To share is to care. Tan Chin Tuan Foundation extended festive cheer to Stroke Support Station (S3) on Monday, 18 December 2017 by giving Blood Pressure Monitors and Blood Glucose Monitors to 30 beneficiaries of S3. These medical equipment will significantly help in keeping track of their health regularly.
Initiated in 2008, Project WISH aims to bring joy through the gift of companionship and items that beneficiaries need. TCTF CEO Ms Yap Su-Yin interacted with the beneficiaries to understand their needs better and assisted in their exercises. The foundation is thankful to S3 for their dedicated staff and robust programmes that have assisted many stroke survivors in their recovery.
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44 beneficiaries were granted their wishes of blood pressure monitors, glucometers and infrared thermometers and treated to a lunch reception at Muslim Kidney Action Association (MKAC) premise. The cosy gathering was an occasion for beneficiaries to come together at the end of the year to enjoy a meal and receive medical equipment needed on their road to recovery. The event was graced by Guest-Of-Honour High Commissioner of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr Nasrullah Khan and 5 Council Members from MKAC and guests were warmly welcomed with a Bhangra performance.
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In the second segment of our 2017 Tête-à-tête @ TCTF series on 9 November 2017, current scholarship and bursary award recipients from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Nanyang Technological University, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and Yale-NUS College, gathered to learn about the philanthropic legacy of Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan. Hosted by our TCTF Chairman Dr Tan Kheng Lian, Council Member Professor Cham Tao Soon, and CEO Ms Yap Su-Yin, the tea was also attended by distinguished school representatives and special guests, such as Dr Tan Lai Yong from NUS who inspired us with stories of his unconventional life choices.
Scholars were given the opportunity to not only converge and form bonds with each other but also treated to a rare opportunity to tour the Tan Chin Tuan Mansion, where its heritage-rich doors open only to invited guests. Congratulations to all scholars once again and our deepest appreciation to all distinguished guests who took time off to grace this event.
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The Fullerton Hotel conducted a three-hour Junior Chef Workshop for 21 secondary school youths from CARE Singapore on 1 November 2017. In attendance were also coordinators from Encore! The European Season in Singapore and the Fullerton Hotel. In this hands-on session, the chef taught the youths how to make local heritage dishes such as Rojak, Popiah and Kueh Pie Tee from scratch. They were graded in food preparation, hygiene and etiquette and were given a rare opportunity to go on a guided kitchen tour.
Through this workshop, CARE Singapore students were able to explore their culinary curiosity in a safe environment. It exposed them to an actual commercial kitchen and the activity aimed to introduce young participants to various career paths through first-hand experience. The students also had the opportunity to have a sit down meal together and experience proper dining.
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Following a successful run of More Than Words creative writing workshops facilitated by trainers Roger Jenkins, former TCTF-NTU scholar Samuel Wee and Playeum, a selection of stories, poems and illustrations was put together in the 4th edition More Than Words book, “To Gather, Together”. Contributors included 42 children from 7 charities. More Than Words is a TCTF signature programme which seeks to promote creative literacy, potentially inspiring and equipping children to think imaginatively and write better.
On 2 September, TCTF launched More Than Words book, “To Gather, Together” at the Enabling Village with 123 charity representatives, children and adults in attendance. In line with the theme of family, friends and community, the launch was curated to reflect the spirit of inclusivity and gathering for all. Children were treated to an interactive hat-making craft session, entertaining games and engaging storytelling by Singapore’s finest tellers Roger Jenkins from Story Connection Ltd, deaf mime artist Gophi Nathan and Karen Lee. Each child took home a More Than Words Book, “To Gather, Together” gifted by TCTF to guests.
Excerpts of More Than Words 2017 Book “To Gather, Together” can be found HERE.
Click HERE to watch the video of the book launch done by Natasha Benedicta, recipient of the Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship for Creative Education, 2017 from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).
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In the first two weeks of June, 12 student-led groups from Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC) planned and executed activities for 440 children and elderly beneficiaries from 24 different charities. Project Cheer served as a platform for multi-generational bonding between the young and elderly while empowering ACJC students to hone their leadership and programme planning skills. Project Cheer culminated in an Appreciation Tea on 21 July where the top three performing groups were announced and congratulated for their outstanding Project Cheer sessions.
Project Cheer 2017 is the 5th run in 4 years of Project Cheer with ACJC. This year, MOE Character and Citizenship Education Advisor, Ms Helen Choo attended the Project Cheer Briefing to gain an understanding about our Project Cheer -VIA collaboration.
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Our annual Tête-à-Tête @ TCTF series is a platform for current scholarship award recipients, partners and Council Members to converge and converse.
On 27 July 2017, scholars and educators from the ACS Family of Schools, Methodist Girls’ School and Hwa Chong Institution gathered to learn about the legacy of our Founder, Tan Sri (Dr) Tan Chin Tuan and the philanthropic mission of Tan Chin Tuan Foundation.
This date was specially selected as it marked the birthday anniversary of Tan Sri’s wife, Puan Sri Helene Tan. The session began with a token presentation and short sharing by Ms Glenda Kee about her past experience as a Puan Sri Helene Tan Chin Tuan scholar and Tan Chin Tuan Foundation intern. Thereafter, guests were given a tour of the Tan Chin Tuan Mansion and a teatime talk by Professor Michael Chee on cultivating better sleep habits. Also present were guests from Rachel House and Chapter W who mingled and shared about their healthcare and technology-related non-profit work in Indonesia
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Varying narrative perspectives and crafting a descriptive setting, these were skills taught to 10 upper primary students from Lakeside Before and After School Care (Jurong West) on 3 and 10 April 2017.
Tan Sri (Dr) Tan Chin Tuan scholar, Samuel Wee returned to volunteer with Tan Chin Tuan Foundation (TCTF) following positive responses from his workshops last year. He tapped, once again, upon his educational background in Literature to conduct a creative writing workshop under TCTF’s More Than Words programme.
Over two sessions, the students stretched their imagination to enhance their writing. They were taught methods on how to craft an immersive setting in stories, the difference between first and third person narratives and crafted their very own lune poems. After which, the children took turns to present their work to their peers and were empowered to build confidence in their reading and writing abilities.
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At the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), TCTF’s donation funded a dedicated exercise corner for patients from long-staying wards.
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– Ms Kaliaperumal Jayalakshmi, Senior Physiotherapist, IMH
Two groups of TCTF scholars from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Nanyang Technological University and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, as well as a senior volunteer-mentor from RSVP Singapore, took part in the OH! Open House Art Walk on 18 and 19 March 2017. Through the TCTF-sponsored guided tours, the groups delved into the deep history and unique culture of Singapore’s oldest bohemian enclave, Holland Village.
The scholars walked into the lives and homes of Singaporeans as they learned local narratives through contemporary artworks that have been assimilated into houses. Following which, they explored the history of the iconic Holland Road Shopping Centre and the lesser-known Shuang Long Shan (双龙山) Cemetery.
Over the afternoon, the scholars glimpsed into varying perceptions and cultural challenges of both locals and expatriates. The experience served to encourage our scholars to learn more about Singapore’s history and culture, think deeper about the spaces they inhabit, and the larger context of Singapore.
Read about their experience and more YARP journals: https://tctfyarp.wordpress.com/
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