NKF Connect
10 . 2024

Giving Life. Touching Lives

Creating ripples of impact through community unity

Creating ripples of impact through community unity

NKF’s Donor Appreciation event, held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove on 29 June 2024 in commemoration of our 55th anniversary, demonstrated the enduring spirit of generosity and compassion within our community. The special occasion united over 100 donors, guests, and supporters to celebrate their collective impact in empowering kidney failure patients with renewed vigour and purpose, and advocating kidney health in the community. We were privileged to recognise outstanding organisations and individuals, expressing our deep gratitude for their unwavering and longstanding support.

This warm gathering ignited a flame of hope for the future, serving as a beacon amidst the challenges and opportunities ahead. As we reflect on our journey, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to every donor for their contributions, together creating ripples of impact that save and transform lives, and enriching lives through better kidney health.

“I teach them (my children) to be frugal and the importance of helping others.”

Cheah Bee Chew, founder of Bee Choo Origin (right), who provides free haircuts to dialysis patients, and together with her daughter, Lim Xue Ting, make regular donations and organised a fundraising campaign

“For the past 24 years, SUTL has been supporting the good work done by NKF. I’m honoured to be NKF’s Charity Ambassador and continue my father’s legacy of charitable efforts.”

Arthur Tay, Chairman of SUTL (second from left), whose late father, a kidney failure patient himself, donated $5 million to establish the Tay Choon Hye-NKF Dialysis Centre at NKF’s HQ

“Seeing the impact that we create for our patients and their caregivers. That’s what matters... Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your longstanding support.”

Arthur Lang, Chairman of NKF (extreme left), appreciating our valued donors, sponsors, and supporters for embarking on Future Forward 2030 and continuing this journey with us to save lives

“It heartens me to see how the community has come together to collectively support our patients. I hope that you will continue to lend your support to NKF’s mission of Giving Life and Hope through your contributions, and lend the treasure of your networks to spread the word. I encourage everyone to not just take care of our personal health, but to also join hands in addressing the nation’s kidney health crisis, together.”

Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Social and Family Development (centre), and guest of honour at our Donor Appreciation event