GCT Enable Awards Ceremony 2023

 

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, and has even picked up Judo. Joan continues to advocate for inclusivity by giving educational talks on resilience through sports to students in schools.

You too can make a difference and support persons with disabilities like Navin by giving to the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund at giving.sg/GCTEnableFund.

Formerly the Mediacorp Enable Fund, the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund was renamed after its Patron, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, to better reflect its roots and intent in aiding persons with disabilities to actively contribute to society and lead socially integrated lives. The Fund is administered by SG Enable, and supported by Mediacorp.

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WARNA 942 DJ A B Shaik spent a day getting acquainted with Amirul Afiq, a beneficiary of the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund.

Amirul was born deaf, but he has never allowed his disability to deter him from living life to the fullest. The Fund aided Amirul in purchasing a cochlear implant, which allowed him to fulfil his childhood dream of learning to drive.

You too can make a difference and support persons with disabilities like Navin by giving to the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund at giving.sg/GCTEnableFund.

Formerly the Mediacorp Enable Fund, the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund was renamed after its Patron, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, to better reflect its roots and intent in aiding persons with disabilities to actively contribute to society and lead socially integrated lives. The Fund is administered by SG Enable, and supported by Mediacorp.

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Richie Koh and Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund beneficiary Fengze spent the day together and bonded over their love for all things superheroes.

Diagnosed with autism and Pierre Robin Syndrome, which causes breathing difficulties, Fengze is unable to communicate verbally and requires constant care and supervision from his parents to ensure his safety.

You too can make a difference and support persons with disabilities like Navin by giving to the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund at giving.sg/GCTEnableFund.

Formerly the Mediacorp Enable Fund, the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund was renamed after its Patron, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, to better reflect its roots and intent in aiding persons with disabilities to actively contribute to society and lead socially integrated lives. The Fund is administered by SG Enable, and supported by Mediacorp.

#GCTEnableFund #GohChokTongEnableFund

 

Oli 968 artiste Anand K spent a day with Dr Navin Nair, Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards 2022 Promise Awardee, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth.

He became a force for good, working with the Land Transport Authority and SMRT in their efforts to support persons with disabilities in navigating the public transport system.

You too can make a difference and support persons with disabilities like Navin by giving to the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund at giving.sg/GCTEnableFund.

Formerly the Mediacorp Enable Fund, the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund was renamed after its Patron, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, to better reflect its roots and intent in aiding persons with disabilities to actively contribute to society and lead socially integrated lives. The Fund is administered by SG Enable, and supported by Mediacorp.

#GCTEnableFund #GohChokTongEnableFund

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华社领袖庆生吴作栋亲道贺 捐手表钢笔助筹近250万善款

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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Joan: Going beyond the limits – Conquering challenges in sports.

  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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Amirul: Overcoming obstacles and living life to the fullest

  WARNA 942 DJ A B Shaik spent a day getting acquainted with Amirul Afiq, a beneficiary of the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund. Amirul was born deaf, but he has never allowed his disability to deter him from living life to the fullest. The Fund aided Amirul in purchasing a cochlear implant, which allowed […]

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Fengze: Bonding over their love for all things superheroes

  Richie Koh and Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund beneficiary Fengze spent the day together and bonded over their love for all things superheroes. Diagnosed with autism and Pierre Robin Syndrome, which causes breathing difficulties, Fengze is unable to communicate verbally and requires constant care and supervision from his parents to ensure his safety. You […]

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Mary on the move

Weekends are always busy for 41-year-old Executive Assistant, Mary Sagaya; like most, she spends quality time with her family either visiting various parks or going shopping. It has been six years since Mary purchased her motorised wheelchair with aid from the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund (GCTEF), which Mary shared, has allowed her to once […]

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The inspirational grit and tenacity of an eight-year-old: Ho Wen Xi

An enthusiastic seeker of knowledge with an inquisitive mind, eight-year-old Ho Wen Xi loves learning and reading. Like most girls her age, she also enjoys getting crafting and playing dress up. However, behind that sweet smile is a story of a tenacious girl who is facing multiple health struggles. Wen Xi was born with Fanconi […]

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