Posted on 23 Oct 2009
Proud moment for Good Deeds Award winners as they meet the President at Istana
These three heroes had the most unforgettable night of their lives yesterday (Oct 22), as they received the Good Deeds Award from President Nathan.
The top three winners of the Good Deeds Award By President's Challenge 2009 were at the Istana last evening to receive their awards.
The Good Deeds Award was a competition organised by the President's Challenge and hosted by STOMP to recognise the selfless contributions of ordinary Singaporeans in helping the needy.
These people may have cared for and counselled troubled youths, organised charity events or visit old folks' homes regularly.
STOMP received a total of 16 nominations, and three came out tops -- UthayakumarAnandamohan came in first, Hoon Thye Hong came in second while the third prize winner went to Roselyn Ho Lay Kheng.
Uthayakumar, a volunteer librarian and actor, has taken part in many social activities to help troubled teens deal with issues like drugs and HIV Aids.
The 18-year-old said:
"It was a proud moment for me to receive the award at the Istana and to meet President Nathan himself, with my parents beside me.
"It feels wonderful when you're able to bring a little happiness to someone, with just one little act of kindness."
82-year-old Hoon Thye Hong, the second prize winner, is a regular volunteer at Ang Mo Kio's Thye Hua Kwan Hospital for the past six years.
He goes there every Monday to sell biscuits, cakes and light snacks to patients and families for the Patient Welfare Fund.
"I've been volunteering for 25 years. I believe in volunteering and doing something to help others, rather than just give donations, like some people do," he said.
To keep fit, Mr Hoon says he goes to the gym regularly.
Our third prize winner has never let her disability hold her back from showing kindness to others.
Roselyn Ho, 62, who has been suffering from polio on her right leg since she was just one year old, has been a regular volunteer at charity organisations like Food From The Heart, for the past six years.
Come rain or shine, she distributes breads and goodies to the poor and the elderly at Kings George Senior Activity Centre and Kelantan Court RC Centre.
The single parent of two sons said:
"Now that my sons are grown up, I want to spend my time helping others who are less fortunate, rather than just stay at home watching TV.
"As long as I can walk, even with my polio, I will always help others. So there is no excuse for the able-bodied people."
Click here to read their touching stories, and other Good Deeds Award entries.
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Keywords: good deeds award
Proud moment for Good Deeds Award winners as they meet the President at Istana
These three heroes had the most unforgettable night of their lives yesterday (Oct 22), as they received the Good Deeds Award from President Nathan.
The top three winners of the Good Deeds Award By President's Challenge 2009 were at the Istana last evening to receive their awards.
The Good Deeds Award was a competition organised by the President's Challenge and hosted by STOMP to recognise the selfless contributions of ordinary Singaporeans in helping the needy.
These people may have cared for and counselled troubled youths, organised charity events or visit old folks' homes regularly.
STOMP received a total of 16 nominations, and three came out tops -- UthayakumarAnandamohan came in first, Hoon Thye Hong came in second while the third prize winner went to Roselyn Ho Lay Kheng.
Uthayakumar, a volunteer librarian and actor, has taken part in many social activities to help troubled teens deal with issues like drugs and HIV Aids.
The 18-year-old said:
"It was a proud moment for me to receive the award at the Istana and to meet President Nathan himself, with my parents beside me.
"It feels wonderful when you're able to bring a little happiness to someone, with just one little act of kindness."
82-year-old Hoon Thye Hong, the second prize winner, is a regular volunteer at Ang Mo Kio's Thye Hua Kwan Hospital for the past six years.
He goes there every Monday to sell biscuits, cakes and light snacks to patients and families for the Patient Welfare Fund.
"I've been volunteering for 25 years. I believe in volunteering and doing something to help others, rather than just give donations, like some people do," he said.
To keep fit, Mr Hoon says he goes to the gym regularly.
Our third prize winner has never let her disability hold her back from showing kindness to others.
Roselyn Ho, 62, who has been suffering from polio on her right leg since she was just one year old, has been a regular volunteer at charity organisations like Food From The Heart, for the past six years.
Come rain or shine, she distributes breads and goodies to the poor and the elderly at Kings George Senior Activity Centre and Kelantan Court RC Centre.
The single parent of two sons said:
"Now that my sons are grown up, I want to spend my time helping others who are less fortunate, rather than just stay at home watching TV.
"As long as I can walk, even with my polio, I will always help others. So there is no excuse for the able-bodied people."
Click here to read their touching stories, and other Good Deeds Award entries.
Click on thumbnails for larger image
Keywords: good deeds award
