Tickets for ChildAid sold out!

Singapore, Dec 7 2005 - ChildAid, the charity concert organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times, has sold out.

The organisers wish to thank all sponsors, supporters and the public for their generosity.

Through sponsorships and ticket sales, the concert has raised $335,000 for the two charities, The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

The concert for the public is tomorrow, Dec 8; while the gala concert for sponsors is tonight. President SR Nathan is the Guest-of-Honour for tonight's show.

For queries, please contact:

Shahrena Hassan
Asst Manager
Editorial Promotions
Tel: 6319 5097
Mobile: 97966115
E-mail: shahrena@sph.com.sg

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