What is Carry Hope?
Carry Hope is an annual initiative by the Rare Disorders Society Singapore (RDSS) dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and strengthening support for the rare disorders community.
Why Carry Hope matters
- Amplifies rare voices
- Builds understanding and empathy
- Encourages collaboration across communities and sectors
- Supports long-term change in rare disease care
What is Carry Hope?
Carry Hope is an annual initiative by the Rare Disorders Society Singapore (RDSS) dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and strengthening support for the rare disorders community.
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Why Carry Hope matters
- Amplifies rare voices
- Builds understanding and empathy
- Encourages collaboration across communities and sectors
- Supports long-term change in rare disease care
Carry Hope Forum 2026
Empowering Rare Voices: Advancing Equity, Innovation, and Collaboration in Rare Disease Care
The Carry Hope Forum brings together healthcare leaders, researchers, policymakers, patients, and caregivers for a full day of dialogue and knowledge sharing on the future of rare disease care in Singapore and the region.
Forum highlights include
Patient and caregiver journeys
Precision medicine and AI-driven innovation
Healthcare policy, data, and ethics
Cross-sector collaboration to improve access and outcomes
Guest of Honour
Dr Fereen Liew
Deputy Director-General of Health (Appropriate and Value-Based Care) Ministry of Health, Singapore
Featuring healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders from across the rare disease ecosystem.
Event Giveaways
Be part of Carry Hope 2026 and Stand a chance to win exclusive event giveaways!
From meaningful keepsakes to special items prepared for participants, our giveaways are a small thank-you for supporting and standing with the rare disorders community.
Giveaway details will be announced close to the event.
Every voice matters. Every action counts.
Join us in supporting individuals and families living with rare disorders, and help create greater awareness, understanding, and impact together.
Event Highlights
Carry Hope 2025 is packed with engaging activities designed to engage our community:
VIRTUAL 777 CHALLENGE
11 JAN - 28 FEB 2025
RUN 70,000KM AND RAISE $700,000 OVER 7 WEEKS TOGETHER!
- VIRTUAL
- REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- VIRTUAL
CARRY HOPE FORUM
21 FEB 2025
ENGAGE IN INSIGHTFUL DISCUSSIONS with figures in the rare disease care field!
- IN-PERSON
- BY INVITE ONLY
- 9AM - 5PM
- GRAND MERCURE ROXY SINGAPORE
WALK & RUN
22 FEB 2025
CARRY HOPE FOR 5KM OR 10KM TOGETHER!
- IN-PERSON
- REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- 5:30PM - 7:30PM
- OCBC SQUARE, SPORTS HUB
CARRY HOPE CARNIVAL
22 FEB 2025
HAVE A FUN DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
- IN-PERSON
- FREE FOR ALL
- 10AM - 8PM (MORNING MASS WORKOUT : 8AM - 9:45AM)
- OCBC SQUARE, SPORTS HUB
#LIGHTUPFORRARE CONTEST
22 FEB - 2 MAR 2025
Snag • Tag • Post JOIN THE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST TO WIN EXCLUSIVE PRICES!
- VIRTUAL
- FREE FOR ALL
- ALL DAY
PUSH UP FOR A CAUSE:
Can We Raise $1,000 in Just 30 Minutes?
22 February 2025 (Sat)
4:00 – 4:30 PM
Join us in a fitness challenge with a purpose! The team with the lowest push-up count will pledge a donation to Rare Disorders Society Singapore (RDSS) for Carry Hope 2025 – because every rep makes a difference.
Join us in a fitness challenge with a purpose! The team with the lowest push-up count will pledge a donation to Rare Disorders Society Singapore (RDSS) for Carry Hope 2025 – because every rep makes a difference.
What is Carry Hope?
Carry HOPE, Your Fluffy Sloth Companion!
Just like the deliberate and gentle movements of sloths, the rare disease community thrives through persistence and determination. HOPE is a symbol of resilience and quiet strength of those facing rare diseases. Carry your plushie with pride as you walk or run to show your support for the rare disease community!
Plushies are available for sale at the Merchandise Booth during Race Pack Collection on 17 and 18 January 2025, or on the Walk & Run event day on 22 February 2025.
Latest Announcements
Updated Race Pack Collection Dates
Collection 1
15 Feb 2025
10am-5pm
Kin Production (51 Tai Seng Avenue #04-06, Pixel Red, Lobby, C, 533941)
Collection 2
22 Feb 2025
10am-3pm
Sports Hub Visitors Centre
Updated Flag-Off Time
Hey Hopers! Please note the updated flag-off times for the Carry Hope Walk & Run:
All participants are to report at OCBC Square, Sports Hub by 4.30 PM.
10km
5:30 PM
5km
5:50 PM
Carry Hope Walk & Run Routes
Share the excitement with Our WhatsApp Stickers!
Enhance your Carry Hope 2025 experience by sharing exclusive WhatsApp stickers with your friends and family.
Download the SigStick mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Open the SigStick App on your mobile phone. Tap the download button below to open Carry HOPE 2025 in SigStick.
Early Bird Registration Winner Announcement
5km (Individual)
10km (Individual)
5km (Group Of 5)
10km (Group Of 5)
Leaderboard
Your donations make a tangible difference
Distance/Donation Tracker
Early Bird Registration Winner
Congratulations to our 100 Early Bird winners!
Your enthusiasm brings us closer to our goals. Don’t forget to collect your exclusive Carry Hope merchandise during the Race Pack Collection.