BUILDING OUR SINGAPORE OF TOMORROW

MCI (P) 050/09/2015
ISSUE 02 2016
SG51:
BUILDING OUR
SINGAPORE
OF TOMORROW
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HAPPENINGS
FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Celebrating National Day with
the special needs community!
EDITOR IN CHIEF
A N I TA L O W - L I M
MANAGING EDITOR
TERRY LIM
Dear Friends,
We celebrated SG50 last year and in a blink of an eye, we have journeyed together
to SG51. This year, to mark Singapore’s 51st birthday, the National Day Parade (NDP)
returned to the National Stadium, at the Singapore Sports Hub.
He Ain’t
Heavy, He’s
My Brother
EDITOR
SAMANTHA WONG
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The NDP is one of Singapore’s most important national events and TOUCH is honoured
to have participated in every NDP since 2001. This year, people with special needs
played a key role in the NDP with an entire segment dedicated to feature them. 23 of
our intellectually disabled clients from TOUCH Centre for Independent Living (TCIL)
and TOUCH Ubi Hostel were invited to be part of this momentous occasion which
carried the theme “Building our Singapore of Tomorrow”. Indeed, individuals living with
special needs are very much a part of our community and they too can contribute to
building the future of Singapore.
TOUCH Centre for Independent Living (TCIL) believes
that siblings play an important role in caring for their
brothers and sisters with special needs. To encourage
clients’ siblings to be more involved in the caregiving
journey, TCIL organised the first ever TCIL Siblings Day.
TCIL CLIENT, CHAN WEN JIAN AND HIS SISTER PARTICIPATING IN THE OBSTACLE
COURSE.
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In this issue of Keeping In TOUCH, we shine the spotlight on our clients with special
needs and their families. We take a look at TCIL’s first ever Siblings Day where we
encourage and empower siblings of our intellectually disabled clients to be part of
their caregiving journey, to ensure that they continue receiving the support they need
in the long run.
In our Cover Story on page 4 & 5, you will read about our clients’ involvement with
NDP 2016, their commitment to long hours of rehearsals, as well as their experience of
working with other voluntary welfare organisations to put up the special performance
for the annual parade.
We are also excited to witness six deaf clients of TOUCH Silent Club performing
alongside local singer, Joi Chua, at the Care & Share Thank-You Concert for a live and
television audience. You can read about their performance on page 12.
Individuals living with disabilities may not be able to perform seemingly simple tasks
which we carry out with ease and take for granted. However, these stories remind us
that with the right support and opportunity, they too can shine and contribute to our
society and the Nation.
I invite you to support our fellow Singaporeans
living with special needs, foster an inclusive
society, and join us in “Building our Singapore
of Tomorrow”!
James Tan
Executive Director
eople living with special needs are highly dependent
on their family, especially their parents, for their caregiving needs. But as their parents age, this responsibility
inevitably falls on the shoulders of their siblings. To help siblings
of TCIL clients adapt to that change, and in celebration of
International Siblings Day, the Centre organised TCIL Siblings Day
on 9 April 2016.
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TCIL Siblings Day was attended by 12 TCIL clients and their 19
siblings. The programme for the day was specially curated to
give the clients and their siblings the opportunity to bond over
activities such as an obstacle course, a straw tower building game
and a ball game. The participants also participated in a talk on
understanding people with special needs and were introduced
to future care planning for their siblings.
TCIL CLIENT, NATALIE YAP (RIGHT), PRESENTING A HANDMADE APPRECIATION GIFT
TO HER SISTER.
Guided by student volunteers from Victoria Junior College, TCIL
clients also had the opportunity to craft special appreciation gifts
for their siblings.
Said Miss Esther Teo, sister of TCIL client, Miss Annie Teo, “The talk
by the social worker was informative and reminded us of our
duties as siblings. I was pleasantly surprised by the handmade
appreciation gift from my sister and thoroughly enjoyed the
time of appreciation! Thank you, TCIL, for organising such a
meaningful event.”
A VOLUNTEER FROM VICTORIA JUNIOR COLLEGE GUIDING TCIL CLIENT, JERMYN KOH,
AS HE PUTS TOGETHER A GIFT FOR HIS BROTHER.
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COVER STORY
COVER STORY
Celebrating Abilities
above Disabilities
Having a disability does not mean that one cannot fulfill their talents and
potential like any able-bodied individual. Given the right opportunity and
support, persons with disabilities can contribute to society too.
his year, 23 clients with
intellectual disabilities from
TOUCH were given the
opportunity to prove their mettle on a
nationwide platform. In this year’s National
Day Parade (NDP), TOUCH participated
in a collaboration with six other local
voluntary welfare organisations to
represent the special needs community
in Singapore through a performance
orchestrated by the Singapore Soka
Association (SSA).
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The seven-minute act, performed by SSA
members and 140 individuals with special
needs, combined song-signing, physical
and visual theatre, and movement and
mass display formation for a live audience
of 55,000 at the National Stadium on 9
August 2016. It is the first time that the
largest group of special needs participants
are involved in the annual parade. This
performance aimed to showcase the
abilities of the special needs community
and promote an inclusive society.
Leading up to National Day, the
performers from TOUCH Ubi Hostel (TUH)
and TOUCH Centre for Independent
Living (TCIL) attended more than 70
hours of training and rehearsals since
April. They underwent training in aerobic
dance, stretching and other exercises
to build up stamina and hone their
coordination ability to help them perform
on stage. They also learnt hand-signs for
familiar songs such as Home and Count on
Me Singapore.
This performance at NDP 2016 was a
first for TOUCH’s clients with intellectual
disabilities. Despite facing difficulties,
the trainees and their coaches spared
no effort to prepare for the nation’s 51st
birthday celebrations.
“I am very happy to be part of this
performance. Sometimes, rehearsals are
tough, but I try my best to rehearse and
remember all the signs each time”, said
34-year-old Tan Huimin, a member of
TUH’s Continual Support Programme for
clients who have graduated from TCIL
and TUH.
Huimin is also one of five talented trainees
from TOUCH SpecialCrafts whose art work
were printed on the costumes donned
by SSA performers to form the pictorial
representation of the popular song What
a Wonderful World during their act.
Mr Danny Loke, Senior Manager of special
needs services at TOUCH, sees this as
a significant step Singapore is taking
towards building a more inclusive society
for people living with disabilities.
“At TOUCH, we have always believed
that there is more to a person than
their disabilities. It is very heartening to
see the nation executing initiatives to
integrate individuals with disabilities into
mainstream society, and giving them
regular opportunities to shine just like all
of us”, he said.
FROM CENTRE TO RIGHT: PRESIDENT TONY TAN (IN BLUE), TOUCH FOUNDING CHAIRMAN MR LAWRENCE
KHONG (IN ORANGE) AND TOUCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MR JAMES TAN (IN MAROON) WITH THE CLIENTS
OF TCIL DURING THE PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO THE CENTRE.
The performers received a special
guest during one of its rehearsals when
President Tony Tan Keng Yam visited
a training session at TCIL on 14 July
2016. The President interacted with the
performers and participated in a songsigning rehearsal. Speaking to the media,
Dr Tan said that as the nation gears itself
to build the Singapore of tomorrow, it
must also look out for one another.
PRESIDENT TONY TAN INTERACTING WITH THE CLIENTS
OF TCIL.
A CLIENT OF TCIL, TAN HUIMIN, GETTING HER MAKEUP DONE.
THE PERFORMERS FROM TCIL AND THEIR CHAPERONES TAKING THEIR POSITIONS IN THE
NATIONAL STADIUM.
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These special needs participants
will be given a very prominent role
(at NDP2016). It represents our
recognition that the parade is for
everybody because Singapore is for
everybody. That is what we want to
build for the Singapore of tomorrow
- not only economic success, which is
necessary, but also for people to look
after one another.
CLIENTS OF TCIL PRACTICING SONG SIGNING WITH THEIR CHAPERONES.
”
PRESIDENT TONY TAN KENG YAM,
DURING A VISIT TO NDP 2016 SPECIAL
NEEDS PERFORMERS AT TOUCH
CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
ON 14 JULY 2016.
THE STAFF OF TCIL WITH THE PERFORMING CLIENTS.
PRESIDENT TONY TAN SONG SIGNING TO NDP SONG ‘COUNT ON
ME SINGAPORE’, WITH THE CLIENTS DURING HIS VISIT TO TCIL.
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F E AT U R E
F E AT U R E
TOUCHbeat
Keeping In TOUCH is introducing a special column called TOUCHbeat which features the people of
TOUCH – the heartbeat of the organisation. Today, we speak with Mr James Tan, Executive Director
of TOUCH, to catch a glimpse of his personal life and find out what is occupying his time.
Editor: Hi James, thank you for sitting
down with us today. Could you tell us
more about yourself?
James: I am married to Lisa, my lovely
wife of 15 years, and we are parents to
Kayla, our beautiful 4-year old daughter.
My wife and I met whilst I was leading
a team of volunteers for a mission work
in late 1999 and she offered to help us
with the administration and support for
the trip. We got married 2 years later. We
both enjoy travelling, and we did a lot of
it during the first 10 years of our marriage
until our daughter came in 2011.
Editor: After spending more than 20
years in the corporate sector, how has
the transition to the social services
sector been for you?
James: I have been in the real estate
industry over the last 20 years (the last 10
years in the banking and finance industry),
managing a portfolio of assets, ensuring
that we meet the needs and deliver value
to our clients. This is not dissimilar to our
work in the social service sector where we
constantly need to understand the needs
of our clients to ensure they receive the
most appropriate form of service. Hence,
I would say that the transition for me has
been very smooth. I am also thankful that
we have a dedicated leadership team that
has been tremendously helpful in making
sure I get up to speed with the work that
we do.
Editor: What are some of your key
priorities in the immediate term?
James: In the social service sector, people
are the key resource and this is not just
confined to our staff and volunteers but
also our corporate partners.
This year, I have been visiting our services
to find out how we can enhance the
service experience of our staff and
volunteers to help them enjoy the journey
of making a difference.
I am also engaging corporate partners
to better understand their organisational
aspirations and enhance their partnership
with us. Many corporates want to do
good and that is a great starting point
and a common ground. Finding that
joint alignment, coupled with a longterm partnership is important as it
will enable us to see a deeper level of
transformational work in the community
where we serve.
Editor: Before we go, what is one
thing you would like to leave with our
readers?
James: In September last year, we
launched the new TOUCH Vision 2030:
Strong Families. Caring Generations.
Enabled Communities.
This vision comes at a unique time of
our nation’s history. We believe that
for Singapore to continue to thrive,
we need to strengthen the family unit
which is an important foundation of
society. The family has always been the
heart of everything we do in TOUCH.
We believe firmly in the strength of the
three-generational family and we want
to create an environment where the
three-generational family is encouraged
to care for one another, leading to
caring generations in the future. Last but
not least, we think that a key thrust to
meeting the evolving needs of society is
in enabling the community, so that down
on the ground, serving others comes
naturally and is the new norm.
I am excited by the new vision because
I believe it is a special vision not only
for TOUCH but also for Singapore as we
look towards SG100. I hope that we can
inspire many, whether as a staff, volunteer,
community or corporate partner to join
us on this exciting journey.
Guardians of
the Elderly
Two staff of TOUCH Seniors Activity Centre (TSAC) were
among 62 winners of the Healthcare Humanity Awards
held on 6 May 2016.
MR JAMES LEE (RIGHT) AND MR RICHARD CHIA (CENTRE) WITH THE COURAGE FUND’S
PATRON-IN-CHIEF, PRESIDENT TONY TAN, AT THE AWARD CEREMONY.
r James Lee and Mr Richard Chia, Programme Executives
at TSAC, were winners of the Healthcare Humanity
Awards 2016 under the Intermediate Long-Term Care
Sector (ILTC) Category for their outstanding commitment and
care to the elderly at TSAC.
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The Healthcare Humanity Awards is conferred by The Courage
Fund and administered by The National Healthcare Group. The
awards is a legacy of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome,
or SARS, epidemic in 2003, when healthcare staff risked
their lives to battle the outbreak and care for infected patients.
It also seeks to raise public recognition and respect for the
healthcare profession.
Both Mr Lee and Mr Chia have been reaching out to isolated and
vulnerable elderly at TSAC for more than 10 years by helping to
facilitate a community in which the elderly can age in place and
enjoy their golden years.
In one incident, without a thought to his own safety, Mr Lee
valiantly fended off a drunken man who was wielding a dagger,
protecting the elderly at the centre from harm.
Fellow award winner, Mr Chia, possesses the innate ability
to connect with the elderly and has won them over with his
approachable, thoughtful and gentle nature. It is not uncommon
to see Mr Chia going the extra mile to deliver meals to the frail
elderly outside of his work hours. On several occasions, he had
also willingly cleaned up dirty and bug-infested flats of the
elderly clients.
Says the ever modest Mr Chia, “I feel humbled and honoured to
receive this award as it is a recognition and encouragement to
what I am doing. Being able to help the elderly live their golden
years to the fullest gives me a great sense of satisfaction and
meaning to life. ”
Enthusiastic, selfless and ever ready to help, Mr Lee is the
elderly’s favourite staff to turn to at TSAC. He finds joy in helping
the elderly, is committed to his job at TSAC and is often seen
helping the elderly with minor home repairs and helping them
run personal errands to lighten their burden.
“There is a saying that goes, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never
work a day in your life,” says Mr Lee.
“There is no greater satisfaction than seeing the lives of the
elderly transformed and even stepping up as senior volunteers.
This is why I have never felt that my job is work!”
Mr Lee is also quick-thinking and his ability to stay calm in tricky
or dangerous situations has also helped to keep the elderly safe.
MR JAMES LEE (LEFT) AND MR RICHARD CHIA (RIGHT) TEACHING THE ELDERLY TO
PLAY A GAME WHICH HELPS IN HONING THEIR MOTOR AND COORDINATION SKILLS.
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HAPPENINGS
HAPPENINGS
Spring
Cleaning for a
Fresh Start
They are highly trained men who apprehend criminals
and stop smugglers. But on 8 April 2016, 35 volunteers
from the Police Coast Guard (PCG) trained their sights on
an unexpected target: bed bugs. Armed with N95 masks,
mops, pails and detergent, their task was to transform
eight unkempt homes into clean and liveable abodes for
the seniors of TOUCH Home Care (THC).
or many of THC’s frail elderly
clients who live alone and
suffer from a range of health
woes, keeping their homes clean is a real
challenge. Many clients require extra help
to declutter and clean up their homes.
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Said Senior Staff Sergeant (SSS) Ong Yong
Long from the PCG Volunteer Movement
Group, “Volunteering with THC for the
past five years has been an eye opener for
our volunteers as many do not realise the
extent of help needed by this vulnerable
group of elderly. Our goal is to encourage
our officers to be more aware of these
needs and to volunteer their services.”
When one of the teams visited the tworoom rental unit of 90-year-old Mr Chan
Kok Chong, they were greeted by a strong
mouldy stench and stained walls. A
mouldy, bed bug-infested mattress with
rusty bed frames stood in the way. On it
sat Mr Chan, looking expressionless and
quiet. His rugged look belies long years
of hard work as a construction worker.
His fingernails black from dirt and grime
was a clear sign he had not showered in
a long while. Mr Chan counts among his
possessions boxes of VCDs, rusty tin cans
and containers, bottles of expired cooking
oil, worm-infested sacks of rice, electronic
items, unopened letters and old stamps.
THE VOLUNTEERS FROM POLICE COAST GUARD GETTING READY TO SPEND AN
AFTERNOON CLEANING THE ELDERLY’S HOMES.
Mr Chan used to live with his sister and
grand-niece Mdm Tan Sin Yan. His mental
state declined after his sister passed
away in 2006. His condition worsened
after Mdm Tan got married and moved
out four years ago. Now in her 30s with
a family of her own, Mdm Tan is unable
to keep a close watch on her grand-uncle.
Navigating around Mr Chan’s home was a
challenge as it was densely packed with
his belongings. There were also bed bugs
and insects crawling around the house.
Rolling up their sleeves, the volunteers
cleared and clean the house for three
hours, resulting in a more spacious home
with a clear passage way.
“Our volunteers were impacted as they
witnessed Mr Chan’s intense emotions
when he had to part with his belongings.
Our volunteers also experienced
instances where the elderly shed tears of
joy after their homes were cleaned; the
feeling was overwhelming for us,” added
SSS Ong.
These experiences have strengthened the
volunteers’ resilience and enriched their
understanding of the needs of the vulnerable
seniors. Many seniors like Mr Chan, suffer
from poor health and limited mobility. They
are helpless and need our support.
VOLUNTEERS HELPING TO DECLUTTER MR CHAN’S HOME.
If you are keen to volunteer
and make a difference in
the lives of the frail elderly,
please call 6804 6565 or email
[email protected].
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HAPPENINGS
Shining Light
on Depression
TOUCH believes that the best form of support for people living with mental
health conditions must be found in the community. The Make A Difference
Race 2016 hopes to rally the community to break down social stigma
associated with mental health conditions and encourage people living with
these conditions to seek support and help early.
The Make A Difference Race
Gardens by the Bay East
08 October 2016 | 6pm
he Make A Difference Race is back
brighter and more vibrant this
year. Organised by TOUCH, the
theme of this year’s race is ‘Light of Hope’
and will take place on 8 October 2016 at
Gardens by the Bay East.
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Community Services
The Make A Difference Race aims to raise
awareness of mental health issues,
particularly depression, and rally the
community in creating a more accepting
society where individuals with or recovering
from mental health conditions can seek
help early and find support in community.
䔀渀爀椀挀栀椀渀最 䘀愀洀椀氀礀 䰀椀昀攀 䔀瘀攀爀礀 䐀愀礀
This year’s race will be officiated by Minister
for Health, Mr Gam Kim Yong. Taking
place in the evening for the first time,
participants will be part of a dazzling light
display as they run towards the finish line
with LED lights strapped onto their shoes,
as a symbol of the community’s support
for people facing mental health issues.
Apart from the 7km Competitive Run
which was a highlight last year, this year’s
race will also feature a non-competitive
3.5km Buddy Run where friends and family
can pair up for a fun and exciting obstacle
course, showing how people suffering
from depression can overcome the odds
with the community’s support.
倀愀爀攀渀琀椀渀最
最攀
䴀愀爀爀椀愀
倀攀爀猀漀渀愀氀 圀漀爀欀ⴀ䰀椀昀攀
椀昀攀
椀氀礀 䰀
䘀愀洀
As part of the campaign for The Make A
Difference Race and to raise awareness
THE THEMED TRAIN FEATURED INFORMATION ON THREE KEY MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS – ANXIETY DISORDER,
DEPRESSION AND SCHIZOPHRENIA, AS WELL AS MYTHS AND FACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE CONDITIONS.
COLOURFUL ICONS ADORNING THE CEILING OF THE TRAIN ALSO HIGHLIGHT SEVEN POSITIVE MESSAGES FOR THE
MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.
of various mental health issues, TOUCH
launched a specially commissioned
themed train which ran for a month on the
Downtown Line from 23 June, reaching out
to some eight million commuters travelling
between the Northwestern regions of
Singapore and the central business district,
on the 18-station Downtown Line.
In addition, the Give Them A Chance @
Work campaign was also launched on
social media, to breakdown social stigma
associated with depression and mental
health, so that individuals recovering
from depression may be given greater
employment opportunities.
The Make A Difference Race 2016 is definitely
one meaningful event not to be missed so
sign up and pledge your support today!
For more information or to sign up
for The Make A Difference Race,
please visit www.madrace.sg.
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ROUND UP
ROUND UP
TOUCHBASE
Fathers and Sons Bond Through Food Delivery
TOUCH Home Care (THC)
Some 180 dads and sons from Dads for Life at Catholic
High School spent the last week of the school term in May
delivering 680 packets of meals to 170 frail elderly clients of
THC. Participating in THC’s Meals-On-Wheels (MOW) for the
first time, Dads for Life hopes the four-day volunteer activity
will enable dads to bond with their sons, as well as instill in
the children a greater sense of empathy and compassion to
the disadvantaged in society.
Thank you for enabling TOUCH to positively impact people from all walks of life!
Family Movie Time
Said Mr Raymond Chua, Chairman of Dads for Life at Catholic
High School, “MOW is a good platform for fathers to explain
and show the boys that there are people in society who
need help. Through volunteering, they are able to see that for
themselves. We hope the seed of service will grow in them
and inspire them to touch more lives in future.”
TOUCH Community Services (TOUCH)
On 9 April 2016, donors and sponsors, along with some
200 clients of TOUCH Young Arrows and their families
spent some quality time at Shaw Theatres Lido for
TOUCH Charity Movie 2016 where they enjoyed a special
charity screening of Disney’s The Jungle Book.
TOUCH Charity Movie 2016 raised some $122,000 to
benefit more than 500 children from vulnerable families
across TYA’s 23 Children’s Clubs. This was accomplished
with the support of event sponsors City Developments
Limited, German European Secondary School Singapore,
Roxy Foundation, Shaw Foundation and Sin Kwang
Group of Companies.
Apart from contributing to TOUCH Charity Movie as
an event sponsor, the students of German European
School have also been supporting TOUCH’s signature
charity movie event as ushers since 2013.
Beauty for Good
TOUCH Family Services (TFS)
As part of L’Oréal Singapore’s Citizen Day, 17 mothers from TFS’ Home
Ownership Plus Education (HOPE) programme were treated to a
free personal grooming course at the L’Oréal Academy on 10 June
2016. More than 20 volunteers from L’Oréal Singapore facilitated the
programme and guided participants during the one-to-one handson practice segments. The mothers were equipped with skincare,
make-up and hair care skills, aimed at positively impacting their
self confidence and the way they present themselves. The HOPE
programme is aimed at helping small, young, low-income families
through self-improvement.
A Sign of Thanks
Lunch with Love
TOUCH Silent Club (TSC)
The Care & Share Movement by Community Chest
exceeded its target and raised a total of $1.3 billion. To
thank the community for its overwhelming support,
the Community Chest organised a Care & Share ThankYou concert at the MAX Pavilion @ Singapore Expo on
28 April 2016. Six clients of TOUCH Silent Club were
invited to sign the opening of the show with celebrity
emcees Gurmit Singh and Judee Tan, and performed
alongside Singaporean pop singer Joi Chua, sign
interpreting the lyrics of her famous song “牵手 (hold
hands)” which speaks about extending a helping hand
to the less fortunate.
TOUCH Seniors Activity Centre (TSAC)
On 21 June 2016, d’ Good Café organised a Fathers’ Day lunch event titled Lunch with
Love for 22 male seniors from TSAC. The majority of clients from TSAC come from less
privileged backgrounds with little opportunity to step out of their Geylang Bahru
neighbourhood. The event provided an opportunity for the seniors to dine in a
café setting.
Photo: Community Chest
d’ Good Café supported the event as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.
The café prepared a sumptuous two-course meal for the seniors. There was also a special
guest appearance by veteran actor, Mr Chew Chor Meng, who brought many smiles to
the faces of the seniors after a hearty meal.
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GIVE BACK
TOUCHING LIVES
Please mail the completed form to TOUCH Community Services at
Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central #05-3545 Singapore 150162.
In Sickness and in Health
YES! I want to
make a difference!
我愿意伸出援助之手！
有福同享，有难同当
r Loh Yew Kim, 76, suffers from
hypertension and a permanent
injury to one of his limbs in his
latter years. However, Mr Loh’s unbreakable
spirit shone through when he had to take
on the role of the sole caregiver to his wife
of 32 years, Mdm Ng Gun Yok, 77, after her
mobility was affected due to a fall in 2012.
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In 2015, Mdm Ng had another severe fall
which left her wheelchair-bound. Mr Loh
was out at that time and returned to find
his wife lying helplessly on the floor in
pain. Instead of panicking, he calmly called
the ambulance.
“We only have each other. We have no
children and all our family members are
no longer around. I need to be strong so
岁的罗耀今先生虽然患有高
血压，在晚年时四肢其中一
肢又遭受永久损伤。但却在
2012年展现了他那钢铁般不屈不挠
的精神。当时，相伴了32年的77岁
妻子五银玉女士摔伤行动不便，罗先
生毅然扛起唯一看护者的责任。
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2015年，五女士又再次严重摔伤并
从此以轮椅代步。罗先生当时不在
家，到家时发现妻子痛苦无助躺在地
上。他不但没有惊慌，反而冷静地呼
叫救护车。
罗先生微笑着自信地说：“我们俩只
有彼此。我们没有子女，所有亲人也
都不在身边。我必须坚强才能够照顾
我的妻子”。
五女士失去机能运用能力之后，罗先
生只好承担所有的家务，也帮妻子洗
澡、穿衣和准备三餐。
I can care for my wife,” said Mr Loh with a
confident smile.
With Mdm Ng losing her functional abilities,
Mr Loh had to take over all household tasks,
as well as help his wife shower, dress and
prepare her meals.
Not long after Mdm Ng’s fall, Mr Loh turned
to TOUCH Caregivers Support (TCG) for
help. Ms Jacinda Soh, an Occupational
Therapist from TOUCH Home Care, visited
the couple to assess their needs and
propose changes to make their home safer.
Ms Soh found a contractor to fabricate a
customised aluminium ramp, replacing
the steps leading into the house, and
sourced for additional financial support for
a lightweight wheelchair for Mdm Ng. The
In recognition of his selfless devotion in
caring for his wife, Mr Loh was awarded
the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2016
(Caregiver Category) by The Courage
Fund and administered by The National
Healthcare Group.
五女士摔伤后不久，罗先生就向触爱
关护者扶持服务（TCG）求助。触
爱家居护理服务的职业治疗师苏诗洁
女士进行了探访并评估他们的需要，
也推荐了能够使他们住家更为安全的
修改。苏女士找了一名承包商为他们
量身定制一台铝制坡道替代通向家中
的台阶，同时也为五女士寻求额外资
助以购买轻巧的轮椅。
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的每月定期捐款（通过信用卡／财路*)
Every Individual Is
Capable Of Reaching
His Highest Potential
我们相信每个人都有能
力到达自己潜能的顶点
触爱社会服务是一个非营利的慈善机构，致力于
服务来自低收入或单亲家庭的儿童、边缘青少
年、贫困家庭、有特殊需要及医疗需求的人士与
体弱长者。通过其综合网络及国际服务，触爱将
竭尽所能为不同年龄、种族、宗教与背景的人士
提供服务。
MR AND MRS LOH ALONG WITH THC’S OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPIST, MS SOH, ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED RAMP.
罗先生夫妇与TCG职业治疗师Soh女士在新安装
的坡道上。
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TOUCH Community Services is a not-for-profit
charitable organisation, dedicated to meeting the
needs of children from low-income or single-parent
families, youths at-risk, needy families, people with
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Through its integrated network of services, as well as
an international arm, TOUCH is committed to serving
people of all ages, races, religions and backgrounds.
有时，五女士对本身的状况感到心灰
意冷，尤其是需要长时间住院的时
候。罗先生坚持每天都到医院陪在妻
子身边，即使长途跋涉对他来说是有
困难的。面对自己在行动上的挑战，
罗先生却处之泰然，因为他知道自己
是五女士力量和希望的支柱。
为了表彰他对妻子无私奉献和照顾，
罗先生荣获由国立健保集团管理的英
勇基金所颁发的2016年仁心奖看护
组别奖项。
Please accept my gift of…
请接受我以下...
help rendered by TCG and Ms Soh truly
eased the toll on the elderly couple and
made their day-to-day living much easier
and convenient.
Some days, Mdm Ng would be disheartened
by her condition, especially when she had
to be hospitalised for a prolonged period. In
spite of his own mobility challenges, Mr Loh
would travel to the hospital every day just to
be by her side because he knows that he is
Mdm Ng’s pillar of strength and hope.
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