July 2019

Music to the ears as the community rallies behind a worthy cause

The RICE Company Limited (TRCL), which manages The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF), and local disability charity SPD, are joining hands to hold a fundraising gala, titled The [...]

Bee Lian going outdoors on her motorised scooter

SPD Ability Walk & Run: Helping More to Become Self-Reliant and Independent

With her new scooter, Sheltered Workshop trainee Tan Bee Lian, has been out more often and will be going for her first SPD Ability Walk & Run. Read more here.

SPD Left Hand Challenge Takes You Out of Your Comfort Zone

Take a look at what others have done for the SPD Left Hand Challenge. Tackle the challenge today!

Are you Susceptible to Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow?

In this issue on sports injuries, physiotherapist Gerda de Jong shares more on the prevention and treatment of golfer's elbow and tennis elbow.

Giving Without Expecting Returns

Despite not being related, Mdm Foo Han Lee, 72, has been the sole caregiver to Mdm Wong Yoke Liong, 93, for many years. Read their story here.

Children from EIPIC went on a Toy Story Adventure

Children from SPD’s Building Bridges EIPIC centres were greeted by Toy Story characters at the Children’s Festival at Gardens by the Bay this June. Read more here.

In Conversation with Youth Social Worker – Kanitha Jagatheson

In celebration of Youth Day on 7 July, Kanitha Jagatheson shares her joy of working with young people as a social worker, as well as her challenges and takeaways.