Patrick for Sight's Seeing is Believing

18 November 2009

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About my charity

The statistics on blindness are staggering. But people do not go blind by the million, they go blind one by one, and for each person the impact is enormous. Poverty and blindness are a formidable combination, depriving many people in the developing world of basic human rights. Loss of sight often results in social exclusion, making blind people vulnerable to abuse, poverty and early death. Less than half of all children who lose their sight will survive to adulthood. The figures appear overwhelming, yet providing help is simple.

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Target:
$50,000.00
Raised so far:
$37,074.69

Bangkok 10K - Judy & I completed in reasonable times (~58min and ~49min respectively).

Surprised to find I came 5th (in the Bank’s team) after our Kenyan friends Henry & Joe (2nd & 3rd). Apparently, Judy actually came first in our Bank’s women team!

Singapore - Half Marathon.  Didn't do nearly as well, both of us suffered from cramps; but did managed to limp home in 2:18 (Judy) and 1:59(Patrick).  Delighted to have taken part, even more so to see donation passing $33,000.

Hard training for the full marathon in HK starts now!

Friends & Colleagues,

I ran in the Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) HK marathon in ‘08 to raise funds for my old school. What really inspired me were the Bank’s massive and sustained efforts to address blindness on a global scale.  The figures alone tell a story:

  • Every 5 seconds, one more person goes blind.
  • Every minute, one more child goes blind
  • There are 45 million blind people in the world
  • 80% of blindness can be avoided - it can be prevented, treated and even cured.
  • USD30 pays for a simple eye operation that can cure blindness from cataracts, the world's leading cause of avoidable blindness.

“ Since 2003, through the SCB Seeing is Believing initiative, over USD17m has been raised, reaching 5m people, contributing to over 2m sight restorations”

Eight months later, I joined SCB and my wife Judy and I moved to Singapore.  “ We are taking part in the SCB marathon events in Bangkok (Nov 22nd), Singapore (Dec 6th) and then Hong Kong (Feb 28th).  I shall attempt a 10km, a half marathon and a full marathon respectively.  Judy shall attempt a 10km, and 2 half marathons”

We want to dedicate the runs to “Seeing is Believing” and we look to you for sponsorship and support. Standard Chartered will match our efforts dollar for dollar.

We welcome donations of any size, straight, performance linked or exotic structures, and most importantly your encouragement. Please send us your specific challenges and help us to beat the minimum target by a very, very long way.

Judy & I have kicked off the fund raising with $1000 each.  Pease pile in your donations to make that a rounding error.  Of course, we shall report back on our progress on the runs and fund raising.

Many thanks in advance,

Patrick and Judy

Patrick and Judy Tam

Latest donations

  • | 1798
    Patrick, Judy - sorry, this is a bit late. But here is $1 for each km you ran. Well done again. John Donated by Anonymous 23 Jun 2010
    • $124.00
    • + $124.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $31.00 Gift Aid
  • | 893
    Thanks for being able to participate in the even! Donated by Anonymous 26 Feb 2010
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 727
    Donated by Anonymous 22 Jan 2010
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 676
    Inspirational runs and effort on the fund raiser. As committed, SGD100 per half marathon. Donated by Anonymous 14 Jan 2010
    • $360.00
    • + $360.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 668
    Well done and congratulations for a worthy course. This will surely go a long way in helping many live a normal life again. Donated by Anonymous 11 Jan 2010
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Donated by Patrick Tam 6 Jan 2010
    • $260.00
    • + $260.00 Standard Chartered
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    Offline donation Donated by Pledges to date 6 Jan 2010
    • $11,155.05
    • + $11,155.05 Standard Chartered
  • | 634
    Keep up the running !! Good luck Donated by Anonymous 4 Jan 2010
    • $150.00
    • + $150.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Dear Patrick and Judy, I take off my hat to you both. Well done! Isabel Donated by Isabel Doverty 28 Dec 2009
    • $120.00
    • + $120.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    We are so impressed – that is fantastic. From Swee Lip and Fui Mee Donated by Fui Mee Quek 18 Dec 2009
    • $350.00
    • + $350.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Great run in HK and impressed that you completed the SG one in pain. All the best to you and Judy. Donated by PK Raman 15 Dec 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 616
    Donated by Anonymous 14 Dec 2009
    • $50.00
    • + $50.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Patrick and Judy - good luck on all the runs! Donated by Naresh Vyas 13 Dec 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Donated by Cicelia Donated by Patrick Tam 11 Dec 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Patrick and Judy - very impressive performance so far. All the best for your Hong Kong run. Donated by Avinash Naik 10 Dec 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    All the best Patrick and Judy - WB Ops team UAE Donated by WB Ops team UAE WB Ops team UAE 9 Dec 2009
    • $1,050.00
    • + $1,050.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    老嫂, sorry can't come to your son's wedding. Instead of the traditional gift, I have made a donation to "seeing is believing" to celebrate your son's marriage and you becoming father in law. Congrats. 菠萝 Donated by Patrick Tam 9 Dec 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
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    Donated by Giri from Indonesia Donated by Patrick Tam 9 Dec 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 596
    Good luck guys! Donated by Anonymous 8 Dec 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Donated by Stephen Duckworth 8 Dec 2009
    • $160.00
    • + $160.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $40.00 Gift Aid
  • | 578
    You two are an inspiration! All the best! Donated by Anonymous 8 Dec 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
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    感動!! 加油!! All the best to you and Judy !! Donated by Susan Chen 8 Dec 2009
    • $150.00
    • + $150.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 576
    Donated by Anonymous 7 Dec 2009
    • $50.00
    • + $50.00 Standard Chartered
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    Patrick & Judy, this donation is from WBO Thailand team. We are glad and proud to participate in your effort. Donated by A.N.S. Narayan 5 Dec 2009
    • $800.00
    • + $800.00 Standard Chartered
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    加油! Ja yo! Donated by Yuh Hwa CHYR 4 Dec 2009
    • $250.00
    • + $250.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 566
    All the best Patrick. Donated by Anonymous 3 Dec 2009
    • $300.00
    • + $300.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 565
    Donated by Anonymous 3 Dec 2009
    • $50.00
    • + $50.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 564
    Donated by Anonymous 2 Dec 2009
    • $150.00
    • + $150.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $37.50 Gift Aid
  • |
    Well done Patrick and Judy. From Wim Donated by Willem de Bruyn 2 Dec 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $125.00 Gift Aid
  • |
    Big Thank You to the SCB Thailand WB T&O team for their hospitality during our visit. Patrick & Judy Tam Donated by Patrick Tam 2 Dec 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Well done Patrick and Judy! Donated by Gillian McCabe 2 Dec 2009
    • $40.00
    • + $40.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $10.00 Gift Aid
  • | 557
    Well done and here's wishing the best of luck for singapore Donated by Anonymous 2 Dec 2009
    • $362.00
    • + $362.00 Standard Chartered
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    Ja Yo! Ja Yo! Ja Yo! Donated by Tammy Liou 2 Dec 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Way to go Tambo..... David A Donated by David Awcock 2 Dec 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    So happy to support such a wonderful effort....D Donated by David Feld 2 Dec 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $125.00 Gift Aid
  • | 552
    Donated by Anonymous 2 Dec 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 549
    Its a very meaningful event and hope you two run well. Yee Gor Donated by Anonymous 30 Nov 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 547
    Very well done in Bangkok, Judy ! We are all so proud of you ! Donated by Anonymous 29 Nov 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 545
    Happy running !!!!! Donated by Anonymous 28 Nov 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
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    What a worthy Charity and we KNOW you will do it. Good luck to you both and lots of love Garry and Bobbie xxx Donated by Roberta Clement 26 Nov 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $50.00 Gift Aid
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    Donated by Terence Chu 25 Nov 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Every step makes a positive difference! Donated by Mui Hwa Ng 25 Nov 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Go, Judy, Go! Faster, Patrick, Faster Have fun! Donated by Olwen Seear 25 Nov 2009
    • $35.00
    • + $35.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $8.75 Gift Aid
  • |
    All the very best from Rose & Romain Donated by Romain Flammant 24 Nov 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 532
    Donated by Anonymous 24 Nov 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
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    Believing is Donation! Donated by Hwang Ha Young 24 Nov 2009
    • $300.00
    • + $300.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 528
    Good Luck with the great challenge ahead! Donated by Anonymous 24 Nov 2009
    • $36.00
    • + $36.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    All the best! Guy Donated by Guy Otayek 23 Nov 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Go mum! Go dad! Donated by Kevin Tam 23 Nov 2009
    • $200.00
    • + $200.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $50.00 Gift Aid
  • |
    Way to go... John Lee Donated by John Lee 22 Nov 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    I am proud to have a brother & sister-in-law like you two. Donated by Kin Ming Tony Tam 22 Nov 2009
    • $2,000.00
    • + $2,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Always been amazed by your energy, keep running, we will follow this from Paris, all the best, philippe (just in case,our marathon is in April). Donated by philippe helou 21 Nov 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
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    You're indeed running for a very good cause. Donated by george Chang 21 Nov 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 516
    Go Patrick, show them how a master does it ;-) Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $50.00
    • + $50.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 515
    Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 514
    Well done 菠萝& 茱仔 Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    All the way, Bor Lor & Bor Lor So Donated by Stephen Ng 20 Nov 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Good for you two! I make that 125k in total, but rather like my running at the mo, maths not my stongest suit! Cheers Mike Donated by Mike Forder 20 Nov 2009
    • $125.00
    • + $125.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 508
    Great cause and good luck! Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $25.00 Gift Aid
  • |
    All the best! Hansen Donated by Hansen Chi Man Yip 20 Nov 2009
    • $68.00
    • + $68.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $17.00 Gift Aid
  • |
    Donated by Simon Gurney 20 Nov 2009
    • $100.00
    • + $100.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $25.00 Gift Aid
  • | 505
    Good luck! God bless yu!! Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $20.00
    • + $20.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 503
    Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $30.00
    • + $30.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 502
    We are all deserved to be happy. Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $30.00
    • + $30.00 Standard Chartered
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    Good luck with your Marathons Donated by Karen Fawcett 20 Nov 2009
    • $1,000.00
    • + $1,000.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 499
    Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $10.00
    • + $10.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 498
    very small amount but hope this is useful. Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $10.00
    • + $10.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 497
    I am unbeliable and envy you! Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $50.00
    • + $50.00 Standard Chartered
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    Donated by Jey Ji Young Lee 20 Nov 2009
    • $20.00
    • + $20.00 Standard Chartered
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    Money is worthless comparing to the happiness get from the curved people Donated by Mike Wang 20 Nov 2009
    • $300.00
    • + $300.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 494
    Keept it going and have fun Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $150.00
    • + $150.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 493
    Glad to see that you are the one running Patrick, not me! Great effort and all the very best! Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $500.00
    • + $500.00 Standard Chartered
  • | 491
    Donated by Anonymous 20 Nov 2009
    • $359.64
    • + $359.64 Standard Chartered
  • |
    Good Luck, keep on running !! Donated by Doris Honold 19 Nov 2009
    • $250.00
    • + $250.00 Standard Chartered
    • + $62.50 Gift Aid
  • |
    Judy & I will kick off with this; please help us to make this a rounding error Donated by Patrick Tam 19 Nov 2009
    • $2,000.00
    • + $2,000.00 Standard Chartered