Through this fundraising campaign, we aim to raise $250,000 to support the families in their numerous healthcare needs, and are glad to share that Tote Board will be matching every dollar donated. This means that the impact of your donation will be doubled!

“Dare to Dream” aims to empower persons with intellectual disabilities (PWID) and their families by providing essential healthcare services for them and their caregivers. We currently support over 200 families and 400 caregivers, offering holistic health and psychosocial resources to improve their well-being. With the immense needs on the ground and the increasing population of ageing caregivers and ageing PWIDs, this number will only grow.

Our unwavering commitment to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families is to serve as their healthcare provider, ensuring their well-being even when their dedicated caregivers face challenges or are no longer around. We journey alongside individuals promoting their autonomy, and upholding caregivers’ hopes and dreams for their loved ones. The funds raised will enable us to continue serving this vulnerable group in the community, offering comprehensive healthcare support throughout their lives.

Over the next 3 months, we have planned a series of engaging activities to raise funds and awareness:

It starts with our health fair on 19 August, where we bring together our volunteers and partners, to promote health and well-being among the PWID community.

From 1 to 30 September 2023 , we will be inviting everyone to participate in our virtual race, ‘’Journey with IDHealth’’, which will offer glimpses into the lives of 4 families, as ageing parents continue to provide lovingly for their adult children with intellectual disabilities, despite their personal struggles and challenges.

Finally, we will be bringing our patients, caregivers, volunteers and supporters together for a physical walk to wrap up the virtual race, fostering unity and camaraderie. Sign up at this https://web.42race.com/race-bundle/happeehearts2023 (or use the QR code below) and join us as we walk in solidarity with the families we serve!

Please support us as we strive for a world where people with intellectual disability and their families can live with dignity and hope, daring to dream.

About Happee Hearts Movement

Happee Hearts Movement was founded by Dr Chen Shiling to advocate for the healthcare needs of a very invisible and forgotten group of people amongst us – People with intellectual disability. It is the first and only non profit organisation in Singapore that focuses on addressing the complex health needs of this vulnerable population and their ageing caregivers. People with intellectual disability have poorer health and lower access to healthcare services compared to the general population. This is made even more challenging as they and their caregivers age. Our goal is to reduce the barriers to positive health and well-being for this population by providing a health service that is accessible and appropriate for people with intellectual disability.

Our Vision:

A world where people with intellectual disability and their families can live with dignity.

Our Mission:

To provide healthcare with HEART for adults with intellectual disability – Holistic, Empowering, Accessible, Respectful and Timely.

To find out more, visit our website at www.happeehearts.com

About Ray of Hope

100% of your donations to Ray of Hope go to people in need. We do not take a cut from the funds. We even cover 3rd party credit card charges that other crowdfunding platforms deduct from your donation for campaigns.

100% of all campaigns are also fully verified, so you know your funds goes to real people with real needs.

We take donor accountability very seriously – with yearly audited accounts and strong governance in place to ensure that your donations is properly channeled to the beneficiaries.

Ray of Hope is a registered charity and a member of the National Council of Social Services.