 8.30am to 6.30pm
Where:
Football Association of Singapore office
100 Tyrwhitt Road
Jalan Besar Stadium S(207542)
Tel: +65 6293 1477
Fax: +65 6293 3728
When:
Friday 1 April, 12.00pm to 8.00pm
Saturday 2 April, from 2.30pm
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