“To Mdm Kamala: Your remarkable strength continues to inspire us, and your warmth brings light to everyone around you. We are truly grateful to walk alongside you on this journey.” – Hannah, Lakshmi, Mano, Eugene (AWS Volunteers) On her special Wish Day, Ambulance Wish Singapore (AWS) had the privilege
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A Journey Home: Mdm Roslina’s Wish
What matters most at life’s threshold is not wealth or achievement, but the profound need to be surrounded by love and familiarity. This was beautifully embodied in the wish of Mdm Roslina, who at 48-years-old, lives with Alexander Disease, a rare condition that has limited her mobility but never dimmed
The Gift of Chosen Family: A Hari Raya Gathering for Mr Mahlan
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a time for joy, forgiveness, and family. For 78-year-old Mr Mahlan, the festival carried a poignant weight. Estranged from his children, his wish was not for grand gestures, but for the simple, familiar warmth of a shared meal and the sound of companionship. This heartfelt desire
Undiminished Love: Mr Chan’s Heart-Warming Reunion at Singapore Bird Paradise
Beneath the golden glow of the morning sun, amidst lush greenery and the cheerful calls of tropical birds, an unforgettable reunion unfolded at Singapore Bird Paradise for Mr Chan and his family. At 86-years-old, Mr Chan faced a grim prognosis. Since his hospitalisation, he had not returned home and deeply
An Unbreakable Bond: Mr Cheng’s Photoshoot and Reunion with Bruno
The everlasting love and bond between Mr Cheng and his beloved dog, Bruno, is a profound testament to the power of companionship.Facing a difficult prognosis and a deteriorating condition, Mr Cheng had to make the heart-breaking decision to find Bruno a new home.
Uncle Sam’s Family Wish at Universal Studios Singapore
Mr Tan Soon Cheng, affectionately known as Uncle Sam, held a simple wish – to spend quality time with his wife and two children. After being diagnosed with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma, he reflected on how work had often kept him from the moments that mattered most. His desire was
A Father’s Unbreakable Vow: The Beloved Tea Ceremony in Ward 14G
Mr Toh Lye Chye has three sweethearts: his wife and his two daughters. When illness caused him to miss both his girls’ weddings in January and February 2025, his heart’s desire was to recreate the cherished wedding tea ceremony. This profound expression of paternal love is the very essence of
Home and Heart: Granting a Lunar New Year Wish for Mother and Daughter
The familiar apartment that Ms Kwan Yu Ling shared with her 75-year-old mother blossomed into a vibrant celebration space, thanks to Ambulance Wish Singapore (AWS) volunteers. Her heartfelt wish for the Lunar New Year was simple yet profound: to return home and share a meaningful celebration with her mother. This
A Lesson of Joy, Wonder, and Acceptance
– Specially written by AWS volunteer, Chan Kong Hoe Mr Aziz was my 22nd wish assignment and the first beneficiary I encountered who was deeply misunderstood by many. Born in 1961 with learning challenges and a history of epileptic seizures, Mr Aziz never had the opportunity to attend school
A Wish for Togetherness: Bringing Lunar New Year to Mdm Tan
On 19 January 2025, Ambulance Wish Singapore was honoured to fulfil a deeply personal wish for 74-year-old Mdm Tan Bak Eem. With time precious, her desire was simple yet profound: to feel refreshed and beautiful for a final family portrait, capturing the love that defined her life. This story is