Singapore Cancer Society

“There is always hope. We must believe and do what is necessary to survive and live with cancer" ~ Mr Wee Say Sun, Cancer Warrior (Prostate Cancer)

A familiar face at SCS events, Mr Wee spreads positivity and hope wherever he goes through his actions. He found a vital source of support in the SCS Walnut Warriors Support Group – one of the many support groups facilitated by SCS. Mr Wee has personally experienced how SCS improves the quality of life for cancer patients 🤗

While receiving support by engaging in rehabilitation and psychosocial services provided by SCS, Mr Wee has given back to the cancer community as well. For his 70th Birthday, Mr Wee organised a special birthday party at the SCS Survivorship Centre @ Woods Square to launch his new project: The SCS Birthday Givebacks campaign. His birthday initiative aimed to raise support for the Singapore Cancer Society.

Read more about Mr Wee's story and his initiative at the 🔗 https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/profile-scs-60/1032-wee-say-sun

You can join SCS in supporting cancer warriors like Mr Wee in their journey to finding hope 🤝 Join us at Race Against Cancer 2024 🏃‍♀️to run alongside the cancer community and fundraise for SCS programmes and services.

📲 Register for the Physical Race by 31st August, 2359hrs
🔗 https://raceagainstcancer.org.sg/register
✅ Fundraise/Donate to meet your minimum fundraising amount for your selected race category

Today, SCS had our inaugural Youth Summit, in conjunction with our 60th Anniversary 🤗 Graced by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and Ministry of National Development, SCS also officially launched our SCS NextGenRising: Youth Against Cancer programme 🥳

The programme is the culmination of the youth achievements over that past few years. This movement empowers youths to take action through education, fundraising, and outreach, inspiring hope and driving change.

You can be the change too 💪 Stay glued to our page for information on our next event 👀

Catch our Youth For Causes Teams at the Youth Summit where they will be setting up their booths to raise awareness for cancer care and prevention, recruit volunteers for cancer events and fundraising for cancer

Artists For Awareness:
🎨 Showcase of team’s Art Fest and the artworks for fundraising

Beyond the Ribbon:
😋 Showcase of food tasting event to create awareness on breast cancer
🖌️ Showcase of Pot Painting workshops conducted that engaged beneficiaries

Project Karkinos:
🖼️ Display of posters for Terrarium, crochet, bookmark making workshops
🛍️ Sale of tote bags, keychains, and bookmarks
👥 Volunteer recruitment

Project Karuple:
🛍️ Sale of portable fans, drinks, and snacks
💻 Showcase of upcycling, thrift shop, e-waste, as well as a bake sale

Project Racecar:
💻 Showcase of school fundraiser, cancer awareness roadshow
🛍️ Sale of repurposed plastic keychains, live quiz

Team Tumeric:
🛍️ Sale of T-shirts, key chains, stickers, buttons
🎟️ Promotion of ticket sales for Concert event, Go-the-Distance event
👥 Volunteers recruitment for Concert event

Come down the Lifelong Learning Institute to support our youths in their efforts to strike out cancer!

🗣️ You can also join the Youth Conversations happening at LLI too! 🔗 to register https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

ARE YOU READY - 2️⃣ DAYS TILL YOUTH SUMMIT 2024❗

Swipe to the ➡️ for everything you need to know about this Saturday ~

Some tips from us:
✅ If you have friends who wants to join you, share the 🔗 to register https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024
✅ Have a good night's sleep the night before
✅ Pack your things to bring the next morning
✅ Be prepared to have fun and make friends

See you there! 👋🏻

Teressa Tay's cancer journey began unexpectedly on her son's fifteenth birthday. Concealing her stage 3 thyroid cancer diagnosis, she revealed the news only after her son's exams ended, a fortnight later.

Surgery left her voice diminished, her hand paralyzed, and her smile gone. Despite recovering from her first round of treatments, Teressa faced a second cancer diagnosis seven years later, compounding her trials.

Turning to SCS, Teressa found solace through counselling and art therapy. Through these sessions, Teressa navigated through her feelings of grief, depression, and self-criticism, eventually finding purpose and fulfillment despite her ordeal. 🤗

Teressa's journey stands as a testament to the transformative impact of support and community in the face of life's greatest challenges 🫶💪

Find out more about Teressa’s story at the 🔗 in our bio.

Curious about cancer faced by youth adults? Come down to our first Youth Conversations🗣️ to join the cancer conversation and come up with way to debunk misconceptions or stereotypes about cancer! The event will be happening on 13th July from 9am-530pm. Register at 🔗 in bio (https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024)

Start making a difference today.

4 DAYS TILL OUR INAUGURAL YOUTH SUMMIT 😬

We are so excited to meet all of you who have registered. It is going to be a fun and insightful Saturday 💯 Beat the FOMO and register with us by Friday!

Join the collective Fight Against Cancer today 🤝💪🏽
Be a Cancer Advocate 🤜🤛
Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

Register and Qualify for the Race to Save Lives by 29th July and stand a chance to win a juicy burger and handcrafted drink from Nothing But Cheeseburgers 🍔

Preparing for a race, raising awareness about cancer and fundraising to support cancer warriors and their loved ones is no easy feat. Have a nice meal to boost your energy by simply following 2 steps:

📲 Register for the Physical Race by 31st August, 2359hrs
🔗 https://raceagainstcancer.org.sg/register
✅ Fundraise/Donate to meet your minimum fundraising amount for your selected race category

⏰ 2 DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR YOUTH CONVERSATIONS ‼️

Be Informed. Be Empowered. Be the Change.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Singapore and ANYONE can be diagnosed with cancer regardless of age. We need YOU to join the collective fight to strike out cancer!

Use your voice at Singapore Cancer Society's first Youth Conversations 🗣️
Be an Advocate Against Cancer🤜🤛
Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

Event Details:
Date: 13th July 2024
Time: 9am-530pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601

Despite standing on the precipice of a promising career in the tech industry, Michelle found herself unceremoniously thrust into a battle with breast cancer at the age of 29.

The diagnosis forever altered her professional trajectory. Returning to work proved an insurmountable challenge as fatigue and sleeplessness became constants, eventually prompting her to resign for the sake of her health.

Enrolling in SCS's Return to Work programme was a pivotal moment for Michelle. Inspired by her own struggles with food aversions during treatment, Michelle embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between dietary support and practical sustenance for those in need.

Now, she works part-time at an F&B establishment while helping to set up CAmpung Cafe @ SCS, a social space nestled in the heart of SCS’s headquarters aimed to provide cancer patients in the building a place to rest and enjoy a conversation over a nice, warm drink.

Find out more about Michelle’s story at the 🔗 https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/profile-scs-60/1029-michelle-teo

Curious about cancer faced by youth adults? Come down to our first Youth Conversations🗣️ to join the cancer conversation and come up with way to debunk misconceptions or stereotypes about cancer! The event will be happening on 13th July from 9am-530pm. Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

See you there! 👋🏻

We want to hear from you! Join the discussion and share your health awareness insights with us by answering a few questions. Whether you're a health guru or just curious to learn more, your input matters. Click the link https://bit.ly/cancerawareness_2024 now and let's connect. Don't miss out—your knowledge could make a difference! Plus be rewarded for your efforts; we will reach out if you are the lucky ones to win (very) attractive vouchers from us. 💬

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Introducing our panelists for the upcoming Youth Conversations 🗣️ ~

Learn more about cancer and its impact from:

Speaker 1: Dr Eileen P**n
An oncologist from National Cancer Centre Singapore who will share about general cancer knowledge and her experiences on working with Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with cancer.

Speaker 2: Mr Chua Zi Yang
Zi Yang, a senior research coordinator at National Cancer Centre Singapore, who will share about hereditary cancer, cancer genetics and the implicated behaviours of youth patients with cancer or youths who encounter cancer in other ways.

Speaker 3: Mr James Rainier
Rainier, Founder and Managing Director of Cinegang SG, a testicular cancer survivor, who will share his personal experiences and challenges in dealing with cancer.

Speaker 4: Mr Vincent Soh
SCS Psychosocial Services staff, who will unpack the impact of cancer on body image and self-acceptance among young people, focusing on coping mechanisms and support resources.

Use what you have learnt and be a cancer advocate 🤜🤛
Join the collective Fight Against Cancer today 🤝💪🏽
Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

ARE YOU 13-35 YEARS OLD? 1 WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER ⌛

On 13th July, SCS will be holding our FIRST Youth Conversations 🗣️ Cancer is the leading cause of death in Singapore. Cancer does not know age and can affect anyone! As part of , join us in raising awareness about cancer in our efforts to !

Through Youth Conversations 🗣️, learn about cancer and its impact from doctors, cancer warriors, and social workers who have worked directly with cancer patients👂. SHINE Children and Youth Services will be equipping you with the skills and knowledge to become a health advocate ⚙️. The session will end with a round table discussion where you will work with your assigned team to come up with ways to debunk misconceptions about cancer 🗣️.

Stand a chance to win a pair of JBL wireless earbuds (worth S$268) 🎁 The winning strategy may be adopted by Singapore Cancer Society in our cancer awareness campaigns 📲.

Join the Fight Against Cancer today 🤝💪🏽
Be a Cancer Advocate 🤜🤛
Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

Event Details:
Date: 13th July 2024
Time: 9am-530pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601

7️⃣ DAYS LEFT TO JOIN SCS INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION⌛

Use your voice and skills to raise awareness about cancer! Be part of the by crafting a cancer awareness storyboard for an Instagram reel that’s creative AND powerful 🎥 Shortlisted participants will proceed to the finals for SCS' Interschool Competition where you will get a crash course from TheSmartLocal to learn about content creation and get advice on your ideas from the experts themselves! The winner will get an internship opportunity with TheSmartLocal and win other attractive prizes including a pair of JBL wireless earbuds (worth S$268) 🏆

Register and submit your storyboard before the deadline on 26th June, 2359hours and join the Fight Against Cancer today 🤝💪🏽
Be a Cancer Advocate 🤜🤛
Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

THE POWER OF YOUTH

You Zhen, a volunteer writer 💻for the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS), has published several pieces on the Society’s website and
digital platforms, all while managing a full-time job. His dedication to sharing the stories of the cancer community stems from a deeply personal place: his late father, who passed away from renal cancer.

By creating a platform that honors the journeys of individuals within the cancer community, You Zhen endeavors to shatter the silence surrounding cancer. It’s also how he expresses gratitude to SCS for the care and support provided to his father before he passed. 🤗

To keep the indomitable spirit, compassion, and generosity of the cancer community alive, You Zhen will continue going the extra mile to document and celebrate their journeys. 💪💜

Find out more about You Zhen’s 🪻 story at the 🔗 https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/profile-scs-60/1036-chong-you-zhen. Start making a difference today.

If you would like to use your talents to give back to the cancer community like You Zhen, and are between the ages of 15-35 years old, join SCS' inaugural Youth Summit via the Interschool Competition or Youth Conversations track and join the fight against cancer - 🔗https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

This morning, SCS Cancer Survivors, and SCS CEO Mr Albert Ching joined the launch and flag off for Cycle For Hope 2024 (CFH) at the Road Safety Community Park.

CFH 2024 was officially launched this morning, by Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng, Ministry of Sustainability and that Environment and Ministry of Transport.

Organised by Singapore Cycling Federation, in support of Singapore Cancer Society and SCF to promote and develop the sport of cycling, 70% of the funds raised will be channeled to supporting SCS in fight for a cancer free community.

Funds raised through CFH 2024 will support SCS programmes and services created to support Cancer warriors and their family members during their fight against cancer. The funds will also support Cancer research and efforts to raise awareness about cancer.

Join us in the collective fight against cancer. Find out more on how you can support 🔗 www.cycleforhope.sg

Held in conjunction with SCS’ 60th Anniversary, and as part of SCS' inaugural Youth Summit, we will be having our first ever Youth Conversations🎉! There are 3 main goals for you at the Youth Conversations 👇

1.Be Informed 🧠
From a panel discussion and true cancer stories, find out more about cancer and the impacts of cancer from subject-matter experts including doctors and cancer warriors.

2.Be Empowered 🗣️
Gain new skills to become a health advocate through a special workshop curated by SHINE Family and Youth Services

3.Be The Change 📢
Come up with strategies to deconstruct common misconceptions and social stereotypes surrounding cancer in young adult patients and survivors. Engage in a roundtable discussion and present your ideas. Special ideas may be implemented by SCS in our fight against cancer.

Join the Fight Against Cancer today 🤝💪🏽
Be a Cancer Advocate 🤜🤛
Register at 🔗https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

Karen navigated through a relentless series of storms in a short span of two years, grappling with her mother's passing, husband's stroke, father's cancer diagnosis, and her own battle with cervical cancer.

Despite the overwhelming challenges, Karen found inspiration and strength in the memories of her late friend Joyce, who bravely faced cancer. Joyce's resilience and courage served as a powerful reminder for Karen to persevere, even when things seemed impossible.

Supported by her loved ones and the community at SCS, Karen found the fortitude to overcome adversity.

Counselling sessions at SCS equipped her with
stress-management and resilience-building tools, empowering her not only to persevere but also to give back by sharing her story on Project Lionheart and undergoing training to become an SCS patient ambassador.

Karen's remarkable strength, courage, and resilience were recognized through Singhealth's Inspirational Patient Award in 2023, and her journey is a testament to the power of hope and resilience in the fight against cancer.

Find out more about Karen’s 🪻story at the 🔗 https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/profile-scs-60/1026-karen-kuang. If you are between the ages of 15-35 years old and would like to join the movement, join out Youth Summit via the Interschool Competition or Youth Conversations track and join the fight against cancer - 🔗https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

Singapore Cancer Society has many volunteering opportunities and roles for youths to take up. From hosting and helping out at events, curating initiatives and activities for cancer warriors, raising awareness about cancer and healthy living, to fundraising for Singapore Cancer Society, the power of youth has been evident in the past years. 💪🏽💜

Tang Haiyi, Director of Community Engagement for NUS Students' Business Club shared that the club chooses to support SCS because "volunteering is always a very fulfilling experience, and (is) the thing that makes life a lot more colourful". As a group, they volunteered for 3 different SCS events (Relay For Life, Help the Children and Youth Programme Awards Ceremony and Cancer Survivors' Day) all within a month 🤝

YOU can be part of the movement too! 🤗 Either

🎥 Take part in the SCS Interschool Competition by 26th June. Shortlisted participants will stand a chance to participate in a content creation workshop by TheSmartLocal and the winners will stand a chance to get an internship opportunity with TheSmartLocal.

OR

🗣️ Take part in SCS' first Youth Conversations programme where you will engage in three main segments - a panel discussion, a workshop held by SHINE Family and Youth Services and a round table discussion. Registration closes on 5th July.

What are you waiting for? Register at 🔗 https://bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

See you there!

Father's Day is coming 💜 ~~

As we celebrate and honour fathers, like Micheal and the dads in SCS Walnut Warriors Support Group, in the month of June, donate and help us continue our mission to Minimise Cancer and Maximise Lives. 💖

💜 Join SCS’s 60th Anniversary Giveaway! 💜

Celebrate six decades of cancer support with us. Six pairs of lucky winners stand to enjoy dining treats for two*! 🍽️

From now till 23 June 2024, click on the 🔗 https://bit.ly/SCS60Giveaway and answer 5 questions to join the giveaway.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with us and win!

Stay glued to our profile for our upcoming events 👀

*T&Cs apply

A free SCS FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) kit that was sent to
Prabu ended up saving his life. The FIT kit unearthed a hidden
crisis: a late-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Prabu’s only regret is delaying his colonoscopy screening to the
age of 62, rather than the medically-recommended age of 50.
However, joining the SCS SemiColons support group was a lifeline
for him, offering solace found in the connections forged with fellow
survivors.

Now, Prabu dedicates himself to supporting others by advocating
for early screening and sharing his personal battles with cancer.
His mission: to repay the unwavering strength and courage he drew
from the cancer community in his darkest moments.

Find out more about 🪻 Prabu’s story at the 🔗 https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/profile-scs-60/1003-prabu-naidu

Start making a difference today 🤗

📢CALLING ALL YOUTHS📢

Curious to find out more about Singapore's leading cause of death 🤔 Singapore Cancer Society is here with our inaugural Youth Conversations 🗣️ On 13th July, find out more about cancer, engage in discussions with fellow youths and let us hear YOUR voice and ideas for cancer awareness and healthy living!

Be a part of the fight against cancer - Join the Cancer Conversation now ~

Event Details:
🗓️ 13th July 2024
🕙 10am - 530pm
🏢 Lifelong Learning Institute - Learning Hub in Singapore (11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601)
Register at the 🔗 Bit.ly/YouthSummit2024

Did you know❓ Bell-ringing ceremonies to signal the end of cancer treatment is a practice that originated in the US more than 20 years ago. 🔔 Today, it’s not unusual to hear a bell ringing in radiotherapy or chemotherapy departments in hospitals internationally. As we mark Cancer Survivors’ Day this year, we have adopted the “Ring the Bell” to mark a milestone achieved whether it marks the conclusion of a challenging treatment or simply a day filled with strength and hope. ✨

Yesterday, our cancer warriors and guardians are invited to embrace the moment and ring the bell. Each toll signifies a narrative of victory over adversity, a declaration that “Cancer Never had Me.” Capturing the essence of these moments, participants are encouraged to mark the occasion with a photograph while using these words of encouragement, a tangible reminder of their journey and the community standing with them.

Beyond personal triumphs, this ritual serves as a beacon of encouragement for those still battling, reminding them of the resilience within. Together we celebrate resilience, courage, and the unwavering spirit that propels us forward!💪🏻

Today, over 400 of our survivors and their loved ones gathered, not merely to reflect on past struggles, but to honour the resilience that led to triumph during our Cancer Suvivors’ Day Celebrations. It was a day characterised by profound connections, uplifting narratives, and the steadfast support of our community. Amongst them stood Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam (.sg), President of the Republic of Singapore and Patron of the Singapore Cancer Society and his wife, Ms Jane Ittogi.

President Tharman’s presence carried more than symbolic weight; it resonated with a personal commitment to our cause. His genuine warmth permeated every interaction, from sharing smiles with survivors to inaugurating the NCCS-SCS Rehabilitation Centre. The NCCS-SCS Rehabilitation Centre is the first tertiary rehabilitation facility in Singapore dedicated to providing multi-disciplinary rehab care to newly diagnosed cancer patients who are preparing to start treatment, patients who are in the midst of treatment, and those who have just completed cancer treatment.

The day commenced with vigour, as survivors showcased their spirit through a captivating flash mob performance. 🎉 It served as a poignant reminder that amidst adversity, joy and fortitude can thrive. We also unveiled our Legacy of Light installation, where each glimmer represented the resilience and optimism that define our survivors. Apart from the celebrations and fringe activities, we officially opened the CAmpung Café, a haven where warriors found solace in shared experiences over coffee. It transcended its role as a café, becoming a nexus of understanding and empowerment.

Engaging with cancer warriors, their families, SCS beneficiaries, participants, and the wider community present at Cancer Survivors’Day, President Tharman exemplified unwavering support in our battle against cancer and showcased that this journey is a collective endeavour, where support, inspiration, and celebration punctuate every step forward. 💜

A heartfelt thank you to President Tharman for standing with us in this fight! 🤗

Cheers to 2024! 🎉 As we enter the new year, SCS is proud to mark 60 years in our fight
against cancer! 👏🏻 Here's to more victories, breakthroughs, and moments of strength in the future to come.

#2024