What is Ride & Run to Restore

Ride & Run to Restore is a fundraising initiative by The Helping Hand to raise public awareness and funds to support life transformation by providing a full-cycle rehabilitation programme for ex-offenders.

The Helping Hand (THH) is a halfway house in Singapore that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to ex-offenders. Our organisation takes a holistic approach to life transformation, offering various support services encompassing various aspects of an individual’s journey towards reintegration into society. These services include family counselling, life-skills learning, and after-care support.

Through our dedicated programs, which combine support, counselling, and employment opportunities, we have successfully assisted over 2,900 ex-offenders in transforming their lives and becoming contributing members of society again. We firmly believe in the power of second chances and are committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives and regain their sense of purpose.

How would the funds raised be utilised?

All contributions will be allocated to THH‘s rehabilitation and fourfold therapy programme.  The Helping Hand adopts a holistic approach to life transformation by providing comprehensive support to ex-offenders, including family counselling, life skills training, and aftercare services. With our programmes’ support, guidance, and work opportunities, we have assisted over 2,900 ex-offenders, many of whom have successfully reintegrated into society as contributing members.

What can I do to help?

You can choose to assist in one or more of the following ways:

• Take part in Ride & Run to Restore as a rider, runner, or walker to generate funds.
• Make a donation to demonstrate your support for the riders, runners, and walkers participating in this event.
• Join us as an event sponsor.

I have registered as a participant. How do I confirm my slot to ride in the event?

We will send you an email confirmation once your registration is complete. We will also provide details regarding the collection of the entitlements/items.

What will happen to the funds I have raised if I cannot ride during the event?

All contributions will still be allocated to THH‘s rehabilitation and fourfold therapy programme.

 How do I check the donation amount I have raised?

You can check the amount raised in donations on the Leaderboard.

I do not wish to donate online. Are there other means for me to do so?

You may also make your donation via cheque. The crossed cheque should be payable to “The Helping Hand” and mailed to 819 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534678. On the reverse side of the cheque, please clearly indicate “Ride & Run to Restore 2025”, along with your name and contact number so that we can issue you a tax-exempt receipt.

How do I donate to support a participant?

You can make a donation by visiting the Leaderboard page. Locate the participant you wish to support and click on their Donate icon.

How will I be notified if my ride slot is confirmed for the event?

We will send an email notification once registration is successful.

Can I still donate to Ride and Run to Restore 2025 even if there is no particular participant whom I support?

Yes. You may still donate to support Ride & Run to Restore and help our cause. Click here to show your support for our ministry.

I fulfilled the qualifying criteria but did not receive a confirmation slip. What should I do?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have not received any notification.

When will I receive my event entitlements?

You will receive your entitlements by 6 April 2025.

Do I need a helmet to participate in the physical ride?

Wearing a helmet while riding outdoors is required by law. Please make sure to adhere to traffic regulations when cycling outside.

How do we register as a team?

We are not currently offering team registration.

What is the fee for team participation?

We are not currently offering team registration. The registration fee is calculated on a “per participant” basis rather than by team registration. Please note that the registration fee is not eligible for tax deduction. This fee will contribute to THH‘s fundraiser proceeds.