The Christmas tree outside The Paragon in Orchard Road was ablaze with lights and baubles last night. From Dec 5, shoppers can enjoy Christmas carols every Friday to Sunday at 3pm and 5pm at the mall. Shoppers in the spirit of giving, can go to the Charity Gift House to make a donation of $15 and pick a gift of their choice. Proceeds go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.

AT CEREBOS Pacific's charity futsal tournament for its business partners at East Coast Park last Saturday, teams had to donate $20 each to the School Pocket Money Fund each time they conceded a goal.

• Small fund-raisers give big boost to ST charity

• Windmills of Wonder

• No bouquets, just donate

• Hair-raising benefit

MR KHO Hui Meng, who heads the Asia office of the Dutch oil-trading company Vitol, was raised in a tiny Sarawak kampung and knows what it is like to grow up poor.

• Cool cuts earn $10k for charity

• Run nets $111,000 for charity

• Children's Day treat

• My Magic raises $290k for needy kids