Issue 6 2020

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Beacons in Eye Care

Four new Distinguished and Faculty Professorships will spearhead the EYE ACP’s efforts in leading innovative research and developing world-leading eye-care delivery methods for our patients. Find out how Professorships pave the way for cutting-edge research, and nurture tomorrow’s teachers and mentors of Ophthalmology.

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You make a difference

Giving ＆ Philanthropy The Gift of Life, The Gift of Hope For patients with end-stage organ failure, a transplant may be the only option for a new lease of life. Philanthropic giving goes a long way in helping SingHealth develop new treatment methods to make organ transplantation safer and support patients in need on their transplant journey.

Giving ＆ Philanthropy Research supporting the fight against breast diseases This year, The Estée Lauder Companies continued its partnership with Singapore General Hospital to rally support for breast diseases research in Pathology, reaffirming their commitment to support those living with breast cancer and inspiring more to step forward to support the fight against breast cancer.

Giving ＆ Philanthropy Run for Hope - Hastening breakthroughs in cancer research Run for Hope continues to raise much-needed awareness and support for cancer research at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, through a virtual run held between 4 November to 31 December 2020. Find out how you can be part of this run and make a difference in the lives of thousands of Singaporeans diagnosed with cancer each year.

Giving ＆ Philanthropy Heartfelt Birthday Celebrations With her birthday approaching in July, Yvonne Then, Chief Communications Officer, National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) wondered what might be a meaningful way to celebrate this special occasion.

Save the date!

'One Heart, One Mind' Hope Hamper Draw 2020

Date: Now till 28 December 2020, 6pm

Ring in the New Year by doing good and get lucky too! Make a donation (non-tax deductible) of $4 or more to the NNI Fund and stand a chance to win a hamper from 160 attractive hampers worth $80 and more up for grabs!

Funds raised from this hamper draw will go towards NNI Fund for Patient Care, Research, Education and other unmet needs for dementia, Parkinson's disease and other disabling brain, nerve, muscle and spine conditions.

Scan the QR code below for details on the hampers and instructions to make your donation via PayNow or giving.sg. Share this great opportunity with your family and friends! Who knows? YOU might be the lucky one.

For more information, click here.

Run For Hope 2020

Date: Now till 31 Dec 2020

Run for Hope (RFH) is an annual run organised by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to raise much-needed awareness and support for cancer research.

In light of existing government regulations and current sentiments towards large-scale events, this year's run will be held virtually from 4 November to 31 December 2020. Net proceeds from RFH will go towards cancer research at NCCS to support doctors and researchers in their effort to seek a medical breakthrough.

To find out more about RFH, or to register for the event, click here.

You can also contribute further by making a donation or raise funds for cancer research.