Inspire Issue 5 2021

featured $5 million gift to uncover therapeutic secrets of our local and regional biodiversity

The Verdant Foundation’s generous lead gift will support the newly launched SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine’s research programmes.

You make a difference

Giving ＆ Philanthropy

$1 million raised for SNEC’s Heroes Fund

The new fund will support efforts to boost the fight against infectious diseases, and nurture present and future generations of ophthalmologists.

Giving ＆ Philanthropy

NDCSxNYP Charity Tooth Stools: Art for Better Oral Health

Nanyang Polytechnic students channel their creativity and artistic talents to design and decorate 13 fiberglass stools in support of the National Dental Centre Tooth Fairy Fund.

Giving ＆ Philanthropy

Many Helping Hands for a Brighter Tomorrow

Retailers partner Singapore General Hospital to lend hope and bring help to patients.

Giving ＆ Philanthropy

Your Gifts in Action

Every year SingHealth staff, patients, partners and friends in the community step forward to support our various healthcare causes. See how these gifts make a difference in the SingHealth Fund Impact Report FY2020.

Save the date!

	The Eye Run/Cycle 2021 Date: 1 September – 30 November 2021 Cost: $22 per person (team event), $25 per person (individual event) Support eye research and education for blindness prevention! You can do so in a fun way by participating in The Eye Run/Cycle 2021, the first virtual fundraiser for VisionSave organised by SNEC and SERI. To participate in the Run/Cycle, please click here (internet access is required) or scan If you are not running or cycling, join to support VisionSave in this virtual fundraiser for Eye Research and Education for blindness prevention. To donate towards to the Campaign, please click here (internet access is required) or scan For enquiries, please email leo.chen.ian@snec.com.sg or Levarill.chng.x.y@snec.com.sg
	MAD (Move Against Diabetes) Hike 2021 Registration period: 20 September – 20 October 2021 Virtual Hike: 10 – 30 November 2021 One in three Singaporeans can expect to develop diabetes in their lifetime, impairing their quality of life in later years. Diabetes is an invisible disease. It does not appear as a top cause of death, but many heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failures are caused by diabetes. Diabetes also complicates the treatment of many other diseases, including COVID-19. Regular exercise and eating right can help prevent and manage diabetes. This November, in line with World Diabetes Day on 15 November 2021, rally your colleagues/family/friends and join us in MAD Hike 2021, held virtually amid COVID-19. Hike from 10-30 November 2021 to raise funds for needy patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Let’s Move Against Diabetes together for a meaningful cause! Sign up by scanning or clicking on the QR code below. For more information, click here. To donate to our campaign and support needy patients, scan or click on the QR code below. For enquiries, please email givingtoshp@singhealth.com.sg or call 6350-7549.
	The Running Men - The Race for Men's Health Date: 20 September - 30 November 2021 In conjunction with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in November, a group of Urology surgeons from Sengkang General Hospital will be running 30km each to show their support of dads, brothers, sons, loved ones and patients who have been afflicted by this disease. Show your support for these doctors by making a donation that will go towards public education, patient care and research on prostate diseases. To make a donation, scan or click on the QR code!
	Pathology Goes Pop Date: 29 October 2021 Time: 7pm - 8.30pm Venue: Zoom This year we mark 118 years of Pathology in Singapore with an inaugural virtual concert “Pathology Goes POP” on 29 October 2021, featuring our pathologists and special guests. With every donation of $20 and above received by 26 October 2021, donors with valid email addresses will receive a link to join us in this virtual concert. You can also dedicate a song and message to your loved ones during the concert with every gift of $500 and above. Support us by making a gift towards Pathology ACP. Your gift will go towards our research and education initiatives ensuring the best treatment options and cures for our patients. Scan or click on the QR codes to make a gift! Give via Giving.sg Give via Give.Asia
	Support The RAD Stage 2021 Date: 8 November 2021 Time: 7pm Venue: via Zoom The Radiological Sciences Academic Clinical Programme will be organising their inaugural talent show to celebrate the talents of the Radiological Sciences community and raise funds for the Tan Kim Ping Academic Fund. The Fund helps to train future-ready radiologists, discover new imaging technologies and know-how to improve patient outcomes. With a gift of $25 or more, you will receive a link via email to join the virtual talent show. 8 November is also International Day of Radiology and World Radiography Day, so do join them in celebrating this special day. Scan or click the QR code below to make your gift today! (internet access is required)