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NCC Foundation
SALUBRIS
October / November 2008
NCC Foundation:
Why We Do What We Do
A leader once asked a
group of executives during
a corporate retreat: How do
you make this organisation an
interesting place?
This is an established company
in the service sector striving to
renew itself. Someone replied:
To be interesting, you have to
be interested.
In present terms, the primary functions of the NCC Foundation are to raise and manage
funds for the NCC Research Fund (NCCRF), the Centre’s registered charity and its
flagship fundraising and grant-making channel. NCCRF provides seeding and bridging
funds for strategic research needs at the institution. Fundraising and grant making are
thus the operative functions of the Foundation. Yet it is not just about money.
The NCC Foundation will be
celebrating its first birthday soon.
You may have seen our posters
around – in the lifts, beside the business
office, by the clinics; you may have
heard of or even participated in our
fundraising and outreach events –
‘Circle of Life’, ‘Light of Life’, ‘Muffins
Monday’ and our national event, the
‘Run For Hope’ in October. You sensed
our interest, but how does one define
this Foundation?
It is really about the idea of giving. Essentially, the Foundation hopes to facilitate giving
as part of National Cancer Centre Singapore’s (NCCS) cultural fabric. Giving can come
in various forms – of treasures, talents and time. There are grateful patients who donate
regularly, and there are others who leave significant bequeathment; there is a painter who
shares her talent in support of our cause; there is a warmhearted baker who donates fresh
pastries regularly; and there are staff who volunteer their time and efforts in our events.
These are all actual examples of giving which took place, and the Foundation hopes to
provide a holistically meaningful platform for all such practical and symbolic gifts.
Moving ahead, the Foundation will consolidate its bedrock and put in place programme
structures where different forms of giving can benefit the myriad areas of research, education
and patient welfare. Naturally, we work alongside the crucial support of various departments.
At this juncture, as the Foundation’s first birthday meets the 10th year anniversary of NCCS,
we would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to one and all who have guided us in our modest
beginning. We look forward to your continuous goodwill in our journey ahead.
By Eugene Sng
Programme Director, NCC Foundation
Editorial Advisors
Dr Kon Oi Lian
Prof Soo Khee Chee
Executive Editors
Ms Carol Ang
Ms Adeline Teo
Mr Sunny Wee
Contributing Editors
Dr Lim Soon Thye
Dr Wong Nan Soon
Members, Editorial Board
Ms Audrey-Anne Oei
Ms Sharon Leow
Ms Flora Yong
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