James, 29 years old, is an exceptional Irish traditional musician with autism. As a flutist, he has been using his talent to give back to society and spread the message of inclusion by performing at events such as the True Colours Festival.
He is nominated by Asia-Europe Foundation where he works, and Mr Edward Lim Xun Qian.
Adelyn is a 19-year-old singer who was born with a rare eye disorder. Undeterred by her visual impairment,she continues to develop her talent and passion for singing. She has been performing since 2010 and is an active advocate for the visually impaired.
She is nominated by ITE College East.
Peter, 25 years old, is a Technology for Good advocate with hearing impairment. Not only is he dedicated to creating a more inclusive workspace for persons with disabilities, he also looks to encourage his able-bodied peers to achieve their goals.
He is nominated by Professor David Lee Kuo Chuen and Mr Tham Yun Zhi.
Samuel is a 21-year-old piano and guzheng hobbyist who has an acquired disability due to extensive acid burns. Highly committed to helping the less fortunate and promoting social inclusivity, he has been performing regularly at multiple charity events.
He is nominated by Club Rainbow (Singapore).
Zui Young, 29 years old, is a Technology for Good advocate who was born with high astigmatism. He has been instrumental in promoting an inclusive hiring process at the Government Technology Agency where he works at and also advocates for workplace inclusivity by speaking engagements.
He is nominated by Government Technology Agency.
Nurul, 35 years old, is a two-time Paralympian Boccia athlete and an accredited tax specialist with spinal muscular atrophy. She serves as a mentor to promising Boccia athletes from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) and is actively involved in the para sports movement internationally.
She is nominated by Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore).
Ivan is a 35-year-old Taekwondo and Kummooyeh Coach with hearing impairment. He has participated in multiple national championships and also represented Singapore in the Deaflympics. He has been inspiring the next generation of martial arts practitioners since 2008.
He is nominated by Han Academy Pte Ltd.
Alister, 26 years old, was born with Cerebral Palsy and shares his personal story to champion for inclusivity for persons with disabilities. He volunteers actively in Singapore, and not bound by geographical limitations, has also travelled to Australia, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam on more than 30 mission trips and community outreach programmes.
He is nominated by Ms Priscilla Gan and Ms Ong Shui Xian.
Danial, also known by his stage name Wheelsmith, is a 26-year-old rapper, music producer, actor and national wheelchair rugby player. Having been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of four, he is passionate about changing people’s attitudes towards disability and was part of the National Day Parade’s first-ever segment devoted to hip-hop music in 2019.
He is nominated by Access Path Productions.
Megan is a 14-year-old dancer with Down syndrome and is the first and only dancer enrolled into the Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) Fusion Dance Enrichment Programme before the age of 18. It was no surprise when she was selected to join the Special Olympics Singapore Dancesport team and is currently preparing for the Special Olympics Dance Sports Event.
She is nominated by Down Syndrome Association (Singapore).
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庆祝生日不忘做慈善！潮安会馆候任主席张学彬昨天（7日）庆祝46岁生日，特地举办一场盛大生日晚宴，为吴作栋协立慈善基金筹款，并邀得荣誉国务资政吴作栋担任主宾，整个晚宴总共为协立慈善基金筹得近250万元善款。 其中，吴作栋也捐出自己的手表和钢笔供竞标，两样物品最终以26万元的高价拍出，得标的是Epl Alliance Pte Ltd公司。 而印有吴作栋、社会及家庭发展部高级政务次长蔡瑞隆、国会议员陈佩玲、林谋泉和阀贺米的掌印纪念品，则拍得33万3333元3角3分的高价，由商人朱志强夫妇标得。 46岁的张学彬，是优联燃气控股的总裁，活跃于多个会馆社团。配合他的生日，他昨晚在醉花林俱乐部礼堂举办这场名为“实现梦想”（Enabling Dreams）的慈善晚宴。出席者除上述多个政要议员外、还包括企业家、商界领袖等“重量级”人物。 协立慈善基金至今发放逾500万元助残障人士 张学彬接受《8视界新闻网》访问时说，昨晚的晚宴对他来说，意义非凡。他说，其实庆生是次要，更重要的是想要做一场慈善筹款活动。 “我觉得，社会上还有一些不幸群体，需要我们去帮助。生日年年有，但不是说，年年都可以去办慈善活动。很幸运的，大家都很疼爱我，一叫就来了。” 张学彬说，昨晚筹到的所有善款，都将捐给吴作栋协立慈善基金，希望尽可能帮助到更多的有需要群体。 吴作栋在致辞时说，吴作栋协立慈善基金至今已发放超过500万元协助残障人士，他希望该基金是可持续性的，以便能继续为残障人士得生活带来积极得影响。 昨晚的庆生慈善活动，共进行长达四个小时，分别举行多场的慈善义标项目，在场的仁人善翁、商界人士都非常踊跃参与捐款，整个慈善晚宴最终共筹得243万8888元。 吴作栋协立慈善基金受惠者，昨晚在晚宴上也带来多项余兴节目，使得晚宴热闹精彩。 吴作栋协立慈善基金旨在为残障人士提供对社会做出贡献和融入社会的机会。基金由新协立管理，新传媒鼎力支持。荣誉国务资政吴作栋是基金的赞助人。欲通过吴作栋协立慈善基金给予残障人士支持, 请浏览 GCTEnableFund.sg。 文: 8 world 叶衍娴
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987 DJ Sonia Chew spent a day getting to know Joan Hung, a Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards 2021 Promise Awardee. Joan was born with visual impairment, but that has not stopped her from pursuing her passion for sports. She has represented Singapore in Goalball in the ASEAN Para Games in 2015 and 2022, […]
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