At 77, Mdm Woo greets each day with quiet strength, sharing kindness and joy with those around her. In her younger days, she was a familiar face at a secondary school canteen. Known for her warm smile and her signature Lor Mee, her stall often drew long queues. Despite the demanding nature of being a food vendor, she worked tirelessly to provide a better life and education for her young family.
However, at the tender age of 41, her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with kidney failure. In the blink of an eye, she had to give up her beloved food stall to focus on dialysis and rehabilitation – a life-altering journey that requires strength, resilience, and support.
Today, Mdm Woo manages her own treatments while also being the primary caregiver of her frail, elderly husband who can no longer accompany her to dialysis treatments. He too faces multiple health challenges.
Despite these hardships, Mdm Woo has found friendship, comfort, and encouragement through NKF’s patient support group. From outings to simple makan gatherings, these treasured moments bring her immense joy. “I’ve made many friends who share this journey, and the staff are always there to help. We look out for each other. That assistance means everything.”
She finds joy in sewing and handicrafts, which help her pass the time meaningfully, and earn some pocket money. She even gives back by teaching fellow patients to bead necklaces. “I live each day to the fullest,” she says with a smile.
With support from our giving donors, NKF can continue to Give Life & Hope to patients like Mdm Woo. Your donations will go a long way in providing subsidised dialysis treatment and holistic care for kidney failure patients – bringing hope and a better quality of life to those in need.
Your support makes a difference. Make a contribution today.
| $60 | Provides 100 patients with a pair of needles essential for 1 dialysis session |
| $100 | Provides a patient with 1 month’s supply of Artificial Kidneys (dialysers) to filter waste products and excess water during dialysis |
| $2,500 | Provides a patient with dialysis treatment and holistic care for 1 month |
| $20,000 | Provides 1 haemodialysis machine to benefit 6 patients for about 8 years |
| $30,000 | Provides 1 haemofiltration machine to benefit 6 patients for about 8 years |
Should you prefer to make an offline donation, kindly make your cheque payable to NKF. On the back of the cheque, please write your full name and NRIC/FIN or organisation’s name and UEN, as well as TJOG and mail it to:
Donor Relations – TJOG
The National Kidney Foundation
81 Kim Keat Road
Singapore 328836
Your generous donation will be entitled to a tax-deduction of 2.5 times of your donation amount and will be automatically included in your tax assessment.
All the funds raised will go towards providing subsidised dialysis treatment and holistic care for our patients, including the provision of medical equipment and instruments.
