Canon raises funds for Singapore Cancer Society through its sponsorship of the Blue Man Group show in Singapore

Singapore, 31 March
2016 – Canon Singapore today
announced their role as presenting sponsor of the Blue Man Group show run in
Singapore. Through this sponsorship, Canon embarks on their fourth consecutive
year of fund-raising activities for thgrate Singapore Cancer Society (SCS).

Blue Man Group’s combination of elements such as comedy, theatre,
rock and dance, is an eclectic mix, promising a lively and colourful
performance for audiences in Singapore.

“At Canon, our kyosei philosophy – living and working together in
harmony for the common good  is very much in sync with the positive and
vibrant energy of the Blue Man Group and we are delighted to be a part of their
first-ever performance in Singapore and Southeast Asia,’’ said Mr. Kensaku
Konishi, President and CEO of Canon Singapore. “We hope that audiences will
take the time to support a good cause through their donations at the Canon’s
public photo booth.”

Canon will set up and manage a public photo booth for
theatre-goers at the MasterCard Sands Theatre during the entire run of the Blue
Man Group show from 29 March to 24 April 2016. With a token donation,
theatre-goers can amp up the fun by posing in Canon’s public photo booth and go
home with a photo souvenir. All proceeds from the donation will go towards
funding SCS Public Education community outreach programmes, SCS Multi-Service
Centre at Bishan, SCS Hospice Care services and SCS Rehabilitation Centre
services.

Mr. Albert Ching, Chief Executive Office of Singapore Cancer
Society said, “We are thankful to have Canon’s continued support of our cause
in rallying the community to ‘minimise cancer and maximise life’.  We
believe no one needs to fight cancer alone and we are especially grateful that
Canon’s corporate philosophy demonstrates this.”

Now approaching their 25th year of creativity, Blue Man Group’s
partnership with Canon aims to redefine entertainment in Singapore and benefit
society at the same time. This will be the fifth consecutive year that Canon is
sponsoring an international act as part of its commitment to the arts and
community.