On2April 2016, CCFheld itsBack-to-SchoolAwardsCeremony
at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auditorium. The
Back-to-School (BTS) bursary and scholarship awards
scheme was first established in 2010 to offer assistance and
encouragement to childrenwho had completed treatment and
returned tomainstream school within the first five years. Last
year, a new scheme, BTS Special Award, was introduced
to recognise the achievements of beneficiaries during the
national examinations.
A total of 28 BTS Scholarships, 26 Bursaries, two Good
Progress Awards and 30 Special Awards were presented by
CCF Chairperson, Ho Cheng Huat, to 86 beneficiaries at the
event. In his opening address, Mr Ho took the opportunity to
highlight someprogrammesatCCF, suchasPlace forAcademic
Learning and Support (PALS) and BTS Service, which had
helped children and youth transiting back to school to better
cope academically after their prolonged period of absence.
Theday’sprogrammealso includedan informative talkby Jason
Ng, from Touch Community Services on motivating children to
learn, and a sharing by Special Award recipient, Sheryl Tay.
Sheryl received the award for her outstanding GCE ‘O’ level
examinations last year. Currently a student at Temasek Junior
College, Sheryl shared about her back-to-school journey and
challenges. She concluded her speech by encouraging fellow
award recipients to never let their illness limit their true abilities
and to always strive for their passions and dreams.
CCF would like to congratulate all award recipients and hope
that theywould continue to do their best in their studies!
Endof Treatment Party
On themorning of 30April 2016, 11CCF beneficiaries
and their families were greeted warmly by CCF
survivors, Stephanie and Ariffin, who volunteered to
be the emcees for the End of Treatment Party held on
that day! The day’s activities were planned around the
popular quote –
“Life is not only about waiting for
the storm to pass, it is about weathering through
the storm anddancing in the rain”!
After a roundof icebreakers, each familywas tasked to
paint their very own umbrella! It sounded like an easy
task at first but the families were thrown a curveball
when they were told to incorporate the strengths of
every family member into the umbrella design. The
activity gave the families the opportunity to reflect
on each other’s strengths. It was touching to see
family members exchange knowing looks and being
appreciative of each other.
Next was the highly anticipated traditional trophy
presentation ceremony! The trophies were presented
to the young beneficiaries by their caregivers to
celebrate the end of treatment milestone. There were
many heartwarming moments as caregivers took the
opportunity to commend their child for their bravery
and perseverance. Words of encouragement were
alsoexchangedbetween families. Needless to say, the
trophy recipients were the happiest participants that
day as everyone felt like awinner!
The party ended with a buffet lunch for all. CCF
would like to thank the beneficiaries, caregivers and
volunteers for making this End of Treatment Party an
enjoyable and successful one!
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