By Alvin Low & Elaine Tan When Mdm Regine Lo’s wish was shared with us on Tuesday, our team quickly came together to make it a reality by the weekend. Despite being in SGH, Mdm Regine’s spirits were high, and her wish was simple yet profound: she wanted a birthday
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From Speed to Serenity
by Wong Sher Maine In his youth Roy savoured life in the fast lane – he liked to race cars on tracks in Johor and Kuala Lumpur. But when it came to his last wish, all Roy wanted was to spend it quietly with his best friend and a small
From Land to Sea
As the sun set on another Wednesday night, the team from the ambulance wish service gathered outside Assisi Hospice, preparing to meet Mr. Choy Kem Wah and his family. We were warmly welcomed by the Choy family and sat around the common area in Assisi, intently listening to his backstory
The Last Encore: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Soul and an Unbreakable Family’s Bond
Mdm Haslinda, a vibrant 50-year-old with an unbreakable spirit, recently gathered her family for a deeply cherished day as she faced the final stages of her battle with cancer. When we met her at Alexandra Hospital, her prognosis was fewer than three months. Yet, she continued to embrace life with
Love’s most beautiful moments are found in the quiet of togetherness
By Heng Teng Teng On 6 Nov, we had the honour of witnessing a beautiful moment as we fulfilled a simple, yet touching wish. Our nonagenarian guest, Mr Woon full of wisdom and stories gathered over the years, had just one wish: to share a quiet meal with the love
A Heartwarming Celebration: Mr Cheng’s 81st Birthday
By Jo-Ann As a volunteer with Ambulance Wish Singapore, I’ve been part of many special moments, but Mr Cheng’s 81st birthday wish was one I’ll always hold close to my heart. It was more than just a staycation at Marina Bay Sands—it was a day filled with love, joy, and
Charity supporting terminally ill grants wish of man in 70s to wed girlfriend of 40 years, holds ceremony at lift lobby
Channelnewsasia Link: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/man-70s-girlfriend-40-years-lift-lobby-wedding-ambulance-wish-singapore-324041 The intimate but precious moment was made possible by charitable organisation Ambulance Wish Singapore, which puts together positive end-of-life experiences for terminally ill people. Aman in his seventies known only as Mr Goh got his wish to wed his longtime partner of 40 years in a small
A brain condition made her lose hope. She regained confidence by helping the dying
Straitstimes Link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/ambulance-wish-singapore-charity-volunteer-terminally-ill-patients-3252066 She could die if her aneurysms rupture, but Laura Teng does not see them as a ‘time bomb’. Neither does she want sympathy. Instead, she has found a way to ‘live to the fullest’ by helping to fulfil others’ wishes. SINGAPORE: She was battling colon cancer and
Charity that fulfils last wishes of terminally ill patients marks anniversary with fund-raising drive
Straitstimes Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/charity-that-fulfils-last-wishes-of-terminally-ill-patients-marks-anniversary-with-fundraising-drive SINGAPORE – As the soft light danced on his hands, Mr Peter Ho reached out towards the aquarium. In the water, shimmering fish followed the movement of his fingers as he looked on. This was a moment Mr Ho had long hoped for. From before the Covid-19
Meet the givers – and recipients – of last wishes in S’pore
Straitstimes Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2022/10/ambulance-wish-singapore/index.html Ambulance Wish Singapore (AWS) is a charity that supports terminally ill patients by helping them fulfil their final wishes. The Straits Times follows AWS volunteers who are on a mission to help three beneficiaries. BY CHONG JUN LIANG The appetising aroma of sukiyaki broth and wafts from
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